Ronin finds another home...

[Manwards84]

Hello there, everyone!

My name's Joe, AKA Manwards. I've been into anime (and Japanese/nerd culture in general) for well over a decade, and I've posted on a lot of forums over the years, but I never tend to stick around for more than a year or so. Still, I felt the urge to talk anime with some like-minded people, so here I am, on a brand new forum. Hopefully I can make a few friends here, and perhaps I'll even stick around! Only time will tell...

So, I'm English, I'm incredibly old and I'm incredibly working class. Anime-wise, I love almost everything Kyoto Animation have ever done (Haruhi Suzumiya, K-ON!, Clannad, Free!, Hyouka, and I'm currently enjoying Hibike! Euphonium... basically, everything except Kyoukai no Kanata). I also adore Neon Genesis Evangelion and its film remakes, Mirai Nikki, Perfect Blue, Genshiken, classic Sailor Moon (not that abomination, Crystal) and about a hundred more.

Outside of anime, I'm into gaming (mainly Persona/Shin Megami Tensei, Metal Gear Solid, classic Sonic the Hedgehog, and anything with an immersive story), going to the gym, meeting up with friends in the pub, Game of Thrones, all that jazz. Also, I was a nude model for a brief period, before I turned 30 and found it too difficult to keep my weight down, but hey, I have enough semi-flattering photos of myself to have made it worthwhile!

A photo of me (thankfully fully-clothed), from one of my aforementioned photoshoots last year:



I have several tattoos, one of which is of a manga-style girl, and I have a six-hour session coming up in a couple of weeks that will add a rabbit, a deer and some dandelions to my arm. The imagery is from a 1960s short story called The Dandelion Girl; some of you may recognise it as being quoted by Kotomi-chan in Clannad.



There's a lot more I could say, but it's super late here and I doubt anyone is interested anyway! Still, say hello if you feel like it, and I'll do my best to get involved with the forums here. It's been too long since I had a really good conversation about this stuff!

Thanks all, and take care,

Manny

[Lightfighter]

Welcome.

[~*Red*~]

Hello there Joe and welcome to AnimeForum I'm Red, one of the moderators of the Introduction forum. If you need help, don't hesitate to message me.

[Manwards84]

Thanks, fellas. I don't get many opportunities to get online these days, but I'll do my best to be active and get to know people! :~)

[Adirondackanmefan29]

Hi there, welcome to the forum. Hope you have a fun time here

[360 FistKick!]

Greetings and welcome to Animefourm.

Dose being a nude model pay based on ones looks?

[Manwards84]

I never got paid a penny, so yes, I would say it paid based on looks. :~P

[Digimon_Sommelier]

WELCOME!! To the Greatest Anime Forum Alive Today: the incomparable AF!!

Enjoy your stay.

P.S. Have a great week!

[Nathan Warford]

Greetings, Joe. I too was until recently looking for a new forum to call home.

[Manwards84]

Thanks, Nathan. I'm genuinely useless at posting on forums, mainly because I never use my ancient desktop and typing out thoughtful replies on my phone isn't the most convenient thing in the world. But I'll have a go, regardless.

And Digimon, I'm having a terrible week! But not for a lack of trying! Ganbare or whatever, eh?

[Astral_Mage]

Hello Joe! Welcome to AF! *throws confetti*

We're always glad to have a Ronin joining our family, enjoy your stay & feel at home

Don't hesitate to approach me whenever you need help or someone to talk to

I'm also accessing the forums using my phone so I know how it is, also, you're only as old as you feel

Looking forward to interact with you on the forums & if possible on chat, I'll see you around

[Nesh]

Welcome
*throws confetti*
Nice to have you here. This is a cool place and there are really interesting threads so I've got the feeling you'll be wanting to stick around this forum much longer than you think.
So have fun, talk about animes you like, meet new friends oh, and I almost forgot to mention there is a post pics of yourself thread on this forum so be sure to give it a check.
Feel free to approach me and befriend me

[Manwards84]

Wow, so much confetti! Thanks, guys!

I'll try to find that photo thread, Nesh-chan!

[Astral_Mage]

Wow, so much confetti! Thanks, guys!

I'll try to find that photo thread, Nesh-chan!

Here you are buddy: http://www.animeforum.com/showthread...t-Your-Pics-58

[Manwards84]

Thanks pal! ^_^

[Astral_Mage]

Thanks pal! ^_^

Any time pal, don't hesitate to approach me whenever you need anything

[someoneofforumpast]

Welcome to AF!! The best online anime/manga community.

Confetti No Jutsu!

[Manwards84]

Any time pal, don't hesitate to approach me whenever you need anything

You're a star. <3

And thanks, Interesting!