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BirthdayJan 12, 1959
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
JoinedDec 26, 2008

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My name is Jeff Branch and I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A retired military member (Navy), I'm a big fan of anime, manga, sports, movies, comic books and cable documentary shows. I also enjoy pop and classic rock music from the 60's through the 80's with my favorite group being Pink Lady, the legendary Japanese song and dance pop duo from the late 70's.

When it comes to anime, I've been enjoying it pretty much all my life as I remember sitting in front of my TV watching the likes of Marine Boy, Prince Planet and Speed Racer back in the 60's, of course, I had no idea I was watching anime back then. Today, I enjoy all sorts of genres: slice of life (Clannad), shoujo (Peach Girl), mecha (Gundam Wing), horror (Hell Girl), humor (Excel Saga), fantasy (Magic Knight Rayearth), sci-fi (Ghost in the Shell), yuri (Strawberry Panic), girls with guns (Noir), you name it, I've tried it at least once. HA! That's the true magic of anime, that there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Even though I'm an old fart (50 and counting), I don't look at myself as someone for whom something like anime has passed me by because of my advanced age, I don't accept that. At the end of the day, you're only as old as you feel, and I feel like a kid when enjoying the greatness that's anime!

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All Anime Stats Anime Stats

Days: 163.3

Mean Score: 7.56

Total Entries754
Rewatched5
Episodes9,739

Anime History Last Anime Updates

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu Season 2

Apr 20, 12:57 AM

Watching 4/12 · Scored 8

Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Part 2

Apr 20, 12:57 AM

Watching 4/13 · Scored 7

Dr. Stone: New World

Apr 20, 12:56 AM

Watching 10/11 · Scored 8

All Manga Stats Manga Stats

Days: 15.4

Mean Score: 7.32

Total Entries50
Reread0
Chapters1,524
Volumes307

Manga History Last Manga Updates

Hero-san to Moto Onna Kanbu-san

Aug 15, 2022 11:59 PM

Dropped -/26 · Scored -

Maid Senki

May 4, 2009 1:29 AM

Reading -/45 · Scored 7

Pretty Face

Apr 18, 2009 2:44 AM

Completed 53/53 · Scored 8

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Cinescent Apr 3, 2023 1:06 PM

Hi Jeff! I'm Eric, a 54yr-old grey-hair from SoCal. Sounds like we have similar tastes. Technically I guess Speed Racer is the first anime I saw, but I credit Space Battleship Yamato (1979) as being my first since it is what made me realize there was something very different our there from the Sunday morning cartoons. Manga I didn't know existed until 10+ years later and never reallly got into it. I did, however, like the science-fantasy genre of illustrated magazines and I collected Heavy Metal Magazine for 30+ years. One of my oldest issues is a special Moebuis issue with an introduction from Frederico Fellini. Now that's an old reference!

I don't have a bias towards old/new anime and try to look at the positive instead of knit-picking. Mecha/Sci-Fi is my home base, but in the past 5yrs or so I've been exploring genres I previously skipped over. I've been working on my list in the past couple of months, trying to remember all that I've seen. Every few days I'll come across a few I'd forgotten about and add. It'll be a while before I get it near complete. A lot more than the 600+ entries I'm at now.

Glad to know there are a few others on MAL my age I can relate to and learn from who have seen more than I have!

MonkeyYeager Apr 10, 2022 3:33 PM

damn bro you older then my grandad (I dont mean this in a bad way lol) im guessing you are a wise guy since you been watching anime for like 300 years can you please tell me an anime that you think is a must watch?

almightybismarck Mar 20, 2022 12:19 AM

Speed racer in the 60s ! Damn, one hell of a memory that might be.

Happosama Jan 12, 2022 12:16 AM

*Throws confetti* Happy B-Day (And I thought I was old).

A copy of this post is in the Old Farts Club.

Chitokage-san Aug 22, 2021 12:00 PM

desu

Sonic Aug 21, 2021 12:29 AM

Hi, please allow me to join the oldie club. I'm 31 and work in investment banking.

23feanor Apr 26, 2021 2:09 AM

Hey Philly, hope you're well. Was looking through your favourites and saw some shows that look interesting, Glass Mask and Mysterious Play. Mysterious Play looks like something I'd enjoy, a 90's fantasy show set in ancient China. Glass Mask looks more drama oriented but intriguing. They are both in your favourites so assume you rate them highly. Video Girl Ai also caught my eye.

I've been meaning to pick up Moriaty the Patriot, i love period shows/anime (eg Bridgeton on Netflix recently was amazing). I was hoping that Funimation would produce a dub for the show, as I find historical shows set in Victorian England ridiculous with Japanese audio, it just doesn't fit when they keep saying Sherlock-sama and Watson-san etc.

Have a good day!

Antalk Jan 11, 2021 6:08 PM

Happy Birthday Philly!

CallMeHoot Dec 23, 2020 12:48 AM

Hey there! Sent you a message about joining MAL: The Later Years. Hope you get a chance to read/reply soon! Peace.

YayaSoy Dec 5, 2020 11:41 AM

A good chuckle to start celebrating the Christmas holidays!

Esdeath_0001 Nov 11, 2020 8:57 AM

Hello I would like to join MAL: The Later Years

23feanor Apr 27, 2020 3:10 AM

Hi there, I was reading your comment on MAL: The Later Years & noticed you have recently started Plunderers. I've been considering watching this series but haven't heard anything about it. What are your first impressions?

YayaSoy Feb 15, 2020 3:04 PM

Won an Oscar ...

Antalk Jan 11, 2020 6:59 PM

Happy Birthday my friend!!!

sbyrstall2 May 17, 2019 6:38 AM

Let me in the club dude....it's me, sbystall. I had to create a new account.

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