“ Interested in Japan's pop culture and language. Would love to meet and learn. I plan to move to Raleigh in a couple of months to start taking Japanese intensive courses so I have a question... How is Berlitz in Raleigh, NC? ”

“ Hello im a up coming Fashion designer for COSPLAY!!!!!!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a fan of Manga and work in the Videogame industry and enjoy experiencing the manga culture. Plus, longtime fan and love to discuss works from Death Note to Naruto. ”

“ I'm Ryan, and I doing a photostory for class. I've thought about doing a photostory on furries. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Email me at rasj16@hotmail.com if you're interested. ”

“ Whats up everyone. I looking to make some new friends that play games like guilty gear and tekken. I also love anime too. ”

“ wish i knew more people that like anime / J-pop ”

“ Just your normal asian guy trying to meet people. LAWLS. Gamers and Anime lovers FTW. Will play DND and magic. Love to have fun, a bit shy meeting people so trying the meetup :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved here and want to find people with the same interests as me! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my daughter (age 11) loves to draw Manga, and I'm sure there are meetings/functions around that we aren't aware of. She loves to draw/read manga books. Want to encourage all I can. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because as much as it is becoming a more and more popular thing, you never really see that many people hooking up to take part in it. ”

“ minasan konniciha, mou sugu kekkon shite rokugatsuni americani ikimasu.Indojin desu.Indo to nihon de benkyo shite kimashita.Minasan yoroshikune... ”

“ DDR has helped me in quite a few ways. I've lost some weight and gained great friends... even met the love of my life through DDR. Definately has a big part of me. ”

“ I'm an amateur photographer who has enjoyed photographing nature all my life. I took a portrait photography class at the Durham Arts Council to expand my abilities. I recently purchased a digital camera and am experimenting with photo manipulation. ”

“ cosplaying is awesome and i enjoy watching other people do it. I havent cosplayed...yet, but in a few weeks i hope to start ”

“ I've loved anime for several years I've also run a website (http://www.anivision.us) that has become a little outlet for downloading anime. I would like to start meeting people IRL to talk about anime. ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because ANIME ROX ”

“ Interested in learning more about Japanese and Korean culture. I lived in Seoul, and passed through Japan. Also, I grew up in Hawai'i, which gave me some insight, but I would like more. Especially, in the areas of Kendo, Kyudo, and Naginata. ”

“ I want local Cosplay Meetups because I've always been interested in cosplay, and would like to meet others who are as well! <3 ”

“ Lets see.. My name is Jeremiah, Im a local Greensboro punk kid, 20, love playing guitar, watching anime, listening to music, and just enjoying myself. ”

“ I like 2 play all games it really dont matter ”

“ some of my favorite anime/manga are by the sword, pretear, inuyasha, gundam wing, ayashi no ceres, cowboy bebop, and many others am a fan of cartoon network/adult swim ”

“ Just looking for a group to join, preferably 3rd, but I'll take what I can get. Played on and off for 7-8 years. ”

“ Hi there, 21/ f/ pa favorite animes- lain, cowboy bebop, outlaw star, generator gawl, evangelion, escaflowne, chobits and more. likes- art, fashion, photography, indie & emo music. ”

“ I have written for publication in Raleigh and in Richmond and Blacksburg, VA. ”

“ Hey, my name is Ryan. I'm 19 years old. And I'm a bartender. The reason why I signed up for this is to meet people with the same interest's as me. So contact me, I'm always interested in meeting new people. MY SN is RyanML17 on aim. ”

“ Yo wassup, the name is Jeremie and i'm a student at A&T, and i'm a junior. Oh and did i mention I LOVE ANIME!!!!!!!!! ”

“ I'm Raphael, here from High Point NC. Gotta love the anime. Well besides anime i also like to do drawings and animation using 3d Studio Max. Well i hope to enjoy myself here. ”

“ Bakaness is to excel in everything but succed in nothing. To know nothing and understand all. To give a damn but worry about nothing. Only then can u acheive the unattainable and know your true nature. Thinking just gets in the way of having fun. ”

“ My name is Jon, and I attend NC A&T SU where I became part of a group called Genjitsu no Futekiousha. Im into anime, manga, cosplay, games, and all that good stuff. The whole cosplay part is thanks to Joka and the rest of G.n.F. ”