Something More: Haibane Renmei Reviews, Aniblogging Sins, and Buddhist Bye-Bye in Natsuyuki Rendezvous

The religious-themed Haibane Renmei was released as an inexpensive box-set last week, and a number of outlets have since reviewed it. ANN’s Theron gives it an “A” and comments on the purposely vagueness of religious aspects of the series, but how many will comment on these themes (us). [Anime News Network] Stig Høgset, a big… Read More Something More: Haibane Renmei Reviews, Aniblogging Sins, and Buddhist Bye-Bye in Natsuyuki Rendezvous

09.21.201209.21.2012 Twwk4 Comments

Untangled: What Are Your Thoughts on Watching a Series That is Censored?

On Beneath the Tangles, we invite readers to ask questions of the staff. We’d love to hear your concerns and questions, and maybe give you our feedback. A couple of weeks ago, VW, a Catholic Christian and anime fan, dropped in with a question. For the sake of space, I’ll just present you bits and… Read More Untangled: What Are Your Thoughts on Watching a Series That is Censored?

09.20.201208.12.2014 Twwk28 Comments

Yuki-Anne in Japan: Updates in Missions and Marriage!

It’s been a long time, but some of you may remember a series of posts by Yuki-Anne, a missionary in Japan. An anime fan and a terrific writer to boot, she last wrote a piece for us after the Tohoku earthquake last year. Yuki-Anne has continued to be busy with her mission work, but she’s… Read More Yuki-Anne in Japan: Updates in Missions and Marriage!

09.19.2012 TwwkLeave a comment

Mileposts: Interview with Caitlin Glass and Visual Novel Characters with Disabilities

Periodically, I like point back to some of the more than 500 posts we’ve written here on Beneath the Tangles. Besides the “A Year Ago” series I began several months ago, I plan to occasionally post about blogging milestones – those little breakthroughs when posts hit certain numbers of significance in terms of hits. Three… Read More Mileposts: Interview with Caitlin Glass and Visual Novel Characters with Disabilities

09.19.201209.18.2012 TwwkLeave a comment

Fly Me to the Moon: A Child’s Lullabye

I love to sing. I’m practically tone deaf, but that hasn’t stopped me from singing dozens of songs each day, out loud, to the horror delight of my wife and kids. And as we rear our children, I frequently sing with them, as we join together to bellow out everything from kid’s Bible music to… Read More Fly Me to the Moon: A Child’s Lullabye

09.18.201209.16.2012 Twwk22 Comments

Kokoro Connect: What Would You Tell Your 6/11/14-Year Old Self?

Kokoro Connect continues to amaze me. Episode 11 marked the beginning of the third arc. After the painful, but deep “unleashed desires” arc, I was surprised at how much this episode engaged me. I expected a denouement, perhaps, but instead saw the start of an arc that appears to be a little less painful, a… Read More Kokoro Connect: What Would You Tell Your 6/11/14-Year Old Self?

09.17.201209.16.2012 Twwk7 Comments

Sword Art Online, Episode 11: Family from Finish to Start

Throughout episode 11 of Sword Art Online, I couldn’t shake a peculiar feeling I had. The characters’ actions all felt very strange, and for once, I wasn’t enjoying this episode. I soon realized that one particular point of peculiarity had to do with the theme of “relationships going in reverse” in this episode. And this… Read More Sword Art Online, Episode 11: Family from Finish to Start

09.16.201209.16.2012 Twwk15 Comments

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Month: September 2012