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Welcome to Anime Shin-Gen. Shin-Gen stands for "New-Generation". It's all about the anime and other facets of Japanese culture.

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Name Location Date joined
Ed
Chicago, IL Jul 13, 2008
Raul
Des Plaines, IL Jul 9, 2008
david_anime_ is_ awsome
I pledged
 i like anime and i want to meet other people who like to dress up or role play as much as i do 
Gurnee, IL Jul 7, 2008
Maddy
I pledged
 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 
Oak Park, IL Jul 1, 2008
Donald Rollins
I pledged
 ask me 
Chicago, IL Jun 30, 2008
Galactic Force
I pledged
 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. 
Chicago, IL May 29, 2008
Skyy
I pledged
 I hope to run a store of my own completely geared to the lolita, decora, and cyber looks that NEED to become more widely known in America. I live in the Milwaukee area and frequent Brookfield Square and Mayfair Mall often, I would love to meet you!! 
Milwaukee, WI May 27, 2008
Alexandria
I pledged
 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 
Elgin, IL May 22, 2008
I pledged
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL May 7, 2008
Interests: Anime
Dekalb, IL Apr 26, 2008
Meg
I pledged
Meg
 Hello everyone! My name is Meg, I'm 18 and live in the Milwaukee area. I really just want to meet as many people as I can to cosplay or LARP with... I need some other nerds to hang out with :3 
Greendale, WI Apr 25, 2008
Destiny Froste
 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. 
Interests: Anime, Meditation, Star Wars
Belvidere, IL Apr 13, 2008
I pledged
 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. 
Chicago, IL Apr 12, 2008
Heidi
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Oak Park, IL Apr 8, 2008
Twyla
 Hi! I'm not as much of a nut as some friends of mine but I love the books and movies and especially SNAPE!~~ =) 
Oak Park, IL Mar 29, 2008
I pledged
 I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN ANIME AND MANGA AND WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH SOME PEOPLE WITH THE SAME INTERESTS, PLEASE RESPOND 
Chicago, IL Mar 19, 2008
Mad Joe
I pledged
 ........... if you want to know,. just ask, 
Chicago, IL Feb 17, 2008
tammy
I pledged
 I want to meet local people who are into the same thing as me,..i'm looking for new friends!!! 
Milwaukee, WI Feb 17, 2008
 I want these local Meetups because it is hard finding people who share my unique musical tastes. 
Chicago, IL Feb 2, 2008
Jeremy
I pledged
 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. 
Naperville, IL Jan 30, 2008
I pledged
 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 
Chicago, IL Jan 3, 2008
I pledged
 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. 
Chicago, IL Dec 19, 2007
Mk
I pledged
Mk
 Hi, everyone! I would love to have a FRUiTS or harajuku meetup by me, because I love Japanese fashion and would love to meet others who love it like I do! 
Milwaukee, WI Dec 15, 2007
Joe
I pledged
Joe
 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 
Woodridge, IL Dec 14, 2007
I pledged
 Looking for DDR players and otaku to hang out with in the area. 
Naperville, IL Dec 14, 2007
jeff
Interests: Anime
Waukegan, IL Dec 14, 2007
promyk
I pledged
Glenview, IL Nov 20, 2007
Chicago, IL Oct 28, 2007
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Oct 25, 2007
 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. 
Interests: Anime, Cosplay, Manga
Lisle, IL Oct 22, 2007
Empress_Sayuri_Rae
 Hello, I'm a gamer, an anime freak, a writer and I'm intrested in this meetup. If you have any info of how to become a voice actor, please share. And, I love Final Fantasy and The Sims. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
South Milwaukee, WI Oct 17, 2007
Frank
 "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. " 
Chicago, IL Oct 13, 2007
Anne
 Like to compare manga drawings, have fun thinking up ideas and to create anime stories with one another. 
Interests: Anime, Manga, Japanese Pop
Chicago, IL Sep 27, 2007
Hugo
Chicago, IL Sep 23, 2007
Chicago, IL Sep 18, 2007
Tom
Tom
 I want these local Meetups because they're fun and I like to meet new peeps! 
Chicago, IL Sep 18, 2007
Interests: Anime, Cosplay
Chicago, IL Sep 10, 2007
Aeona
 I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people with similar interests 
Interests: Anime, Final Fantasy
Willowbrook, IL Sep 6, 2007
Marianna Griesacker
 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. 
Chicago, IL Sep 6, 2007
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Sep 4, 2007
sciffy_circo
Palatine, IL Aug 29, 2007
Rosa
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
to-chan
 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". 
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Colin
 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? 
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime, Writers
Melrose Park, IL Aug 29, 2007
Charles Romero
Oak Lawn, IL Aug 29, 2007
William
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
bernal aguilar
 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!! 
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Jon
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Robert
 hello im Robert i have been watching anime for about two years now and recently i have been getting in to JPop 
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime
Round Lake, IL Aug 29, 2007
Ben Evans
 Whooooot 
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Jenni
 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. 
Interests: Anime
Niles, IL Aug 29, 2007
tony-go
 I want local Paid Surveys Meetups because ... who doesnt?? 
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
twmanga
 I come by way of JAPC. Looking forward to meeting everybody. 
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Jake D.
 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 
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Will
 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! 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Dale
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 29, 2007
Interests: Anime
Skokie, IL Aug 29, 2007
Jose
Racine, WI Aug 26, 2007
Mike
Chicago, IL Aug 26, 2007
Xeno Z
 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. 
Waukegan, IL Aug 23, 2007
angelronin
I pledged
 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 
Chicago, IL Aug 20, 2007
Lorraine
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
 Hi i'm from Texas but i live here in chicago and i'm am the buggest Naruto fan you will ever find!!!! 
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
Interests: Anime
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
B
 Hi, I love women authors. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
Alex
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
Pascal Saint-Clair
 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]. 
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2007
Thomas Paukstis
I pledged
 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 hono