Category: Shintoism

Something More: Pupa for Christians, Religion in Inari Konkon Koi Iroha, and Adventure Time at the Sisteen Chapel

Rob has taken the mantle of “Christian anime reviewer” and run with it, posting lots of episode reviews on his new site, with recommendations specific for Christians.  Among the reviews this week are Pupa (Episode 1), Nobunagun (Episode 4), and Magical Warfare (Episode 1). [Christian Anime Review] D.M. Dutcher reviews Fortune Arterial, with some notes… Read More Something More: Pupa for Christians, Religion in Inari Konkon Koi Iroha, and Adventure Time at the Sisteen Chapel

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Something More: Shinto Anime Everywhere, 2-D Love for Christians, and the Warrior Priests of Anime

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted this column.  My negligence A busy holiday schedule is to blame! And without further to do, here are some of my favorite religion/spirituality-themed anime articles from this week (and from the past month!): Emily describes the charm of Noragami‘s first episode, while also commenting on the nature… Read More Something More: Shinto Anime Everywhere, 2-D Love for Christians, and the Warrior Priests of Anime

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Something More: Outbreak Company Evangelism, Shaming Kill la Kill, and Shintoism in Gingitsune

We have a couple weeks’ worth of articles to mention, so let’s get started! Frank finds that Outbreak Company‘s “mission” offers some very important lessons for missionaries of the gospel. [A Series of Miracles] Medievalotaku refers to the sin and sainthood, among other ideas, in his examination of how Kill la Kill approaches the idea of… Read More Something More: Outbreak Company Evangelism, Shaming Kill la Kill, and Shintoism in Gingitsune

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Something More: Super Popular Lucky Star Shrine, Shinto Anime, and the Nature of Evil

Jonathan Tappan tells of how the shrine associated with Lucky Star has defied conventional wisdom and grown in popularity. [FunBlog] Inspired by Attack on Titan, Zeroe4 beings a series about whether war is evil or not with a post on the definition of what evil is (or isnt). [Zeroe4] A video preview and artwork is… Read More Something More: Super Popular Lucky Star Shrine, Shinto Anime, and the Nature of Evil

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Something More: No. 6 Relationships, Inoffensive Saint Young Men, and More Religion Data Girl

Medieval Otaku discusses homosexuality in terms of nature v. nurture as he investigates No. 6. [Medieval Otaku] Guardian Enzo analyzes Shinto and Shugendou elements of RDG: Red Data Girl in his review of episode 2 of the series. [Lost in America] D.M. Dutcher uses an example from Little Busters in his plea for mention of… Read More Something More: No. 6 Relationships, Inoffensive Saint Young Men, and More Religion Data Girl

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Something More: Shinto Shinkai, Moe Jesus, and Religion Data Girl

TheSubtleDoctor believes Makoto Shinkai is offering some criticism of certain aspects of eastern religion in his film, Children Who Chase Lost Voices. [rayout] Vivi really enjoyed the Saint Young Men OVA, though offering the manga as even better. [Sekijitsu] D.M. Dutcher offers recommendations to Christians in his dissection of the “community over individual” theme in Onani… Read More Something More: Shinto Shinkai, Moe Jesus, and Religion Data Girl

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