In an era of pointless sequels, Mononoke The Movie: Ashes of Rage bucks the trend—with a flourish! The animation is immersive, dazzling the senses as it balances a psychedelic color palette with a parchment paper aesthetic that makes for a unique fusion of modern and feudal—a combination that is echoed in the soundtrack, with its… Read More Film Review: Mononoke The Movie: Ashes of Rage
Howdy, dear reader! In my last article, I sought to illustrate how TPN, my favorite anime ever made, takes inspiration in its themes, lore, and even its name from the biblical story of the Promised Land, and how the parallels extend to the gospel itself. (Be sure to check this article by our writer Thathilomgirl for… Read More The Promised Neverland and the Mass, II: Come and See
Sometimes social media can feel like an episode of Demon Slayer, which people headbutting you and calling you names, like Inosuke does Tanjirou. But in those moments, are we replying in a godly way? Are we controlling our anger like Tanjirou or acting as a poor witness? Mike talks about self-control in a rage-baiting world… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 27: Inosuke’s Rage Bait and Tanjirou’s Self-Control
Art streams with Whit are back! After a well-earned break, Whit returns to Twitch this week, but with a different focus—one that we think you’ll enjoy! We are turning toward an event-focused Twitch stream. That means fewer but longer streams that we’ll schedule out in advance—and an opportunity for you to participate by voting for… Read More Our Twitch Stream Returns With More Art, Longer Streams, and New Anime!
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…our man Mike! The Power of God and Anime podcast starts with, you guessed it, his thoughts on the new Superman movie! Mike also covers plenty more, including his expansive selection for this episode’s anime recommendation and a discussion about the depths of God’s grace, using I Left My… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 26: Good Enough for Yuke Feldio (and Good Enough for God)
“I can’t stop the monster, I’m losin’ my control.” Kafka Hibino has earned his one and only chance to prove himself to the defenders of humankind. Yes, his body is one of the biological horrors unleashed upon Japan. But is he still, at heart, the young boy who risked everything to protect a childhood friend?… Read More First Impression: Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
In the first episode of Season 2, Azusa meets again the deity who brought her to this isekai when she reincarnated after death by overwork. Pretty much everything about the episode’s depiction of divinity is pure silliness: The goddesses are likened to idols on the performance circuit, complete with glow sticks and other merch, a… Read More I’ve Been Killing Slimes’ Unexpected Insight into the Heart of God
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