Something More: Barakamon Christianity, Valkyria’s Salvation, and the Rapture of Tenchi Masaki

In the first two episodes of the Barakamon, Frank finds important points that all experienced Christians should probably take under consideration. [A Series of Miracles] D.M. Dutcher finds an analogy for the rapture in Tenchi Forever, and examines why that film captures the essence of the rapture better than explicitly Christian depictions of it do.… Read More Something More: Barakamon Christianity, Valkyria’s Salvation, and the Rapture of Tenchi Masaki

07.18.2014 Twwk2 Comments

Terror in Resonance, Episode 2: You Reap What You Sow

While the first episode of Terror in Resonance (Zankyou no Terror) introduced us to and focused on the terrorists, Nine and Twelve, along with their new accomplice, Lisa, episode two largely moves the focus toward the police. It’s an interesting shift, especially with the terrorists playing good bad guys and the police playing the role… Read More Terror in Resonance, Episode 2: You Reap What You Sow

07.18.201407.17.2014 Twwk8 Comments

Free! Eternal Summer, Episode 3: When the Going Gets Tough (Rei Gets Going)

Free! fans were all a-flutter (and a bit concerned) when last week’s episode ended with a preview which intimated that Rei was going to quit the swim team. But when episode three rolled around, the circumstances were, of course, not quite what they seemed. Though he was approached by the track captain about returning to… Read More Free! Eternal Summer, Episode 3: When the Going Gets Tough (Rei Gets Going)

07.17.201407.16.2014 Twwk2 Comments

Blue Spring Ride, Episode 2: Tension

When you last had to make such a moral choice, did you do what was right or what was convenient? In episode two of Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride), Futuba makes that decision spurred on by the words of Kou from the previous episode, when he said that she was merely “playing at friendship”… Read More Blue Spring Ride, Episode 2: Tension

07.15.201407.14.2014 Twwk6 Comments

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: Choose Your Destiny

July 15th marks the 8th anniversary of the release of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Marvelously weaving science fiction, romance, and comedy into a story that’s charming and sometimes heart-breaking, TGWLTT is one of my favorite films, and stands with and above most of the great anime movies of the last 15 years, including… Read More The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: Choose Your Destiny

07.14.201407.14.2014 Twwk4 Comments

Terror in Resonance, Episode 1: Questioning Ourselves

Terror in Resonance (Zankyou no Terror) arrived with a bang this season, full of mystery, sentiment, and crumbling buildings. The first episode was gripping and fascinating, as anyone should expect, coming from director extraordinaire, Shinichiro Watanabe, who on a personal level, solidified my love for anime as much as anyone. The series also opened with… Read More Terror in Resonance, Episode 1: Questioning Ourselves

07.11.201407.11.2014 Twwk2 Comments

Something More: Deva Orochimaru, Humble Kirito, and Bishie Satan

The beginning of a new anime season is always fun! Anibloggers are most active during this time, with literally a thousand or more anime articles coming out this week. Luckily, a number of those are spirituality-related, and we have a slate of great articles to link to today! Frank is excited about the new season… Read More Something More: Deva Orochimaru, Humble Kirito, and Bishie Satan

07.11.201407.10.2014 Twwk1 Comment

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Month: July 2014