Episode 12 was rich in Christian symbolism. As Shoma told his tale of the bunnies, the goddess, and Mary and the three lambs, it was immediately obvious that much of the story’s inspiration was from the Garden of Eden (among other stories – Draggle mentions Prometheus). Shoma’s tale, of course, was also very different. Still,… Read More Mawaru Penguindrum 12: Brief Analysis of the Christian Symbols
Draggle presents an awesome analysis of episode 11 of Mawaru Penguindrum, including a discussion of fate (with some mentioning of Christianity). Speaking of Mawaru Penguindrum, Landon comments on the ritualistic nature of the series, which he compares to Sunday sermons, with somewhat unfavorable views on both (caution: lots of foul language). Patrick Woodward, the (uncredited?)… Read More Sermon of the Penguins, Why Madoka Isn’t All That, and a New Jesus Anime
If you frequent my blog, you might have noticed that I mostly talk anime and generally ignore manga. My tendencies are something like 95/5 when it comes to anime and manga. But I’ll say this – when I read manga that grips me, I become addicted – and series like Claymore, Genshiken, and Fullmetal Alchemist… Read More A Lesson in Forgiveness in Koko Ni Iru Yo!
Of all the interesting characters in Angel Beats!, my favorite is one who is one of the most normal – Hinata. Episode four of the series deals with a baseball game, as we get a glimpse into the former high school baseball player’s past, one in which a simple error cost his team a chance… Read More Re-Viewed: Angel Beats! Episode 04 and Friends in Need
Pope Benedict XVI…in manga style…on a t-shirt or hoody…need I say more? Seinime waxes nostalgia, with some talk about faith and prayer, in his narrative-driven post about Usagi Drop. Taylor concludes her series on Christian symbolism and themes in My Little Pony. A youtube response to an troll? otaku-hatin’ Christian. Zeroe4 reminisces about his grandfather’s… Read More Manga-Style Pope Shirts, Christians Who Hate Otaku, and St. Peter and the Penguins
I’ve been waiting months to link to the this three part series about Christian symbolism in My Little Pony. Taylor Ramage, who once did a guest post about Haruhi Suzumiya for this site, has written some thorough and interesting essays about the recent hit series. Though not anime related, the series has certainly garnered attention… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: My Little (Christian) Pony
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong. – Paul the apostle, I Cor 1:27 (NASB) When I started watching La Corda D’Oro or Kin’iro no Corda (“The Golden String”) at the… Read More Beyond Mere Talent: The Weak Shaming the Strong in Kin’iro no Corda