This week was full of great articles about spirituality – many, as usual, about Christianity, but note the first link below, from academic and frequent convention panelist, Charles Dunbar, which focuses on Shinto and Buddhist traditions.
Charles Dunbar investigates A Letter to Momo and discusses the spiritual idea of our loved ones watching over us after death. [Study of Anime]
Frank sees Seishuu’s actions and thoughts as an example of pride, humility, and fear in episodes three and four of Barakamon. [A Series of Miracles]
Michael looks at No Game, No Life and takes a Christian perspective with gaming addiction. [Gaming and God]
He also examines the idea of doing ministry at conventions. [2]
Annalyn digs into Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet and the reason why human life is valuable. [Annalyn’s Thoughts]
She also looks specifically at the beauty of women in her essay on Akane from Ranma 1/2. [2]
Rob continues is Christian-centered anime reviews, looking at the idea of forgiveness in Sword Art Online II, episode four. [Christian Anime Review]
He also draws a really neat parallel to the Christian idea of helping others in episode four of SAO II. [2]
Medieval Otaku digs into the complex question of the morality of Kisara’s vengeance in Black Bullet. [Medieval Otaku]
And finally, Josh presents a little baptismal humor involving Sailor Moon. [Res Studiorum et Ludorum]
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As part of the Something More series of posts, each week Beneath the Tangles links to writings about anime and manga that involve religion and spirituality. If you’ve written such a piece or know of one, please email TWWK if you’d like it included. Thanks this week to Don for pointing me toward Josh’s post!
As usual, thanks again for reblogging one of my posts!
Anytime!