“ I want these local Meetups because I haven't programed anything big since college and I can feel my skills sliping ”

“ Local Seattleite for a long time now; video gaming makes me drool...I want to connect, possibly find a PSP buddy for multi-player.... ”

“ Mom,Wife.Disabled?,Wanna/Gonna Be: Web Admin, Author, Graphic Artist & Animator. Seeking Lit.agent, 1st book done!! I'd love to pick a few brains & get opinions . Dunno that I'll ever make it to a meetup, but I do also try never to say never! ”

“ Because meet ups are FUN <3 ”

“ Heard of it through my friends. It's run by friends of friends, so naturally I joined. Besides, how could I not pass up video games and anime? Psh. ”

“ I help run the local furry meetup :P ”

“ mmmm games and lans *drool*, that and i love hiking and being outside, taking pictures, and just overall being a participant in life. soo lets all get together and have fun. ”

“ Heh, always bad at these introduction things. I'm 29, lived in Mountlake Terrace for most of my life, and loved Anime for a long time. Lots of DVD's; faves being Slayers, Tenchi, Ranma, and Excel Saga. THaven't watched any new anime lately. ;_; ”

“ Well my name is Nick and I live in West Seattle. I'am intrested in anime and already pre-ordered my sakura con ticket. ”

“ Hi, I'm Japanese and college student in Bllevue. Since the 1st day of April, I moved here and am gonna stay here till next March. Let's talk about anime and enjoy watching it together! ”

“ hi guys whats up im Beaux im 24... i do fantacy art and tattoo designs. imma gunners mate in the navy. im currently stationed in Bremerton, WA, which is a complete crap hole , so i was hopeing to meet some new people an have some fun... ”

“ Dane Hendricksen, 19, Seattle WA, Nova Grad. swordsman, geek, animation junkie, art guy, ukulele player. ”

“ Hey there, my name's Dominic, and while I'm not exactly new to the area (been here a little over a year), I haven't really been able to find a social circle to hang out with after work. I just wanna hang out, watch some anime and play some games. ”

“ Not much to say, I started watching robotech when it was showing on weekends state side, and from there and everything in between since. Akira etc. ”

“ Hi, my name is Peter, and I'm very into Anime. I am joining Meetup so I can meet other people who also appreciate anime; also because I never have the time anymore to get to the Anime Discovery Project at the UW. ”

“ Hey everyone. Some people already know me beacuse I have gone to all of the meetings so far and I am our blue haired organizer's sister. ”

“ Eh. Hey. I'm an 18 year old male... I'm a professional poker player, and I like anime. ”

“ New to the area, been an anime fan for several years and used to work A-kon in Dallas ”

“ Hi! I go by Mikey, and I probably watch more anime than what's good for me, been kind of lamed out lately and looking for something fun to do -- sitting around with a bunch of possible freaks and watching anime sounds like fun. ”

“ Hi. Big anime fan livin in tacoma. Bored out of my mind and want to find more people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi! Um, I'm Julie and would like to meet ANYONE who is into anime. *lonely with no friends who are into anime* haha. Thats all! =) ”

“ Just a laid back guy that only recently moved to the seattle area and would like to make some friends ”

“ The name is Justin. Call me Zink. I'm a native on San Diego, CA...but i moved to Bremerton two years ago. I've got no anime junkies up here...so why not try to find some eh? And, after all, Seattle is just a boat ride away. ”

“ Hi, I like jazz. I would like more exposure. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need someone to teach me to play better ”

“ I find myself suddenly back into a healthy, sane, poly relationship. Alas, it's also LDR. Would like to connect with people that understand what I'm going though and how my life is changing ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's fun to meet people who share the same or similar interests ”

“ I'm definitely interested in meeting more people with similar interests. ^_^ Especially cosplay! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love anime, but I have no one to discuss it with ;_; I love anime, video games, and manga, and like to draw and write fanfics ^^ I am very lonely! Need anime fan company! ^_^ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm bored and have no one to watch anime with! ”

“ Hi. I'm a long-term otaku and Everett native. I'm not around most of the year, but it would be nice to kick it with fellow anime fans when I'm home for the summer. ”

“ because i am a furry and i would like to meet others ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i really really want to meet others that have the same love for anime as i do ”

“ Anime fan since a long time. Am I getting too old for this??? ”

“ Otaku are a atrange breed. It doesnt really matter what you're doing, if there is a crowd of otaku, its going to be fun. I would really like to meet some of my fellow nerds and just have fun being myself. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am intrested in meeting with people around my area ”

“ We are a Fresh New Anime group in Kitsap Co. We invite all dedicated Anime fans to join us. We have tons to offer. All in a family safe setting. Interested?? Email us at Eagleg1@msn.com. We'll leave the light on for you. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because im a huge Anime fan and i would like to meet ppl with the same interests as me. ”

“ I like most anime from sports to rommance. I love the old turn bassed RPGs video games. I'm into j-dramas and live action movies. I need someone whoes into live action to discuss J-dramas or want to k now more about them. race-j@comcast.net ”

“ I'm a member of the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Chorus, and we have a concert coming up! See slgc.org for details. ”

“ I love strategy games. I play Risk, Civilization, Age of Mythologies, Runebound, Chess, you name it. I have a TON of games at home. Just looking to meet some cool like-minded folks to join me for some gaming! ”

“ Konnichiwa! Watashi wa Reanna desu! I am 18 and have been self teaching Japanese for about five years. You know where that has gotten me? I can read hiragana and say like twenty words. XD Anyway I am looking forward to the meetup! ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because i love anime and i want to met other peple that do. ”

“ I want local Final Fantasy Meetups because I would enjoy discussing the exciting world of Vana d with fellow FFXIers. ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because it'd be cool to hang out with local anime lovers. ^__^ ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because I JUST LOVE ANIME! ”

“ To channel the few good memories I have of middle-school gym class. ”

“ I'm a dm in silverdale / bremerton starting a game also have a yahoo group to help locals find games. http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/bremertonDnD/ ”

“ I want local Anime Meetups because geeking out alone is fine, but I enjoy talking about anime. ”

“ I am Jin, A Wopaox (ask me what it is) But yeah, if you wana get ahold of me, you can.... Look on pounced.org for my add JintheSleeper ”

“ Hello there. My name is Knutson, and i have loved anime and manga for awhile.(since the Dragon ballZ days..)I LOVE to draw and consider myself somewhat talented. Anyways i just thought i'd try to get ahold of some like-tasted people. ”