Let's see.

Where to begin?

First off, I am a long-time watcher of anime.

Started off in the early 80's watching re-runs of such classic anime series such as "Speed Racer", "Battle of the Planets" (aka Gatchaman), "Space Battleship Yamoto", as well as the older Godzilla and Gamera flicks. I also was raised watching the original Star Trek and Lost in Space TV shows (re-runs of course)

I have, for as long as I can remember, loved anything that involved elements of science fiction or fantasy.

Growing up in Seaside Heights, New Jersey during the mid-to late 1970's, I never really had a father figure to look up to.

(Don't ask, as it was a very long time ago, and somewhat depressing)

So, I emerged myself, watching all the fantastic tales on an old color TV daily during time off from school during the extremely brutal summer heat.

And this was a few years before cable television.

When the signal went out from the over the air TV stations, we just had to patiently wait until the broadcast could be resumed.

Anyway, long story short...the past few years, since I've worked from home, I had a chance to be reacquainted with anime.

I have easily watched at least 200 anime series and several dozen anime movies since October 2009.

If I were to list them here, I would surely run out of space.

Here are my own personal favorite anime series, in no particular order:

Name of anime ( genres )
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Clannad / Clannad After Story ( slice-of-life, comedy, romance, drama )

Ah! My Goddess / Ah! My Goddess: Everyone Has Wings [aka 'Flights of Fancy' ] ( fantasy, comedy, romance )

Mahoromatic / Mahoromatic: Something more Beautiful ( slice-of-life, comedy, drama, sci-fi )

Kimi ni Todoke ( 2 seasons) ( slice-of-life, comedy, romance, drama )

Dragonball / Dragonball Z ( fantasy, comedy, action )

Kaicho wa Maid-sama! ( slice-of-life, comedy, romance )

Karin ( slice-of-life, supernatural, comedy, romance )

Sankarea ( slice-of-life, supernatural, comedy, drama, romance )

Chobits ( sci-fi, comedy, romance )

Myself / Yourself ( slice-of-life, drama, romance )

Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Na! ( comedy, slice-of-life, friendship )

Cowboy Beebop ( sci-fi, action, comedy )

The Big O ( mecha, sci-fi, action, drama )

Please! Teacher ( sci-fi, slice-of-life, comedy, romance, drama )

Gurren Laggan ( mecha, sci-fi, action, comedy )

Hanaukyo Maid Tai La Verite ( slice-of-life, romance, comedy )

Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai [ Ano Hana ] ( slice-of-life, supernatural, drama )

Kore wa Zombie, desu-ka? / Kore wa Zombie, desu-ka? Of the Dead! ( supernatural, comedy, slice-of-life )

Infinite Stratos ( mecha, slice-of-life, action, comedy )

Dragon Crisis! ( supernatural, slice-of-life, action, comedy, romance )

Midori Days ( slice-of-life, comedy, romance )

Toradora! ( slice-of-life, comedy, romance )

Zero no Tsukaima (3 seasons) ( fantasy, comedy, romance )

Shakugan no Shana ( 3 seasons ) ( fantasy, supernatural, action, comedy, romance )

Another ( horror, slice-of-life. friendship, drama )

Ano Natsu de matteru [ aka "Waiting in the Summer" ] ( sci-fi, slice-of-life, comedy, romance )

This, my dear readers and followers, is just a small small sample of anime series that have inspired me to become a fan-fiction author.

You may find in my fan-fics, elements of other stories which may or may not have influenced a few ideas, or phrases my characters may do, or certain actions they may do, unintentionally.

I am in no way 'ripping' off other authors/ stories. I am merely being subconsciously inspired by them.

OK. I guess that's all for me to say.

Oh. One more thing: A very big Thank you to everyone who has followed, faved or wrote good reviews.

By the way, I do NOT take requests to do co-authors or to write any other fan-fics other than my own; I simply do not have the time. Sorry.

You guys and gals are the ones who encourage me to continue writing, and therefore, I am becoming a better writer through positive criticism.

Thank you all once again :)