Aniblogger Testimonies: Confessions of a Middle-Aged Otaku: Discovering Christian Messages In Anime

This is the second in a series of Aniblogger Testimony posts, where select writers will discuss their personal faith. Today’s post is by R86, frequent contributor on Beneath the Tangles. The previous post in this series was written by Lauren Orisini. In this column, I intend to focus on my experience of anime as a… Read More Aniblogger Testimonies: Confessions of a Middle-Aged Otaku: Discovering Christian Messages In Anime

03.31.201109.24.2011 R8614 Comments

More Like a Tin Roof Sundae

Are Christianity and anime two forms that are so different, they can’t be successfully combined? Should one even try? In a post that largely focuses on the anime and religion survey conducted here a while back, The Angry Otaku writes that it’s like putting soy sauce on ice cream – the two just don’t taste right together. The Angry… Read More More Like a Tin Roof Sundae

03.28.201103.28.2011 Twwk15 Comments

Christian Fanart: Digital Art of Japanese Woodblock Style

The deviantART community is home to a large group of Christian arts whose work is influence by anime. Some of the most talented have graciously allowed me to feature pieces of their art, including Beau Soir, sA-oHime, pancake-waddle and Genevieve GT. Today, I’m featuring another amazing artist: ShouYume. She has many wonderful pieces, including several… Read More Christian Fanart: Digital Art of Japanese Woodblock Style

03.28.201103.22.2011 Twwk3 Comments

A Guide to the Guides: Spring 2011 Anime Series

Every three months, the anime blogosphere becomes filled with anime viewing guides for the upcoming season. It’s an exciting time for anime fans, as anticipation is at its highest and not yet sullied by disappointing series. It’s also the time where instead of creating my own guide, I do something which I think would much… Read More A Guide to the Guides: Spring 2011 Anime Series

03.25.201103.25.2011 Twwk24 Comments

Aniblogger Testimony: Can Anime and Religion Coexist Peacefully?

This is the first in a series of Aniblogger Testimony posts, where select writers will discuss their personal faith. This post is by the always-amazing Lauren Rae Orsini of Otaku Journalist. When I think about the intersection between anime and religion, my thoughts always turn to Katsucon 2010. For those who weren’t there, this was… Read More Aniblogger Testimony: Can Anime and Religion Coexist Peacefully?

03.24.201103.15.2011 Twwk29 Comments

Music Review: All We Have Is Now by Cait Plage

All We Have is Now Cait Plage EP Release Date: 3.29.11 Review On her website, Cait Plage says, “My one goal in life is to share God’s love with you. My days, hours, and moments are numbered and I want to make them count. All I really have is now!” This theme is ever-present on… Read More Music Review: All We Have Is Now by Cait Plage

03.23.201103.25.2011 TwwkLeave a comment

Cait Plage Album Promo

Check out the video below, which is an album promo for musician and voice actress Cait Plage’s new EP, All We Have Is Now, which comes out on March 29. I’ll be posting a review of the EP tomorrow.

03.22.201103.21.2011 TwwkLeave a comment

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Month: March 2011