A great thing about being an anime fan is that four times a year, we can get excited about a slate of new series! While we wait on most of these to begin, a number of bloggers reflect on the final episodes of summer 2014 anime and on series older than those.
Draggle digs into his approach to bible study as he explains how to critically approach anime. [Draggle’s Anime Blog]
Michael lists five anime character he considers “hopeful,” and explains why. [Gaming and God]
D.M. Dutcher finds that Star Light Woman, available through Crunchyroll’s manga service, speaks to the hopelessness of a world without God. [Cacao, put down the shovel!]
Frank compare’s the Holy Spirit’s guidance to a search for inspiration in Barakamon. [A Series of Miracles]
Annalyn is surprised by the knowledge Japanese storytellers display about Christian legends through series like Fullmetal Alchemist and Black Butler. [Watching, Thinking, Writing]e
Rob catches up on Sword Art Online, finding Christians themes in recent episodes:
Episodes 10 [Geeks Under Grace] and 11 [2]
Episodes 12 [Christian Anime Review] and 13 [2]
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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.
