As the new season moves forward, it looks a bit top-heavy, with Unlimited Blade Works, Mushishi and a few others already being raved about. Frank talks about Mushishi below, though most of the rest of these weeks’ links point to shows of yesteryear (or at least last season).
In the new season of Mushishi, Frank see lessons in how Christians should feel secure, even though not at “home.” [A Series of Miracles]
Hanayamata provides an opportunity for Medieval Otaku to discuss the inaccurate view so many have of God as Father. [Medieval Otaku]
In Amakusa 1637, D.M. Dutcher finds a manga focusing on Japanese Christians and providing a fair and accurate depiction of them. [Cacao, put down the shovel!]
He also provides his review of the opening episode of Gonna Be the Twin-Tails!! for Christian viewers. [2]
Rob finds allusions to the Garden of Eden in episode 15 of Sword Art Online. [Christian Anime Review]
Casey review episodes 14-25 of Attack on Titan for Christian viewers. [Geeks Under Grace]
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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.
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Thanks for the reblog!
And it’s nice to see more people talking about Hanayamata, because there really is a lot to that show. (Which is why I love it, of course.)