Always respected them, not just because they give us anime, manga, music, etc.. I respect them on this day, and have since 3/11/2011. I also don't think of anime when I think of Japan. Most people, who thought "Oh, no, Japan has faced a tsunami, an earthquake, a radiation threat, there goes my anime and manga fix." have got to be wrong, thinking as if nobody cares about the people of Japan- they care more about their precious manga volumes and anime season fixes. well, they have no respect, and don't realise how lucky we are. We're missing out on a few black and white, paper comics, and a few animation plans, DVD's recordings, making. But these people have faced a whole lot worse. They have had parts of their country, their home, destroyed. They don't give a crap about their animes and their mangas. My heart and prayers go out to all people of Japan. Wishing you a happy and safe 2012.