S09E01: The Top Cosplayer Curse - On Hate, Identity & Fame | Xiaoyukiko & Angjolie Mei | CYT S9

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“People told her cosplay wasn’t a real career.The internet made her famous.Then parts of the community turned on her.”What happens when your passion slowly becomes your identity?In this episode of the Clean Your Toilet Podcast’s Confessions of the Unconventional series, Cosplayer Xiaoyukiko sits down with Angjolie Mei, Accidental Funeral Director for a raw, unfiltered and unexpectedly deep conversation about cosplay fame, online hate, belonging, visibility, and the emotional cost of being seen.From becoming one of Singapore’s most recognised full-time cosplayers to navigating backlash within the cosplay scene itself, Xiaoyu opens up about the pressure of living online, criticism, self-worth, and learning to separate who she is from what she does.Angjolie shares her journey of entering the funeral industry after her father’s passing, navigating a deeply male-dominated space as a young woman, and redefining funerals from mourning death to celebrating life.Together, they unpack:- The hidden loneliness behind unconventional careers- The emotional weight of criticism, judgment, and online hate- Why tying your identity to one thing can quietly destroy you- The masks people wear to survive different environments- How both cosplay and funerals are ultimately about helping people feel seen- The tension between parental expectations and personal calling- What it takes to keep becoming yourself despite resistanceWhat starts as a conversation about cosplay and funerals slowly becomes something much deeper: about identity, belonging, grief, visibility, and the courage to live differently in a world that constantly tries to define you.Funny, unexpectedly philosophical, and deeply human, this may be one of the most unconventional conversations we’ve ever had.Watch till the end for one of the most unexpected parallels ever drawn between cosplay, funerals, and the masks people wear in everyday life.🎙 About the PodcastThe Clean Your Toilet Podcast explores the inner work behind personal growth, leadership, and building a meaningfu