“He is risen.” Christians will make this proclamation across the world today as they commemorate Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, giving second life to those who would put their faith in him. Count me among the faithful who will worship today in thankfulness for this miracle. This Easter, however, is a bit strange for me—besides… Read More Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: Wonder Grace Priority
Jesus is amazing. And I mean that in the most awe-inspiring way. Recently, in a conversation I had with my husband, I shared that as someone who feels they have been called to encourage others, it is difficult when those I’m trying to encourage don’t listen to what I have to say. I opened up… Read More Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: Burning Fire & Living Water – Violet Evergarden Reminds Us We Need a Savior
What does it mean to truly arise from the tomb, from everything the tomb implies? That is, death not only (only!) of the body, but of certainties, of hopes, big and small, of innocence, virtue and long-sustained efforts, of wisdom, of connections, of memories, of meaning, of the past and the future, of the entire… Read More Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: Arising from Angel’s Egg Deluge
With Easter approaching this Sunday, Beneath the Tangles is posting thematically connected articles each day in commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection. For 2021, our theme is “Arise.” What’s the least romantic title one could think of for a standard romantic anime? Of all the options that can come from the human mind, I Want… Read More Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: A Pancreas-Eating Kind of Love
With Easter approaching this Sunday, Beneath the Tangles is posting thematically connected articles each day in commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection. For 2021, our theme is “Arise.” I’m making my way through the excellent shonen series, Jujutsu Kaisen, and am currently at the point where protagonist Yuji Itadori, who as the human host of… Read More Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: Like Itadori from Training, How Will We Emerge?
Gurren Lagann, the classic series by Gainax, is known for its bombastic attitude, expressed through its animation, characters, and music. But it’s also famed for a certain character’s death. Kamina, who is introduced as an apparent deuteragonist, dies early in the series. It’s a shocking and powerful moment, a rare and bold move that impacts… Read More Holy Week and Anime: Arise
Hey guys, Josh here! You know, Valentines Day (Or if you’re me “Singles Awareness Day”) is coming up, and I found myself thinking about that famous piece of scripture from 1 Corinthians 13…you know the one: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.… Read More Love and Soul: 12 Anime Couples for Valentine’s Day Out of Song and Scripture
We posted a piece earlier today celebrating the lunar new year, but we couldn’t let this special weekend go by without commemorating another certain holiday. Let Mash bring you into the weekend with some chocolates, and whether you’re with a loved one or not, may you have a lovely Valentine’s Day! ★ 【YeoNwa】 「 バレンタインマシュ… Read More Fanart Friday EXTRA: Happy Valentine’s Day from Mashu
Happy Lunar (Chinese) New Year’s, folks! While in America, it’s been a somber celebration in light of reports of attacks on Asian Americans, I hope that if you do celebrate this time, it’s with kindness and the spirit of hope and good things to come. And if you’re mood is a bit dampered, maybe this… Read More Fanart Friday: My Happy Lunar Academia New Year
My most memorable Christmas was the one midway through my 5th grade year. My dad has been absent the year previous as a soldier at war in the Middle East, but our family was now reunited. In addition there was just something about that time of my life, the glory of childhood I suppose. That… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 12: Toradora