Something More: Buddhist x Buddhist, Noragami Catholicism, and Manga in a Buddhist Temple

Our site is of course focused on finding Christian allusions and themes in anime, and oftentimes this article finds the same in other sites doing the same kind of work. And so I’m glad that this week’s links provide a little more diversity when it comes to spiritual conversation and anime: Annalyn explores Buddhist and… Read More Something More: Buddhist x Buddhist, Noragami Catholicism, and Manga in a Buddhist Temple

05.16.201405.16.2014 TwwkLeave a comment

Untangled: Should I Tell My Parents I Watch Anime?

In our Untangled series, we answer questions that readers submit to us about anime, religion, and/or the intersection of the two. You can submit a question to staff through the “Ask the Staff” button on the page menu. Q. Hi, im 16, and i have been watching anime 3 years this summer however my family… Read More Untangled: Should I Tell My Parents I Watch Anime?

05.13.201408.12.2014 Twwk2 Comments

Mekaku City Actors: Friends with the Monster

After catching up with recent episodes of Mekaku City Actors, up through episode five, I’m now totally hooked. I’m enjoying the characters, the art, the mysteries, and the tone of the series. I’m also liking the little post-show scenes involving the story of the monster. The last one, following episode five, particularly garnered my interest.… Read More Mekaku City Actors: Friends with the Monster

05.12.201405.12.2014 Twwk3 Comments

Something More: Baby Steps Christian Coaching, One Week Friends’ Bible, and Divinity of the Japanese Language

I’ve skipped posting this column for the last several weeks – apologies! Thankfully, we’re returning this week with a number of very engaging articles and reviews: Frank makes some wonderful connections between Kaori’s journal in One Week Friends and the most significant book for Christians, the Bible. [A Series of Miracles] In Hunter x Hunter‘s… Read More Something More: Baby Steps Christian Coaching, One Week Friends’ Bible, and Divinity of the Japanese Language

05.09.201405.09.2014 TwwkLeave a comment

Guest Post – Contra Divitias: Kill la Kill’s Opprobrium of Wealth

Medieval Otaku is run by a bookworm inflamed with a desire for learning and for God. The study of foreign cultures, literature, and history eventually led to him discovering anime, which hooked him with the remarkable richness and beauty of its stories and is likely to remain a strong hobby of his for decades to… Read More Guest Post – Contra Divitias: Kill la Kill’s Opprobrium of Wealth

04.28.201404.29.2014 Twwk7 Comments

Letter from the Editor: Shiny, Happy Changes

Dear Readers, This September, Beneath the Tangles will be four years old. In the summer of 2010, I surveyed the blogosphere and found a void in the type of blogging I felt God leading me to do. With one simple post, I was off and running. If you know me, the person who quits everything… Read More Letter from the Editor: Shiny, Happy Changes

04.25.201404.28.2014 Twwk7 Comments

An Anime Easter

Easter is the most holy day for Christians – one that’s more meaningful than even Christmas, even if it’s eclipsed by that holiday. As such, it’s a good opportunity for Christians to reflect on Christ and even for non-Christians to explore the holidays. Don’t know exactly what it’s all about? Why not take a look… Read More An Anime Easter

04.20.201404.20.2014 Twwk7 Comments

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