Welcome, glad you found your way here
As to pointers, some good conversation starters would be to let people know what anime/manga you enjoy. Video games, music & movies are popular topics too. Any other hobbies or interests, don’t need to be too personal, just some ideas of what interests you. Other than that, if you see a topic you have something to say about, don’t hesitate to post, people tend to be casual & welcoming to new members here. The site’s not as active as it was a couple years ago, but hopefully some new members can help change that. Any specific questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Hope you find it enjoyable