“ I've always been a huge manga/anime fan, I've always wanted to cosplay, but I've never heard of a manga/anime con in portland/oregon! WE NEED ONE SOON!!!!!!! ”

“ 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. ”

“ yugioh cards swap and or play at Vancouver Mall. I have played yugioh for some time now and am looking to trade and dump off some of my old cards that I no longer have any use for. Most of what I play is limited sytle so anything else is just extra. ”

“ 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! ”

“ Come to Satuday Night Anime presented by the Clark Anime and Japanese club. Every Saturday from 4:00PM to 9:00PM At Hannah Hall in Clark College Anyone can come and watch anime or socialize with people of simular interests. ”

“ Seeking more friends with similar interests (Final Fantasy, Japan, Japanese, Anime, Manga, Jpop/Jrock, Video games, etc.) Let me know~ ”

“ I just moved to the area and would love to meet people interested in anime/manga. I hope to some day collab with someone to start a manga or even better an anime, at the least, meet friends with similar interests. ”

“ I just got DDR Supernova 2 - it is my first new DDR game - I am soooo into it!! ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hi, I'm accounting major currently going to WSU planning to graduate within the year. I'm not really number crunching type so I kind of get these pangs of wanting English back in my life. I recently finished a short story and plan to submit it. ”

“ 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'm interested to meet more friends. I'm also interested in dating. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get to know people in the area! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work at the Camas Public Library and we have an anime & manga club for teens and tweens (ages 9 and up)! ”

“ I love anime and would love the chance to meet up and talk/watch even more! ”

“ 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! ”

“ I write skits and want to preform them at a con. I have others who are already joining. If anyone else would like to, e-mail me: DSailorSaturn88@aol.com ”

“ I would love to meet more people who are interested in anime and cosplay in the Portand/SW Washington area! All of my friends are way into DDR and are going to the con this year, so why not meet others who are doing the same? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because My girlfriend and I would really enjoy talking to people about one of our favorite hobbies ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i likt meating new people so to speek ”

“ 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. ”

“ fandom calls to me, to chat with others about the subject and get to know others. To become friends & a place for people who like the subject! Kinda like having another family. To promote other events that people Might like. Live long & Prosper. ”

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

“ Temperance (79 BRD) and Apoth (76 CLR) on EMarr would like steady nighttime XP GRP/ADV/Etc. Hey, I would love to use LotD every day rather than every month. ”

“ Hi I'm new to Portland, Oregon...I am a huge anime fan my favs include Inuyasha,Full Metal Alchemist, Chobits, Naruto,and more. So Please send me an e-mail Sweetloversblood@aim.com or go to my Myspace- http://www.myspace.com/who_am_i_to_you ”

“ 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 ”

“ My name is Kirsten, but I go by Shuuichi or Ki. Whichever one works. I'm 14 years old, and I attend Gregory Heights Middle School. I think of myself as an anime artist. Since that's all I draw and a total anime fan. My favorite series is YuyuHakusho. ”

“ My name is Chris, and I live Vancouver. I have my own Anime comic; "Gnat's Wing". I love anime and manga. My favorite manga is "Psychic Academy". I also like to paint my own Volks 1/6 scale dollfie. ”

“ 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 Japanese Language and Culture Meetups because I love the Japanese culture and can't truly appreciate it until I can become a part of it internally; not as an outsider looking in. ”

“ I want local Manga Meetups because manga is interesting, cool and a great way for people to share their ideas. ”

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

“ 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 ”

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

“ 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 ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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" ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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! ”

“ Hello! my name is Athena, and I just recently moved to Portland. I thought that I should probably look into anime clubs in the area. I enjoy most anime and I keep up to date on anime coming out in japan. I enjoy animes like Sukisyo and saikano. ”

“ 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. ”