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Beneath the Tangles

connecting anime and christianity in genuine community

Author: Kaze

Kaze is a graduate from the University of Tokyo who currently works on developing gene therapies for genetic diseases. He is a Nanatard since 2009 and mostly spends his time reading VNs and studying Japanese. Strangely enough, also a devout Christian.

Harmonia and Outdated Religion

Key’s newest story has finally been released after multiple delays. Harmonia is a kinetic novel, much like Planetarian, and got an English release even before the Japanese release. While the music and art were a wonderful immersion into the story, the actual writing itself was subpar. I do appreciate many of the themes and ideas… Read More Harmonia and Outdated Religion

11.03.201605.10.2018 KazeLeave a comment

Sweetness and Lightning Staff Review

So you thought we were done reviewing the summer season? Think again! For one final show, the staff has gathered together to give various opinions on what clearly had the most diverse appeal to all of our differing tastes: Sweetness and Lightning.

10.07.201605.10.2018 Kaze4 Comments

Summer Anime 2016 Review (Part 3/3)

Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara Food Wars! The Second Plate Annalyn – 7/10 Shokugeki 2 only has thirteen episodes, and I am not okay with that. I had my hopes up for twenty-four (like in the first season), so I was very disappointed when I realized I was watching the last episode. Honestly, Shokugeki is one of… Read More Summer Anime 2016 Review (Part 3/3)

10.06.201605.10.2018 Kaze4 Comments

Summer Anime 2016 Review (Part 2/3)

Berserk Berserk Medieval Otaku – 7/10 Berserk stands as one of the most famous manga ever made, and it received a brilliant anime adaptation in 1997.  One can see that they tried to bring the artistic craftsmanship of the series’ creator to life on screen.  The Berserk of 2016, however, which covers events after the Golden… Read More Summer Anime 2016 Review (Part 2/3)

10.05.201605.10.2018 Kaze3 Comments

Summer Anime 2016 Review (Part 1/3)

Planetarian Planetarian Japesland – 7/10 Writing critical reviews is perhaps the part of blogging that I am least skilled at. My opinions constantly change, and as soon as I say or write something somewhere, I often immediately regret what I stated or how I stated it. If you follow our podcast, you may remember the episode… Read More Summer Anime 2016 Review (Part 1/3)

10.04.201605.10.2018 Kaze2 Comments

Narcissu Zero: Proof of Existence

As you may have noticed from our recent Narcissu giveaway, Narcissu Zero is the newest release of the Narcissu series. This time, while the story returns to the 7th floor, it instead takes us back to the very origins of the 7th floor. It is a fairly simple story and one that was more romantic… Read More Narcissu Zero: Proof of Existence

09.02.201605.10.2018 KazeLeave a comment

We’re Giving Away 10 Narcissu Anthology Season Passes!

Hey everyone, we have some super exciting news today. As you could guess from the title, we are having a Narcissu Anthology season pass giveaway! For those unaware, we of Beneath the Tangles (well, at least Japes and I) are big fans of Narcissu for its respectful inclusion of Christian faith in its stories that present… Read More We’re Giving Away 10 Narcissu Anthology Season Passes!

08.12.201605.10.2018 Kaze47 Comments

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