“ 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!!!!!!!! ”

“ Im Air force. Ive been locked away with work both in and out of the country in the two years ive been here, so naturally now that im not deployed and have more time on my hands, i want to branch out, meet new people and experience new things. ”

“ 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! ”

“ Whats up people? JUst looking for others who love physical affection. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because I love Anime... duh! =P ”

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

“ i would like local Cosplay Meetups because it's a great way to meet new people in your area, plus going to the cons in groups is more fun and if you do one serten series there's more people to cosplay with. :) ”

“ 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'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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want local NeoPet Owners Meetups because i dont have many friends that live around me and i just want to know people that live close by that we have incomin ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hi, I'm the biggest anime otaku on Fort Bragg bar none, my collection of anime is at 500 DVDS and counting! But I have no other otaku to share it with. Are there any otaku within the area? ”