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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Still thinking about the Doom: The Dark Ages event. The vibes were immaculate @bethesda.net 😩 #doom #DOOMTheDarkAges #gifted

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Pario Magazine @pariomagazine.com.au · 16/05/2025

@thesakurasoc.bsky.social @kotoni-san.bsky.social explains why anime is such a unique & special artform.

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Pario Magazine @pariomagazine.com.au · 07/05/2025

Little did @kotoni-san.bsky.social know that her @thesakurasoc.bsky.social partner, @morethansenpai.bsky.social, was living a secret life involving her husband!

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I started playing MTG back in 2013, and I love that there's finally a manga about it! Thank you to @magic.wizards.com and @viz.com for sending me the newest volume of Destroy All Humans. They Can't be Regenerated.

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We've been loving volume 3 of Destroy All Humans: They Can't be Regenerated. 90s vibes, MTG gameplay, and a budding romance, this manga is perfect for Magic: The Gathering fans A big thank you to @magic.wizards.com and @viz.com for sending us a copy Volumes 1-3 available on Amazon

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Episode 43 of More Than Headlines is LIVE❄️ This episode: - Our winter 2025 anime season reviews! What we loved, hated and everything in between! - Seasonal awards! Best OP, ED, character and more! You can listen to the episode here: 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Isaiah D. Colbert @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I interviewed Studio Ghibli VP Atsushi Okui ahead of Princess Mononoke's 4K IMAX theatrical release. Got to pick his brain about Ghibli's approach to filmmaking, gender representation, and about that time they sent Miramax a katana with "no cuts" etched on it. gizmodo.com/princess-mon...

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Studio Ghibli's Atsushi Okui on Princess Mononoke's Enduring Environmental Message

Ghibli's vice president looks back on the legacy of Princess Mononoke, as it returns to theaters for the first time in IMAX with a 4K restoration March 26.

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Episode 41 of More Than Headlines is LIVE (from Fortress Melbourne!) This episode, @kotoni-san.bsky.social & @morethansenpai.bsky.social discuss: - We go to The Game Expo 2025 in Melbourne - Sk8 The Infinity OVa - Sakamoto Days finale recap and reactions - and MORE 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Tao Saotome - Gokurakugai My cosplay for day 2 of The Game Expo!

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Episode 40 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🏹 This episode: - One Piece Egg Head Arc returns to @crunchyroll - Black Torch is getting an anime adaptation - The Devil May Cry anime trailer is straight FIRE - and MORE 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Still haven't seen the DMC anime trailer yet? Watch it with @morethansenpai.bsky.social & @kotoni-san.bsky.social here --> youtu.be/NewfyNDiyto?...

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Devil May Cry Trailer Reaction

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Chloe Appleby @chloeappleby.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This is what I have been working on for the past decade 💅 ALT: GAMES is a new festival that brings together the Australian games community and industry. Featuring @dmullinsgames.bsky.social Richard Garfield @allyhennessy.bsky.social Playfool and atomo Kihara

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Another week, another round of glorious anime news. We're so close to the end of this season I can TASTE it 👅

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Episode 38 of More Than Headlines is here 🖤🩷 This week: - LISA from Blackpink launches her own manga - New trailer for Rock is a Lady's Modesty - Sakamoto Days episode 8 recap and reactions - and loads more 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

If you know anyone that might be interested in joining, tag them/reach out to me and I can send an invite your way!

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I've started a new community Discord server for women and non-binary folks in OCE to come and play League of Legends together. Whether you're super familiar with the game or are wanting to learn in a safe space, let me know and I'll sling you the invite!

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

New podcast ep is live - get your fix of the latest anime news right here!

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Episode 37 of More Than Headlines is here 🩷 This week: - The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All gets an anime adaptation - The My Dress Up Darling Manga Ends - Sakamoto Days episode 7 recap and reactions - and loads more 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Who else is coming to this? 👀

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anzcreators.bsky.social @anzcreators.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

🦘SYDNEY GAMING CONTENT CREATORS - We're holding a networking event at Fortress Sydney on Saturday from 6pm. Creators (18+) of all sizes and platforms are welcome to attend. 👀Who's coming? Share with a creator you'd love to see there!! Rego link: events.humanitix.com/anz-creators... #ANZCreators

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CAT🦈✨ @juiceboxcat.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Cannot wait to get out the to The Sims 25th Birthday Celebration tomorrow night at ACMI Swinburne Centre! Hoping to see some of you there 💚 @simsanz.bsky.social

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CAT🦈✨ @juiceboxcat.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

cat 2 journalism 0 cos i’m gonna kill journalism

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Episode 36 of More Than Headlines is here 🤖 This week: - Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in cinemas thanks to @sugoicoau.bsky.social - A list of our favourite romance anime for Valentine's Day - Sakamoto Days episode 6 recap and review - and loads more 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Show me 4 pictures in your phone that have your energy but aren't selfies

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

We've finally launched our Patreon! We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording. You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Episode 35 of More Than Headlines is here 📚 This week: - Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement - New manga releases - Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review - and loads more 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I've been super focused on Insta lately, but I wanted to share some pics from my Momo cosplay shoot last month!

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Episode 34 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🫦 This week: Everyone's favorite rivals come together as they reveal and discuss the winners of the 2024 Hennies Anime Awards - all voted on by our listeners and viewers 🏆 PLUS: - Oshi no Ko: The Final Act review - and MORE 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Jayden Perry @jaydenperry.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

ANZ creators, 2025 is going to be an exciting year! If you're a content creator of any size who covers gaming, TCG, or tech that wants to work POWER UP PR and our clients we'd love to hear from you ✨ Please fill in this form so we can say hi👋⤵️ forms.gle/PveNLjGwKjAy...

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POWER UP PR Content Creator Form

Hello from the team at POWER UP PR, an ANZ PR Agency specialising in gaming & tech! It's a new year filled with exciting titles and products from our clients Bethesda ANZ, Devolver Digital, SteelSerie...

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Episode 32 of More Than Headlines is very 📽️ cinematic 📽️ This week: - Early ranks of the 2025 winter anime season - Attack on Titan is coming to Aussie cinemas - Alice in Wonderland is getting an anime film adaptation - and loads more 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived! This time, @morethansenpai.bsky.social is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Parker, one of the legends behind The @animefreshmen.bsky.social, to deep dive on Sakamoto Days, one of 2025’s most anticipated anime 🍜🥢🔫 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen #anime 🌸

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Get amongst it! @morethansenpai.bsky.social and I are back from our break and Sakura Society is bigger and better 🌸

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

New year, new anime 😍 episode 31 of More Than Headlines is live now! This week: - Episode 1 impressions of the winter 2025 season - Crunchyroll is launching a new manga app - Makoto Shinkai is about to announce a new movie - and more! 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen (or wherever you get your podcasts)

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

We're so back (via The Apothecary Diaries)

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Arcane fans should watch the League of Legends 2025 season cinematic. Even if you don't play the game, I think you'll get a lot of value from this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76w...

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Welcome to Noxus - Bite Marks (ft. TEYA) | 2025 Season 1 Cinematic - League of Legends

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

If you like gritty, organized crime romance stories, Yakuza Fiancé will be right up your alley. Via the More Than Headlines Podcast w/ @kotoni-san.bsky.social & @morethansenpai.bsky.social #Anime 🌸 vt.tiktok.com/ZS6Pa17BF/

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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SIFTER @sifterhq.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

What games got us giving takes like these? Its our #GOTY episode of Drop Rate live now on all platforms featuring @bibbybhoy.bsky.social @kotoni-san.bsky.social @gdig.bsky.social, Adam, Fiona Kyle and Mitch! The whole crew Get amongst it here www.sifter.com.au/post/2024-ga...

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

We watched so much anime this season! Tune in to hear what's worth watching 📺

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

✨The final podcast of 2024 is here, and it's our biggest episode yet!✨ We rank 27+ #anime from the Fall season - from worst to first. Hear what @morethansenpai.bsky.social and @kotoni-san.bsky.social had to say about the hits and misses of autumn! 🎙️🍂 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Second last episode of the year! Find out our most anticipated anime for the upcoming season ❄️

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Episode 29 of More Than Headlines is out for your listening pleasure! This week: - We take a peek at the upcoming Winter 2025 #anime season - Skip and Loafer S2 confirmed - Dandadan S2 announced - and much more! 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen (or wherever you get your podcasts)

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I think DnD players should really watch Dandadan because it shows the importance of not splitting up the party

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Courtney Smith @kotoni-san.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Riot has released a League of Legends wrapped 🥲

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Sakura Society @thesakurasoc.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🌸NEW EPISODE ALERT🌸 What’s this?! 80 minutes of killer discussion with Shad from @thesidequesthustle.bsky.social unpacking #Gintama, one of the greatest sci-fi comedy of all time!? 🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen

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