Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Kokoro Community, Fairies Invent Religion, and Exorcising Anime Demons

Draggle continues his fabulous series of posts on Kokoro Connect, defining community and showing how various characters contributed to being part of one in episode eight, before tying it all together with biblical teachings. [Draggle’s Anime Blog] Processr compares episode nine of Humanity Has Declined to Gulliver’s Travels, complete with criticism of religion. [Anipulse] Lady… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Kokoro Community, Fairies Invent Religion, and Exorcising Anime Demons

08.31.201208.30.2012 TwwkLeave a comment

Win a FREE Copy of Haibane Renmei!

The fine folks as FUNimation (really, they’re awesome!) have provided us with a free copy of Haibane Renmei. It’s a show whose religious imagery is so strong (and according to ABe, intentional), that I couldn’t help but discuss it here on the blog. It’s also simply a wonderful series. Since I already own a copy… Read More Win a FREE Copy of Haibane Renmei!

08.30.201209.04.2012 Twwk35 Comments

A Year Ago on Beneath the Tangles

A year ago…I saw the androphobic Inami as representing us… A year ago…I was really into Eden of the East, reviewing the film, “Paradise Lost”… …and finding Jesus symbolism all over the series. A year ago…I pondered on a violent event in Adachi’s Touch… …and on how the show demonstrates how the ordinary can be… Read More A Year Ago on Beneath the Tangles

08.29.201208.28.2012 Twwk4 Comments

Kokoro Connect 08: The Growing is the Hardest Part

I have a family member who might be like someone you know (or might even be like you). I think his main goal is life is to not offend people – he goes with the flow and tries his best to never rock the boat. He wants to avoid conflict at all cost. And while… Read More Kokoro Connect 08: The Growing is the Hardest Part

08.27.201208.27.2012 Twwk2 Comments

Kirito, Asuna, and Complementary Couples

It’s so much easier when you have someone around who knows what she’s doing. – Kirito If episode eight of Sword Art Online emphasized anything, it’s this: Asuna and Kirito need each other. In some ways, their needs are more wants, like Kirito’s desire for someone of Asuna’s cooking skill to whip up some rabbit stew. … Read More Kirito, Asuna, and Complementary Couples

08.26.201208.26.2012 Twwk10 Comments

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Kokoro Church, Quiet Times > Anime Time, and Rumors of a Saint Young Men Anime

Draggle continues his wonderful posts on Christian ideas in Kokoro Connect, this week focusing on the role the club members have in helping one another and comparing it to the church, which is made of sinners. [Draggle’s Anime Blog] Jenine Silos, a reformed anime fan and cosplayer, takes a pretty harsh view of how Christians… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Kokoro Church, Quiet Times > Anime Time, and Rumors of a Saint Young Men Anime

08.24.201208.25.2012 Twwk2 Comments

The Blogger Interrogation Game Strikes Back!

Although I previously posted my answers to the wonderful Aniblogger Interrogation game that’s going around, I’ve been tagged back as well, by both Cajun Samurai and Alexander. So, here we go…again! The game was created by Iso and his rules are as follows: Introduction Each person is supposed to follow the rule of fives. You are… Read More The Blogger Interrogation Game Strikes Back!

08.23.201208.31.2012 Twwk11 Comments

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Month: August 2012