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5. New friends
~Since entering high school, I went from being the only otaku prone child into joining an anime loving, video game playing group of friends. Best of all, I can crack an anime joke and people laugh! (That and I've earned some great friends)
4. Boyfriend
~Yup. We met in Art class. I was sketching Ulquiorra (Bleach) when he commented on it. I was shocked that someone like him even recongized what I was doing, since then we had learnt more about how much we have in common, and it all started with anime.
3. Career Interest
~When I was two, the first and only show that I watched was Pokemon and I remember that I was so obsessed with it that I would draw pictures of myself as a trainer and which pokemon I'd have.
I've long since decided that maybe I could be an animator or a translational manga editor just so I can be surrounded by manga and anime!
2. Interest in Japanese culture
~Maybe my obessions of anime and manga had changed my outlook on Japan so much that I had to learn more about their culture and ways.
I've tried many Japanese cuisine and I've joined a Chito-Ryu Karate club and taught myself a little usless Japanese phrases (in case anyone wants to know where they put their green octopus or slightly less usless; "hisashiburi" = long time, no see).
1. Given me more life
~Corny, I know. But the truth is that anime may have changed me for the better. Now my imagination can be tested, I can be free to express myself through Carmelldansen (haha!) and an endless supply of pocky rests forever in my dreams!
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I hope everyone else can find some sort of safe haven or interest with anime!
understanding this picture is proof that you are one
