Facing the Dark Side Of the Internet as a Cosplay Influencer | The Real Deal Ep 12

At 26, content creator and cosplayer Rurusama has amassed over 4 million followers — but fame comes with a price. In this episode, Ruru opens up about the struggles of stalkers, navigating online interactions, and shares what it’s like to overcome these challenges while turning her passion into a full-time career. Want to better protect yourself online? Find practical tips on staying safe from digital harms here: https://go.gov.sg/dflxogs ══ Content ══ 0:00 Hook 0:45 Becoming a superstar over a data scientist 3:36 Why anime and cosplay? 4:21 Making money as a cosplayer 5:51 Growing a follower base 7:27 Dealing with online negativity 10:25 How to protect yourself online 12:57 Self-acceptance 14:21 Separating private and public life 16:03 Goddess Mode Club 17:22 How has Rurusama grown 17:55 Finding your peace SUBSCRIBE TO US: https://bit.ly/OGSYouTube Join our channel's YouTube Memberships and support OGS' videos: https://bit.ly/OGSytmem Find #OGS everywhere! Facebook: https://fb.com/ourgrandfatherstory/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ourgrandfatherstory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourgrandfatherstory For media pitches, events and invites: [email protected] For business enquiries: [email protected]