One of my favorite things about my favorite anime series, Oregairu, is that while it is, in one sense, a very traditional romcom, in another it stands by the boast of its full title: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. It’s something totally different. Part of that difference is how witty the… Read More Even Still, Hikigaya Hachiman Is Seeking Something More Genuine than Secularism
Some books entertain us. Some inform us. And every once in a while, a book helps us understand ourselves. Jordan Calhoun’s memoir, Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Pop Culture, was one of those books for me. That’s why I was especially excited to welcome Jordan to Something Genuine for a conversation… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 6: Jordan Calhoun on Representation, Religious Trauma, and Why Piccolo is Black
One of my favorite things about attending anime conventions isn’t the guests, the art, or even the anime itself—it’s the people. I never felt that more strongly than last year, when I cohosted a panel at Anime Matsuri. This year, we’re coming back, as Tiff of ShortStuffArts (Etsy/YouTube) and Few of the Many (Instagram/ YouTube)… Read More Christian Themes in Anime and Church Community at Anime Matsuri 2026
With more than 100 productions to her credit, Anastasia Muñoz may be one of the most prolific voice actors in anime, having built an impressive resume over 15+ years that includes memorable roles in series such as Fruits Basket, Death Parade, Strike Witches, Jormungand, and, more recently, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, where she voices the… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 5: Anastasia Muñoz on Teaching, Storytelling, and Anime
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about Something Genuine this season is how different each conversation has been. We’ve talked football, overcoming setbacks, and animation with Mike Golic, Jr. We’ve discussed creativity and mentorship with voice actor Ben Stegmair. We’ve explored cosplay, faith, and family with Ani. And we’ve spent time with musician Hana… Read More Something Genuine Returns This Thursday
Dear Christian VTubers and Streamers, You are doing important work. Whether you realize it or not, you are serving on the front lines of digital ministry and missions. Through streams, videos, conversations, Discord servers, and social media, you are reaching people that many churches never will. Some of the people who listen to you are… Read More An Open Letter to Christian VTubers and Streamers
Disaster has been averted, and life returns to normal in the capital—or so Beryl assumes. But Lucy has other ideas in mind and, bringing Ficelle along, requests that the middle-aged swordsman help his former student teach a class. Beryl isn’t so sure, but goes along with Ficelle anyway to observe—her teaching, the students, and whether… Read More First Impression: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II
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