This week, JP (Japesland) and Casey (CutsceneAddict) share a discussion on an interesting and oft-ignored topic in the otaku world: crossplay. Don’t know what it is? Well be sure to take a listen as Casey explains its place in the anime community and con scene, and also provides an argument for why those who raise their eyebrows might want… Read More TangleCast 10: Crossplay
In part three of our three part series on “The Significance of Our First Anime,” JP (Japesland), Casey (CutsceneAddict), and Jack (R86) share the first anime they watched because it was anime. No one will argue that anime is, indeed, a unique medium, but what specific shows illustrated this to our panel? Listen in to find out, and feel free to… Read More TangleCast 9: The Significance of Our First Anime (3/3)
In part two of our three part series on “The Significance of Our First Anime,” JP (Japesland), Casey (CutsceneAddict), and Jack (R86) share the first anime they watched acknowledging that it was anime. Despite their different backgrounds, our panel managed to find some surprising overlap in their answers, and drew some subsequent conclusions about the nature of anime exposure in the… Read More TangleCast 8: The Significance of Our First Anime (2/3)
Staff Addition According to the Beneath the Tangles mission statement, “Beneath the Tangles will foster an open community where Christians and non-Christians alike can engage in conversation about the intersection of anime, related Japanese media, and belief.” It is this very emphasis that makes Beneath the Tangles truly a special place in its present as… Read More Staff Update: A New Writer and Leadership Changes
In part one of our three part series on “The Significance of Our First Anime,” JP (Japesland), Casey (CutsceneAddict), and Jack (R86) share the first anime that they had ever seen. From Christian-bashing of mainstream imports of “Japanese cartoons” to simply wanting to know what all the hubbub was about, each member of our panel offers a unique… Read More TangleCast 7: The Significance of Our First Anime (1/3)
This week on The TangleCast, JP (Japesland) and Kaze discuss the issue surrounding sex scenes in visual novels. While our podcast is nowhere near long enough to cover all the points of such a serious topic, we bring up a couple arguments both for and against sex scenes. We hope this helps you gain a deeper understanding of the… Read More TangleCast 6: Sex Scenes in Visual Novels
This week on The TangleCast, JP (Japesland), Casey (CutsceneAddict), and Jack (R86) give their take on the current anime season (Spring 2016). Even at double the length of our normal episodes, we hardly have time to talk about everything we’re watching, but we hope you enjoy our insight into some entries of particular interest. Interested in the… Read More TangleCast 5: Season Highlights
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