ElevatedXOtaku

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…

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 jus…

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). F…

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…

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 epis…

We're Baaaack!

That’s right, nerds and nerdettes! Your favorite anime podcast has returned, and I’ve got a LOT to say. 😏 This week, we’re talking GOALS—because let’s be real, we’ve all made big plans …

Psssst....did you hear....?

WE'RE BACK BABY!!!!

I've dusted off the cobwebs, and I'm ready come out of hiatus with all new games, giveaways, and great anime themed self-improvement tips! 

Tune in on Fri…

Nerds and Nerdettes, we did it!!! We made it through 2023...mostly intact.
Join me in listing *MY* top 5 favorite anime series of 2023, and in giving you an update on what's to come for the ExO Podca…

Tis that time of year again! When you're trapped in a house with your extended family, bonding over presents, eggnog...and disfunction. Well, how about this year, you bond over ANIME!

Welcome to the A…

Are your eyes bloodshot like Choso? Are you falling asleep under your desk like Aizawa? Or maybe you’re wishing for a Zombie apocalypse like Akira? Well then, you may be suffering from burnout. But y…

Here we are again, for another mid-season filler episode. And while it means missed deadlines and tight schedules for me, it means FREE ANIME MERCH for you! So subscribe, listen, and let's play a gam…

Death, Taxes, and Anime Rules...there are some things that you just can't avoid. And while I can't turn you into a vampire, or hide you from the IRS, I can give you the top 5 unwritten rules of anime…

Today's episode is something a little different - because I had the honor of being a guest on my new friends Podcast - The O Zone - aaaaand popping his anime cherry. If you want to hear all about it,…

We set the standard pretty high with our last 5x5 list, but this time, the bar is in hell. So let’s talk about the careless, the cringy, and the creepy. You know, the things that make you feel …a lil…

Do you love anime? Do you love ghost stories? Well, how about we combine the two?

Turn off the lights, and brace yourself for 3 terrifying Japanese Urban legends, along with 3 horror nine recommendati…

Usually when you think of anime tropes, the most annoying ones are the first to come to mind: the up-skirts, the generic male leads, the endless screaming… But today, I figured we’d shine some light …

Are you an anime fan (dumb question). Well, I'd be willing to bet that you've heard a variation of one of these phrases in your life: “dude, are you really still watching cartoons?” “Aren’t you too o…

I know we all hate filler....But what if that filler could earn you cool anime merch? Listen up to find out how you could win cool stuff ....aaaaand help me become a better podcaster! :D

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Confidence, Flair, and Badass-ness! These are traits that just come naturally to the character's in this week's Anime 5x5. We're talking BDE, and the top 5 character's that will leave you shivering, …

We’ve all been there… you’re on your third box of Kleenex, laying on your couch with a pint of ice cream balanced on your chest like a sea otter, and you...*sniff sniff* haven’t showered in days… Tha…