Something More: Christ and Hikikomori, Anime as an Escape, and Christian Lessons in Senran Kagura

Kaze writes a lengthy and I think very important article for all Christian anime fans to reach about his experiences and suggestions regarding otaku and hikikomori in Japan. [Nana の Kaze] Annalyn poses the question, “Is it okay to use anime as an escape?” from a Christian perspective. [Annalyn’s Thoughts] D.M. Dutcher finds some points… Read More Something More: Christ and Hikikomori, Anime as an Escape, and Christian Lessons in Senran Kagura

01.24.201401.24.2014 TwwkLeave a comment

Anime Today: Witchcraft Works – Reaction to the Overreaction

Speaking (or writing, rather) as someone who has both grown up an area of heavy Christian fundamentalism, and also currently resides in an area of Christian fundamentalism, I am absolutely no stranger to the distastes of the concept of witchcraft and magic. Dungeons and Dragons, Harry Potter, and Oujia boards were all equally condemned, though… Read More Anime Today: Witchcraft Works – Reaction to the Overreaction

01.22.201401.22.2014 Japesland30 Comments

Nisekoi: When Fake Love Turns Real

I love a good, simple, cliched romcom, and all the more so in the hands of someone that can take the formula and make it something remarkable. I’m not sure that will happen for Nisekoi, but it certainly might in Akiyuki Shinbo’s hands, and at the very least, I do believe I’ve found a series… Read More Nisekoi: When Fake Love Turns Real

01.20.201404.24.2014 Twwk5 Comments

Golden Time 14: Too Young, Too Dumb to Realize

Golden Time has yet to convince me it’s worth all the stock I’ve put into it, but I will say that it keeps me entertained every week. Episode 14 had me glued for several reasons, but perhaps most of all for Chinami, who stole the episode with that smarter-than-she seems and wilier-than-she-lets-on personality shining through.… Read More Golden Time 14: Too Young, Too Dumb to Realize

01.18.201401.18.2014 Twwk6 Comments

Something More: Christ la Christ and Anime for Cancer Research

The Medieval Otaku looks to Kill la Kill‘s Ryuko Matoi to discuss the idea of a Christian falling into temptation before responding in faith. [Medieval Otaku] Although not directly related to religion, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that John is doing something wonderful with review copies for anime. He is auctioning them… Read More Something More: Christ la Christ and Anime for Cancer Research

01.17.201401.17.2014 Twwk1 Comment

Is Pokémon Okay for a Christian to Watch?

I would argue that Pokémon is the single most influential anime in North America today. I say this because I know far more people, many younger than me, who have seen or watched Pokémon and don’t otherwise watch anime. For me, my first anime was Pokémon: The First Movie. I watched it at my best friends house in… Read More Is Pokémon Okay for a Christian to Watch?

01.15.201401.14.2014 zeroe429 Comments

Nobunagun and Evangelion, Response and Choice

While the idea of historic prodigies genetically inhabiting the bodies of our protagonists presents a unique plot, the structure of Nobunagun, one of the new series I’ve been following this season, is not new. The first episode confuses us with significant, but as of yet unexplained plot points, while trying to overwhelm the audience with… Read More Nobunagun and Evangelion, Response and Choice

01.14.201401.14.2014 Twwk7 Comments

Beneath the Tangles

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Month: January 2014