Learning Something New

I wanted to study Japanese for a couple of years now. My best friend got me hooked on anime and manga and the more I delved into different movies and series, the more I found myself fascinated with Japanese culture. I soon began to recognize different words to J-rock songs and dialogue from the characters in the shows I watched. Though Japanese may be one of the hardest languages to study, I am determined to learn the language not to fill school requirements, but to pursue a subject I am wholly interested in. I am finding that the work is difficult, but it is really rewarding as I'm slowly beginning to recognize the different characters and their sounds. I know I have a long way to go until I fully master Japanese, but I'm looking forward in becoming knowledgeable about the subject.