Characters in Santa outfits. Check. Romantic gift-giving. Check. Vampire girl who injects people with joyous blood. Uh, check. Karin (Chibi Vampire) was a series I’d almost completely forgotten before deciding to watch episode 19, the show’s Christmas episode. In fact, I don’t remember if I’ve even watched the series (I know that I’ve read the… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: Karin
The Christmas episode for Kimi ni Todoke is simple, but sweet. Unlike most anime Christmas episodes, it focuses more on family than romance or even friendship, which is not a common thing to see. This difference is largely because the main character, Sawako, is socially awkward, and hasn’t had very many friends in the past,… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 7: Kimi ni Todoke
Christmas is just under a week away? In terms of aniblogging, that means lots and lots of reflective posts – and a good number of them involving religion. This is likely the last post in this column until next year, so enjoy your quota of terrific articles about anime and spirituality! Trigun’s traveling preacher, Nicholas… Read More Something More: Crucifixion in Anime, Wolfwood’s Tithing, and Religion in Pokemon
Christmas has always been a happy time for me – my memories of the holidays are nothing but good. Of course, that isn’t the case for everyone. Depression, anger, and sadness is compounded for so many during the holidays. Being surrounded by loved ones helps, but we’re not all so fortunate, and some have to… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 6: Angel Beats!
I’ve taken the first steps. – Kousei Arima Much of the first half of Your Lie in April’s (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) first season revolved around Kousei’s unwillingness to move forward, like a rock in the earth, unable to shift from it’s place – not until Kaori, of course, changes his world. Now, by… Read More Your Lie in April, Episode 11: Actually Human
Our charitable campaign is coming to an end. At midnight tonight (Pacific Time), we’ll conclude our taking of donations for Samaritan’s Purse, through which we’re funding three different causes: Hope for children with disabilities: Your donations will help supply specialized equipment, corrective surgery, or schooling to help a child overcome disabilities. Care for orphans: Your… Read More Final Day to Donate and Win Anime!
For many of us, Christmas is a day on which wishes can be granted. Perhaps even wishes we thought were impossible to grant. That surely must have been the case for Kawagoe Haruma, futsuu na koukousei and protagonist, whom Santa Claus herself (!) awakens on Christmas morning to deliver a package for him through his bedroom window. The package… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: Chocotto Sister
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