Category: Religion

Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 3: Hijabi Cosplayer Ani on Navigating Faith and Fandom

One of the goals of Something Genuine is to introduce viewers to people whose stories might challenge our assumptions about fandom. This week’s guest, Ani, does exactly that. Ani is a cosplayer, content creator, and anime fan who has built a following through her creative approach to cosplay as a hijabi. But what struck me… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 3: Hijabi Cosplayer Ani on Navigating Faith and Fandom

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A Relentless Enemy: Zeiram and the “Roaring Lion” Called the Devil

Happy Friday, otaku! Here I come again with another “old school” anime devo, but as Discotek Media says in all their sizzle reels, “Blu-rays are forever. So are the classics.” Speaking of them, they released today’s subject on Blu-ray a few years ago: Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994). This six-episode OVA (original video animation) from… Read More A Relentless Enemy: Zeiram and the “Roaring Lion” Called the Devil

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Haibara’s Teenage New Game+ and Keys to Living a Rainbow-Colored Youth

Who among us hasn’t wished that they could turn back time and live their teenage years differently—to try harder in school, be more involved in clubs or athletics, ask that girl out or reject that boy you should never have dated. To just live better. In Haibara’s Teenage New Game+, the titular salaryman makes a… Read More Haibara’s Teenage New Game+ and Keys to Living a Rainbow-Colored Youth

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