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[Update: 3/2022] Hello again MAL. I've finally returned to the US from the anime motherland. It's been great! Will definitely go back again... and again and again lol. For now, I will reorganize my life here and go to like Europe next hehe.

[Update: 3/2020] Hey MAL, it's been a while. Some big life updates, I now live in Japan! My teenage self would never believe this. Life here isn't like how it is in anime, but it's great to see anime adored by its citizens as it is back in the states. I hope everyone is staying safe throughout the panorama!

[As of: 3/2019] Hello. My name is Alipio. But actually. Like irl and stuff. Anyway. I like anime and manga. Clearly. Believe it or not, I've read more manga than I've watched anime. But I want to do this thing where I only add manga on my list that I physically own a copy of. This list is not public yet because I'm still young and poor. In the meantime, please enjoy the tags in my anime list.

I enjoy going to anime conventions. So far I've only been going to the Los Angeles Anime Expo for the past 7 consecutive years, although I plan to visit other cons some time as well. I always enjoy MAL meet-ups. Expect me to be the exact person irl as I am online.

Favorite Anime Directors

1. Yamamoto, Sayo - FEMALE director topping this list
   
2. Ikuhara, Kunihiko - Revolutionary Girl Utena, Mawaru Penguindrum, Sarazanmai
   
3. Yuasa, Masaaki - Kaiba, Kick-Heart, Devilman Crybaby
   
4. Kon, Satoshi - Paprika, Perfect Blue, Paranoia Agent
   
5. Watanabe, Shinichiro - Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo
   
6. Omori, Takahiro - Natsume Yuujinchou, Kuragehime

Manga Recommendations
Because my manga list is forever under construction, I compiled a list of titles I personally recommend:

MAL & Me
Manga moderator from 9/2011 to 9/2014
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