“ I spent 2005-06 living in nagoya japan studying japanese at Nagoya University of foreign studies. since then ive been kinda lost from much japanese involvement and this is my attempt to immerse myself again in the food, language, philosophy and fun! ”

“ I want to meet and mingle with people that share some of my interests. ”

“ I worked at Sony in New Stanton for over 5 years and had to teach myself to read and speak some basic Nihongo to fix computers. Now it is a hobby to learn, but I no longer am around anyone who shares this interest. Anime, manga and some sushi too. ”

“ I am from Japan, I want to know the opinions about Japan or Japanese culture. I didnt know Manga (such as NARUTO, DBZ...) ,Japanese rock is famous in US. I can speak a little bit English. ”

“ I was in rehab and we were talking about things we thought we saw , I made up a 7ft tall purple rabbit. I told my neices that I would dress up in the custom on Easter. My email tchill3425@yahoo. com. I would really like to know more and join . ”

“ Whats up the names is storm jaquay iam 18 and looking make a meetup cause i like anime and whatnot. Anyway the sn is jaquaystorm on aim. Iam just trying to find some people to chill with who like the same stuff i do. ”

“ My husband and i are the proud parents of Lorelei, our 3 year old Boston Terror. She's our kid, so we'd like to hang out with any other boston lovers. I am also looking to find help in learning how to read/write/speak japanese... ”

“ Hey there!! I joined this site looking for other cosplayers. I'm dying for a cosplay meetup near me. ;D cause Im a big geek ^.^ I'm outgoing and friendly ;3 and dying to meet some fellow cosplayers and anime fans! ^.^ ”

“ I have a lot of different interests and would love to meet more people with similar interests. ”

“ I'm Dan. I program? and? stuff. Oh right, ANIME, WOO! I'll be living and working in Oakland starting in January, and my favorite genres are mecha and action. ”

“ Hey I am really interested in Anime and my favorite has to be Hellsing. I Really like Japan's culture and want to try to go there someday. AIM is AlucardAnderson7 talk to you guys latter! maybe i could start a meetup in the south hills??? ”

“ I am an avid anime/video/japanese culture/sushi/photography/japanese music fan :) if anyone close to me (Youngstown/Boardman/Niles/Warren/etc.) would like to get a group started please contact me: myshachan@gmail.com thanks :3 ”

“ Hey Sarah I live like really close to you, hit me up sometime my sn is Christo543 ”

“ I love cosplay and anime, but I find I don't really know anyone around this area who likes it as well. Soooo.. I figured I could possibly find people here. My AIM is: ToxicBearrrs ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the Japanese culture and would like to learn more about it, as well as the language. ”

“ I'm a student of Japanese, soon to be a student of Korean as well. I'm very interested in East Asian cultures, both pop and traditional, especially Japanese. ”

“ Hey guys im a big anime fan, someone hit me up my screen name is aenimai3oy and id be more than happy to talk to some of you guys :) ”

“ I have been into anime since the early 80's even before I realized where it came from and have moved on to become a staffer at cons like Otakon and Tekkoshocon. I also run the Anime Room at Pittsburgh Comicon with several of my friends. ”

“ I am interested in art over all , however I have a special interest in Asian culture. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its hard to fine good anime fans and its awsome when you do. ”

“ im a big fan of the genre and interested in discussing it with others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups Because. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm bored and I want to try it out ”