Has anime positively influenced your life in a significant way?





Has an anime character inspired you to pursue a certain career path, or otherwise achieve a major life goal?





Are you currently in a career or study in which you regularly apply lessons from your favorite anime?





Are you a member of a community not traditionally represented in popular anime?





Are you an active participant in the anime fan community (as an artist, con volunteer/organizer, anime club host, cosplayer, fanfic author)?





Has your passion for anime connected you to others who have shaped your life? Or has anime changed your relationship positively with someone important to you?





If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!









To share your story or want to nominate someone, submit this form (or email [email protected]) with the following information:

Name

Age (*MUST BE 18 OR OLDER*)

City, State, Country

Your social media handles / links

A recent photo

Best phone number to reach you

Email

Briefly tell us your story and how anime has shaped you—this can be in writing or in a brief video.

We're looking forward to hearing back from all of you!