Are you an otaku hot girl? Once seen as niche and geeky, anime is now a global force shaping fashion, streaming, and pop culture. In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina dive into anime’s mainstream rise, how it differs from western animation, the passion of its fandoms, and the brands and celebrities that embraced this wave.

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From the declining youth literacy rates to shifting cultural discourse around books, Hebe and Valenina share their takes on the state of modern reading, the interesting landscape of book marketing, and the unexpected impact social media has on publishing and how we read. Maybe you will walk away with a new book recommendation or reconsider your current TBR. 

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How can you have over 1,000 friends on social media yet still be lonely? In this episode of the podcast, Hebe and Valentina unpack the loneliness epidemic among the youth population, technology’s double-edged role in shaping relationships (platonic and romantic alike), and why brands sometimes need to treat their community like a friend group.

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From Arcane to Duolingo streaks, gaming isn’t just entertainment: it’s the blueprint. In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina explore the popularity of game adaptations, the expanding transmedia empire, Gen Z’s obsession with lore and world-building, and why everything just… well, feels like a game.

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From arcades to Fortnite concerts, Gen Z has turned gaming into something bigger than just “playing.” In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina reflect on major milestones of gaming in their childhoods, the role of the watcher economy, and how the gaming industry went from niche pastime to global entertainment empire.

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To Gen Z, language is more than a set of grammatical rules and vocabulary. It’s culture, identity, and, most importantly, internet chaos. In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina discuss how digital culture rewired the way we speak, the impact of Vine and TikTok on slang, the appropriation of slang and how brands get it wrong.

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It's time to have an honest conversation about minimalism & maximalism, aesthetics and the loss of individuality. What happens when every clothing item, accessory and trinket is part of an aesthetic subculture, rather than just something you like or enjoy? Is there room for true individuality, self-expression and exploration in the modern age of social media? Let's discuss!

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To celebrate the midway point of 2025, let’s do a quick roundup of the internet propaganda and marketing ploys we have loved or refused to partake in! From $30 smoothies to rage bait videos, tune in to this special edition of Let’s Circle Back with Hebe and Valentina.

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Have you spotted the furry, bunny-eared doll with a mischievous smile known as Labubu lately on your FYP or in the streets of your neighborhood? Tune in to this episode of Let’s Circle Back, where Hebe and Valentina give a run down on pop culture’s latest obsession – vinyl toys, charms and blind boxes.

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Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and tune in to the debut episode of Let’s Circle Back, where Hebe and Valentina discuss all things matcha — from its current aesthetic affiliations to what might be its successor.

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