I’ve always wanted to get an anime tattoo, and not just for the aesthetic. Tattoos are a way to wear your weebdom on your literal and proverbial sleeve. A profound intersection of one's body, identity and fandom, anime tattoos declare, "This is who I am and what I love.” They are conversation pieces that bypass small talk and instead cut to the beating heart of your personal narrative. Sharing the meaning behind anime ink can spark an instant connection between strangers, providing gateways to the community. Anime tattoos are also tangible representations of one's identity, beliefs, experiences, and connections. A little wriggly tattoo of Crayon Shin-chan's titular character in a Shiro costume evokes the joy of childhood. A tattoo featuring a bloody and smiling Rengoku from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba with the caption, “Set your heart ablaze,” serves as a reminder to channel the indomitable spirit of...