A Serpent in the Garden of Penguins, a Buddhist Ritual in Last Exile, and Giving Thanks for Bento

Taylor Ramage reviews the anime-influence Because the Angels, writing that the author “isn’t afraid of including things that most Christians would consider “dirty” and because of that, she’s produced a story in which Christianity actually has life.” Ephemeral Dreamer suggests a “serpent in the Garden of Eden” allusion in episode 16 of Mawaru Penguindrum. In… Read More A Serpent in the Garden of Penguins, a Buddhist Ritual in Last Exile, and Giving Thanks for Bento

11.04.201111.03.2011 TwwkLeave a comment

Chrono Crusade and the Silence of God

Since I started watching Chrono Crusade, I’ve been impressed by the bits and pieces of Christianity that popped up in episodes. While they may function as quasi-religious story elements (Evangelion, anyone?), these pieces are still often true and sometimes used in context. At the same time, I’ve also been underwhelmed, particularly by the characters whose… Read More Chrono Crusade and the Silence of God

11.01.201110.31.2011 Twwk23 Comments

Beneath the Tangles

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Month: November 2011

A Serpent in the Garden of Penguins, a Buddhist Ritual in Last Exile, and Giving Thanks for Bento

Chrono Crusade and the Silence of God