Happy New Year, Nerds and Nerdettes—we survived.
Barely. But we made it.

In this end-of-year wrap-up episode of ElevatedOtaku, We're looking back on the anime that defined her 2025—the bangers, the disappointments, the unexpected obsessions, and the shows that absolutely did hit the mark....

I also have some guest appearances from some lovely listeners and Creators below. Check em out!

Kaleidoscope Chick on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaleidoscopechick?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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OldTaku Jedi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oldtakujedi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Debarius J - aka The Black Jiriya on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theblackjiraya/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

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In this episode, we’re diving into the dark side of nakama — aka the toxic friendships that drain your energy faster than Cell slurped up android 18. From manipulators and mooches to jealous rivals and emotional vampires, we’re breaking down the biggest anime friendship red flags and how to spot the villains hiding in your friend group.

Get ready for boundary-setting tips, drama-free exit strategies (no Sasuke rooftop speeches required), and 3 anime recommendations that can teach us about avoiding toxic friends IRL. Protect your peace, level up your party, and stop letting side characters ruin your main character arc.

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The days are getting shorter, while the shadows grow longer...so that must mean it's that time of year again...Spooky Season! So, dim the lights, find a blanket to hide under, and whatever you do...don't look away!

In today's Special Halloween Episode, we're crossing into the spirit world with three chilling Japanese Urban Legends, and three horror anime recommendations that'll have you checking every shadow in your room.

So, come closer, my lovelies, and let me guide you into a world of ghosts, yokai, and demons, and we'll see if your courage can hold out until the end.

Listen.....if you dare...

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Confidence isn’t about being the loudest one in the room or having sparkly protagonist energy 24/7. It's about building trust in yourself—even when the stakes feel high and the self-doubt hits harder than Truck-Kun.

In this episode, we unpack what confidence actually is, what it isn't, and how to boost yours up - Because confidence isn't something you're born with...It's something you train for!

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Do you dream of having your very own Straw Hat crew, but feel more like Giyuu at the pillar meeting—lowkey invisible, lowkey okay with it…until you’re not? Whether you’re a certified lone wolf or just struggling to find your people, this episode of the ElevatedXOtaku Podcast is here to help you bridge the gap between solitude and soul squad.

This week, we'll walk through how to find—or create—a community that actually gets you. We’re talking anime-inspired advice, relatable real-life examples, and (as always) some certified weeb wisdom. From social anxiety and shyness, to the fear of not fitting in, you’ll learn how to push past your mental roadblocks and start building the kind of meaningful relationships that do more than just cosplay together. They hold you down.

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Still got a friend who calls anime “just cartoons”? In this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate guide to converting your normie besties into full-fledged weebs—without scaring them off (too much). From beginner-friendly recs to shows you should never lead with, this is your anime starter kit for the uninitiated.

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Find out who won April’s anime merch giveaway—and how you can enter to win next.

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If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Shouldn’t I be further by now?” this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: You’re not behind. You’re just still in your arc. And trust me—it’s a good one.

In this episode, we’re digging into that all-too-familiar feeling that everyone else is leveling up while you’re still grinding the tutorial. I’ll introduce you to two anime case studies who embody the two most common responses to this feeling:
– Kyo Sohma, who lashes out and pushes people away out of self-doubt, and
– Arata Kaizaki, who turns inward and tears himself apart for not being “further along.”

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Look, I get it. Not everyone can be the overpowered, plot-armored, chosen one with perfect hair and a tragic backstory. But does that mean you have to live life as an NPC? Absolutely not.

In this episode of ElevatedXOtaku, we’re breaking you out of background character jail with three tips to unlock your Main Character Energy. Feeling stuck in routine? Lost in side-quest limbo? Just waiting for Truck-kun to give you a fresh start? Don’t worry—I’ve got anime recs and game-changing tips to help you level up IRL.

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