Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime via More Than Headlines. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained.
Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime.
The Big 5-0: Like a Filler Episode, But Way More Fun
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith celebrate the 50th episode of their anime podcast by answering over 30 listener-submitted questions, covering guilty pleasures, favorite tropes, and anime that need remakes.
25 May 2025
Dandadan: Evil Eye is Gonna Be Massive! + To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, My Hero Academia Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith explore anime trailers, awards, and sleeper hits, while also sharing impressions of series like *To Be Hero X* and *WIND BREAKER* in this episode.
10 May 2025
MyAnimeList Has Been Acquired! + In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, Trump's Tariffs, Black Butler, Fire Force, Rock is a Lady's Modesty
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss MyAnimeList's acquisition, Trump's tariffs on media, and anime adaptations like In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, offering insights into current anime news.
3 May 2025
You So Uglymug! + ANI-MAY, Colorful Stage, Aoashi, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss ANI-MAY deals, Aoashi's second season, Uglymug adaptation, Colorful Stage, and impressions of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, offering anime news and insights.
26 Apr 2025
Bet is NOT Kakegurui + Webtoon & PlayStation, Hyakuemo, Food for the Soul & How I Met My Soulmate
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss the Kakegurui remake, Webtoon's PlayStation partnership, and new anime releases, offering insights into the latest anime news and trends.
19 Apr 2025
Moonrise is Better than Lazarus + Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Ghost in the Shell, To Be Hero X
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss anime adaptations of *Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run* and *Ghost in the Shell*, along with reviews of *Moonrise*, *Lazarus*, and *To Be Hero X* in this anime podcast episode.
12 Apr 2025
To Be Hero X is 10/10 + Fantasy High, Kodansha Manga Awards, Devil May Cry & Kowloon Generic Romance
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss the latest anime news, including Devil May Cry's second season, the Kodansha Manga Awards, and new seasons of popular anime, offering insights into the current anime landscape.
5 Apr 2025
Reviewing the 2025 Winter Anime Season
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith review over 30 anime from the Winter season, ranking them and handing out awards for various categories in this episode.
29 Mar 2025
Previewing the 2025 Spring Anime Season
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith preview the upcoming 2025 Spring anime season, highlighting 24 anime series, including new seasons of Blue Box and Medalist, and the Chainsaw Man movie.
23 Mar 2025
Spy x Family Set to Return in 2025 + SK8 the Infinity, Solo Leveling & Who Made Me a Princess?
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss the upcoming 2025 Game Expo, Spy x Family season 3, and provide ongoing impressions on various anime series, offering listeners the latest news and updates from the anime world.
15 Mar 2025
Devil May Cry is Bringing the HYPE! + One Piece, Black Torch, DanMachi & Dr. Stone
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith explore the return of One Piece, the Devil May Cry trailer, and anime adaptations like Black Torch, offering anime enthusiasts insights into current trends.
8 Mar 2025
Frieren is Getting a Second Season + Demon Slayer x MLB, Can You Keep a Secret & Flower & Asura
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith, along with guest Tamagotshe, explore anime news, including the second season of Frieren, Demon Slayer's collaboration with MLB, and reviews of Sakamoto Days, offering insights into current anime trends in this interview episode.
1 Mar 2025
LISA from Blackpink is Releasing Her Own Manga + Lazarus, Rock is a Lady's Modesty & Destroy All Humans
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith explore anime news, including LISA from Blackpink's manga, Shinichiro Watanabe's Lazarus, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, and Destroy All Humans, offering anime insights.
22 Feb 2025
My Dress-Up Darling is Coming to an End + Omniscient Readers Viewpoint & The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss the anime adaptation of *The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All*, the ending of the *My Dress-Up Darling* manga, and the *Omniscient Readers Viewpoint* live-action movie.
15 Feb 2025
Best Romance Anime + Cocoon, Embers, Sakamoto Days & Zenshu
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith explore top romance anime, review *Sakamoto Days* episode six, and share ongoing impressions on various anime series, offering insights for anime enthusiasts.
8 Feb 2025
Oshi no Ko Getting a Third Season + Solo Leveling, Embers & DanMachi
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith discuss the confirmation of Oshi no Ko's third season, new manga debuts, and ongoing impressions of various anime series in this episode.
1 Feb 2025
The 2024 Hennie Awards
Hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith present the winners of the 2024 Hennie Awards, the Southern Hemisphere's largest anime awards, and share impressions on various anime series in this interview episode.
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