Something More: Magi Love, Christian Lessons from Naruto, and Kill La Kill Buddhism

While shows like Your Lie in April and Wolf Girl and Black Prince continue to give great material for spiritual discussion, it’s interesting that some series with big moves on the horizon – Naruto with a final movie upcoming and Digimon with a return of it’s season one characters – also provide opportunities to discuss… Read More Something More: Magi Love, Christian Lessons from Naruto, and Kill La Kill Buddhism

11.21.201411.21.2014 Twwk1 Comment

Your Lie in April Episode 7: Slave to the Score

After so many episodes of epiphanies and emotional closings, episode seven of Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) is even keeled. Arima prepares for the piano competition while continuing to battle his inner demons. Meanwhile, we learn more about Emi and especially Takeshi, two talented pianists who have longed to defeat Arima… Read More Your Lie in April Episode 7: Slave to the Score

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Anime Fans Give Back! Help the Less Fortunate and Win Anime DVDs

Isn’t it strange how the holiday season becomes all about us? Christmas has turned into an occasion to spent lots of money (and oftentimes on ourselves). Our writers want to flip the focus this year and turn toward those who are in need. We are eager to help heal and care for individuals who are… Read More Anime Fans Give Back! Help the Less Fortunate and Win Anime DVDs

11.20.201412.18.2014 Twwk5 Comments

When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace Episode 7: Making Light of Faith

I’ve watched just three minutes and 15 seconds of When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace (Inō-Batoru wa Nichijō-kei no Naka de) this season, but those three minutes and 15 seconds, from episode seven, were awfully good. Found via a Tumblr post, it was of Hatoko absolutely going off on Jurai. I don’t have much context for… Read More When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace Episode 7: Making Light of Faith

11.19.201411.19.2014 Twwk13 Comments

Celestial Method Episode 7: Take the Step

Then why are you here, Nonoka? – Koharu (episode seven) Seven episodes into Celestial Method (Sora no Method), and the relationships between the group of old friends is almost wholly repaired. The way the show was going, I thought that in this episode we might see Shione become the latest to break down and succumb… Read More Celestial Method Episode 7: Take the Step

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Something More: Your Pursuit in April, SAO’s New Earth, and Eureka Seven’s Messiah

Baby, it’s coooold outside! A perfect opportunity, I think, to watch anime and read about it! Edward Elric knows he’s missing something in human transmutation equations – he just doesn’t know it’s the soul. [Old Line Elephant] There’s plenty of comparison to be made to both the Christian and Buddhist religions with relationship to deities… Read More Something More: Your Pursuit in April, SAO’s New Earth, and Eureka Seven’s Messiah

11.14.201411.14.2014 Twwk3 Comments

Your Lie in April Episode 6: Changing Seasons

Kousei is changing. Slowly but surely, the impact that Kaori is having on his life isn’t just something that shocks him – it is moving him to become a better person. In episode six of Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso), the fruit of his relationship with Kaori is beginning to show.… Read More Your Lie in April Episode 6: Changing Seasons

11.13.2014 Twwk3 Comments

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