I have always drawn for as long as I can remember. I drew at school in my classroom, I drew at home, I drew on the street and on the subway. At the age of 9, my older brother showed me the Fullmetal Alchemist anime — and I fell in love with Japanese animation and then with Japanese fine art and culture. I remember how diligently I redrawn my favorite characters, sketched out anime footage, and photographed my facial expressions in the mirror in an attempt to portray emotions myself. Since then, I have dreamed of becoming a professional animator.