This episode is dedicated to the Anime/Manga fans and Otaku we lost this year to suicide. Rest in peace to all the beautiful souls no longer with us, and thank you for everything you contributed to the communities and fandoms in the world of Anime and Manga.

If you or someone you know has considered or mentioned self harm, please seek help from a professional, your friends, and your family.
For more resources, visit or contact the organizations below.
For US & Canadian Residents
Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988
Suicide & Crisis Website: https://988lifeline.org/
For more regarding other crises: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines
International Resources
International Association for Suicide Prevention: https://www.iasp.info/

How to find and support Dawn H. and The Anime Nostalgia Podcast
Beacons (for more links and info): https://beacons.ai/bunnycartoon
Website: https://animenostalgia.blogspot.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anime-nostalgia-podcast/id797900891
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NH4jtopeLwL14ac4UKQlB?_authfailed=1
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimeNostalgiaPod/
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast’s Instagram: @animenostalgiapod
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast’s Tumblr: https://animenostalgia.tumblr.com/
Twitter, Instagram, Twitch: @bunnycartoon
BlueSky: @bunnycartoon.bsky.social
Buy Dawn a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bunnycartoon

How to find and support Erica “Eri” Victoria Espejo
Linktree (for more links and info): https://linktr.ee/cosplayancestoreri
Website: https://scarlet-rhapsody.com/
Order Eri’s book, “The Fangirl Diaries”: https://scarlet-rhapsody.com/?page_id=22298
YouTube/Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@scarletrhapsodyconventiontea
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wisteriawitchvt
TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @cosplayancestoreri
BlueSky: @scarlet-rhapsody.com
Buy Eri a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scarletrhapsody

Where to find Josiah Simpson
Instagram: @Josi_.0

You can find me on Instagram: @BryceTheBard
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On Dawn’s suggestion, please follow the hashtag #28DaysOfBlackCosplay this February in remembrance of Ash aka @Squidkid1111, but also to lift up the black cosplay community. Always remember to fight against the hate and toxicity we see within the Anime/Manga/Otaku community, and protect marginalized communities in EVERY avenue of life and fandom.

Thank you everyone for tuning in for the first 6 episodes and I hope you join us again for the relaunch early next year!