“ i like anime and i want to meet other people who like to dress up or role play as much as i do ”

“ I love dressing up( as in halloween, random costumes, themes and cosplay.) yet i can't find any group things near me-Except the Con in rosemont, but i always miss signups. Would totally particapate in one of these ”

“ ask me ”

“ I own and operate the only licensed gaming center in Chicago. We also sell toys, including Japanese toys. I have a large collection of classic anime rpg games. I would love to host tournaments, anime viewing events, and more. I would like to help. ”

“ I'm a teenager from the suburbs of Chicago who absolutely loves anime. I want to meet others who do too and like similar things. I've never been to a Cosplay, but I would like to go for my first one in my hometown w/ all the other awesome fans. :D ”

“ I love Naruto. I have Obsessive Compulsive Naruto disorder. xD (I like lots of animes, though.) I would really like to meet fellow narutards, or just any anime fan in general. o.o (Annnd I'm 17, for anyone wondering my age.) ”

“ I have always been a huge bookworm and when I started to get into Anime it poured over into Manga. While discussing the Anime's is great, there should also be a place to discuss the Manga because the stories often deviate from each other. ”

“ I've lived in Chicago all my life and am a long time anime fan, looking to discuss my interest in anime with others with similar interests... preferably over a drink. ”

“ Hi! I'm not as much of a nut as some friends of mine but I love the books and movies and especially SNAPE!~~ =) ”

“ I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN ANIME AND MANGA AND WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH SOME PEOPLE WITH THE SAME INTERESTS, PLEASE RESPOND ”

“ ........... if you want to know,. just ask, ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is hard finding people who share my unique musical tastes. ”

“ Hello, Watashi wa Jeremy Desu. I am learning Japanese for my job and I would love to be able to meet some more people and share experiences. Doozo Yurushiku. ”

“ Been in Chi Town 4 A Week Looking for fun People that like my lifestyle. Which is Asian girls and the costume life. I try too be low key about it but since im new to the town Im more liberal about it. Thanks AKA Duck ”

“ Hi. I'm Anna and I'm a anime fanatic. ^^;;; I live in Chicago, Illionis and I have a hard time finding anime lovers in my part of time. -.-; I like to draw anime style as well as make fanfiction. Also a Death Note fangirl of sorts. ”

“ I want to see someone else that likes stuff like this. I go to a school called Downers Grove South. If anyone wants to contact me, e-mail me at DarkWolf1331@yahoo.com, or IM me at AIM- Joeyjoe1331, YAHOO- Darkwolf1331, MSN- Joeyjoe1331@hotmail.com ”

“ Looking for DDR players and otaku to hang out with in the area. ”

“ I've loved anime since it's revolution in 1998 and I'm still going strong! ”

“ Hello all I'm Isabel and I'm a closeted anime/manga fan and I'm also a college photoraphy student. While I don't personally cosplay, I would love to hang out at the meet ups (or conventions) to photograph the awesome cosplayers. ”

“ "Hi, I'm Frank, I'm an anime fan and cannot believe that there has been a group like this without me knowing. I look forward to meeting new people and chatting with folks I have something in common with.My pic has me on the left, and Konan on right. " ”

“ Like to compare manga drawings, have fun thinking up ideas and to create anime stories with one another. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they're fun and I like to meet new peeps! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people with similar interests ”

“ Because I want to meet people that are really onto anime and share each others ideos and fealings. And of course to meet new people to. ”

“ I is To-chan. I is artist of all kind. I also is very tired/hyper most of the time. I like cheesecake and hanging out with my friends. If you think I type funny dial "2". ”

“ Hey, I'm a HUGE anime fan just trying to connect out there. Started as a hobby and grew into an obsession....I wonder how many of you can relate? ”

“ hey! im an international student coming from guatemala. spanish/german is my heritance and im in love with korea and its culture. my gf (korean) and I we have 1 year here in chicago and we are looking for friends to chill out!! ”

“ hello im Robert i have been watching anime for about two years now and recently i have been getting in to JPop ”

“ Whooooot ”

“ I'm Jenni. 23 and I love Japanese rock and pop. I also like reading manga. Sometimes also watching the animes of the manga I like. Joined cause a friend of mine said the club was awesome. Oh, I like to draw and write too. ”

“ I want local Paid Surveys Meetups because ... who doesnt?? ”

“ I come by way of JAPC. Looking forward to meeting everybody. ”

“ a sophmore at Niles North High School and likes the colors blue and green. i find anime enjoyable but these days i never been able to watch a whole season of series fully. but still like to watch anime....I LOVE TO DRAW ”

“ Hi! I just moved to Chicago from New York and am looking for new things to do and new people to meet. I love finding new venues for music and theatre, as well as new bars and clubs! ”

“ Hey! I'm trying to meet some new people and I figured I start with the two things I love most. Anime/Manga and Video Games. I'm also trying to become "Pro" at Super Smash Bros. Melee, so...if any of you play...I'll give you a good battle. ”

“ My name is Laquandus and I have been an amine fan for past few years. My favorite anime are: Naruto, Trinity Blood, Samurai Champloo, Mai-Hime, Devilman Lady ”

“ Hi, I love women authors. ”

“ Hi i'm from Texas but i live here in chicago and i'm am the buggest Naruto fan you will ever find!!!! ”

“ Currently traveling back and forth between Hong Kong and Chicago. I'm discovering a lot of new things. Speak french, and a bit of canto/mando. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love learning new things about animals. Also I need to socialize my hyper little girl with other ferrets. Who've also had their shots. ^_^ ”

“ My real name is Yuki. I love manga. I would like to make many new friends and talk about exciting manga! ”

“ Hello, I'm the organizer of this group. It is brand new, so I am open to suggestions for ideas of places to meet, things to do/watch, etc. I love anime and manga. Ouran High School Host Club, Peach Girl, & Ranma 1/2 are all favorites. ”

“ I would like to meet poeple that like amine as much as I do.anime shows that I like full metal alchemist inuyasha and lots more. I would be honord to join any gourps out there that will have me. ”

“ Hi there from Nerds at Heart! We wanted to let you know about our dating party this Thursday, August 9th at Wizard World. Check out our Meetup site, or website. Hope to see you then!Nerdily Yours, Julia and Bathsheba ”

“ I love Anime/Manga because is a great work perfomed by japan. ”

“ I am somewhat new to recording music but I am slowly working on a full album. I am heavy influenced by early industrial recording artists [Wax Traxx! Nettwerk, etc]. ”

“ I decided to join these local Meetups because I want to meet people in Chicago that are like me and are interested in the same thing. Since I came here from NY I haven't been able to find that many people who are interested in the same things as me. ”

“ Hmmm...... Sounds like me ”

“ Hi, always open to meeting other creative types. ”

“ Hi, I've been a HUGE fan of Nintendo, since I was 10. I've been looking for other gamers to hang with. I'm really into platform games, and kawaii (cute) games. Like the Yoshi games for example. ”

“ My name is Miguel im 21 years old. I have a whole shelf of anime and I downloads lots of it as well. My favorite anime/shows are Evangelion, Samurai X, Monster, Grave of the Firefles,Honey & Clover and Beck and Countless others. Anyway hope to see u ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Jrock is my crack that I would like to discuss and share with others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I can never meet enough Jrock luffers.. ”