“ hi I been an anime fan for awhile and lived here since 96 i been in search of local stores that sale anime but couldnt find one around here. well i own my own store now and I opened a section on anime I look forward to be part of this club. ”

“ I was a catcher for a ASA softball team, and I ski. I was very busy, but recently I had major knee surgery, so I am out of sports for a year. Now that I have more time, I am looking to do some cosplay, invite my anime fan friends, and have a blast! ”

“ Greetings, I want local meetups to discover other people who are anime/manga fans. I am an aspiring manga writer and I want to meet rising stars who share my dream. ”

“ It would be nice to meet and get to know local players, maybe even start a guild for Portland folk so we could plan Raids and Battlegrounds better ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love anime and I am fascinated by Japanese culture! I sew cosplay costumes for a (meager) living, and I like meeting new people! ”

“ Howdy! I'm Tawn. I think it would be great to have a local meet up sometime. I think it would be great to have the opportunity to meet and hangout with others who share in my interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm so desperate to meet more anime fans. I hardly know anyone thats into Anime here. And all my friends that do like Anime, have no cosplay. SO I NEED COSPLAYERS!! ;_; Save me from my non-cosplay friends xDDD ”

“ Hello. My name is Haley! As you mihgt be able to tell, I am an anime/manga fan! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am just kind of lonley being the only fur around. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to dress up and act like manga/anime charectors. And I like to meet new people. ”

“ Hello.I'm Lucas and like anime/manga, budo taijutsu, cosplay, etc. my AIM is xfudokagex and my e-mail is oni_may_cry@comcast.net.Contact me on one of those if you want to contact me. ”

“ D&D and D20 Modern gamer in the Portland area. Looking for pretty much any gaming group as instances of actual game time are few and far between for me. Very rules knowledgable. antiochcow@hotmail.com ”

“ I'm Gilbert, I've been playing D&D since high school. I'm new to the area (Beaverton) and I'm looking for games in the area (Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, etc). I also play other FRPGs. So if you need players email me (ghyatt@gmail.com) ”

“ It seems like there's high demand for a group and I'd really like to start one so if people are interested/want to help, contact me at avrachan@gmail.com. We could get a great group going! Anime nights with sushi/pizza, manga and j-pop chats, etc ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because I love manga and anime. I would also like to start a group in Monroe, Junction City, or Eugene. If you are interested please contact me at markrmasters@hotmail.com ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because looking to find some friends that have similar interests and memories. ”

“ Dork, lover of fellow dorks, ready at last to rejoin my native people (dorks.) ”

“ I'm a 21 year old femail who is slitly obsessed with Yu yu hoakushow.... and i like hard rock music and speak a bit of japneese.. and read a little bit too.... that is about all ”

“ Heya peoples! Jenn here...and I have absolutely no clue what to type here. If ya wanna know more about me, simply ask and I will be more then happy to tell you ne thing you want to know. ”

“ Hey. my name is George Wells. most of my friends call me GW. i love anime and go and manga and computers etc... ”

“ I like J-rock. Sometimes, I like it too much. I cosplay J-rock, listen to Jrock, Watch it... Anything J-rock, I'm there. Wooh~ I don't know what else to type.. Uhh I like Video Games and I like getting my picture taken! *Major Camera Whore* ”

“ I live in the Salem area. I like most anime and manga. ”

“ Hi! My name is Nate. I'm a long-time anime and sci-fi fan, and have been into anime since the mid-80s. I ”

“ Plankowner of Salem Area Anime Society group. Veteran of Anime, Videogames of not a few years. Paintball lover as well. Associated with ?The Lounge? "http://www.italyishida.com" ”

“ fan of manga, GO, rarnom, and knitting. ”

“ My name is Kimberly, but call me Kimiski. I LOVE anime, cosplaying, DDR! Favorite animes are Sailor Moon, Fushigi Yugi, Inu Yasha, Blue Seed, Fruits Basket and Silent Mobius. Im an elfwood artist and a writer at fanfiction.net under the name kimiski. ”

“ you know.. the one with the real shiny puter ”

“ Hello, I know that I know FilkAris (I am the Bard) bu yea I know a decent number of anime fans here in salem depending on what they are doing I could posibly add 5-10 people. Later ”

“ I am the man with the plan. ”

“ I got the anime bug with the original Bubblegum Crisis series and never looked back. Anime is an oasis in the mass media cultural wasteland. Cowboy Bebop or Seinfeld tonight? No contest! More on me later! ”

“ Hey there! I'm Scarah! 21 year old femme fatale in Salem... I am an assistant manager at Hot Topic, have a sexy ass lover named Danyl (DUH) and a boston terrier named Dita Von Paws... I'm obsessed with fashion, GWAR and ... other nerdy things... ”

“ My name is Amy and I am REALLY *hot* and REALLY *cool*.! ;P ”

“ Hey ya guys, I'm AngelicOdin on LJ, been useing it for a long time and I love it oh so much. I guess if you want to know more about me then you are just going to have to message me. ”