While Barakamon continues to provide Christian bloggers with some juicy themes (how am I not watching this series?), a number of writers visited older titles this week as they talked spirituality:
Courtney tackles the question, “Should a Christian watch anime?” [Geek Meets World]
Medieval Otaku looks as the falsehoods shown in Nisemonogatari and what role sin and purpose can play in being phony (or genuine). [Medieval Otaku]
Frank reexamines Sakura Trick and whether yuri anime can have redeeming value for Christian viewers. [A Series of Miracles]
He also looks at episode 5 and 6 of Barakamon and finds in them wisdom for Christian living. [2]
Lazarinth points out the theme of fear and religion in a review of Patema Inverted. [Fantasy and Anime]
Rob tells of an unexpected experience he had when apologizing on behalf of Christians at Otakon. [Geeks Under Grace]
Michael analyzes Manga Messiah and shows us it’s gospel presentation. [Gaming and God]
D.M. Dutcher tells how Barakamon demonstrates the healing power of the church. [Cacao, put down the shovel!]
Dutcher also gives his Christian-centered review of Love Live School Idol Project. [2]
He provides another review, as well – this one of Tenchi Muyo: The War on Geminar [3]
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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 for the reblog! Speaking of Dostoyevsky, I’m now wondering if I can use a theme in Crime and Punishment for Hamatora, which I found to be a very good anime despite having scenes of shocking violence. Anime is famous for that, by the style of animation made those scenes unexpected!