This past weekend, I was blessed to take part in the Ashita no Anime podcast. Alexander, who has been a friend to this blog, was gracious enough to invite me to speak about an interesting topic: the religious allusions in the most unlikely of anime, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! I think you might enjoy the… Read More Anime Podcast: Atheists, Christians, and Eyepatch Girls
I recently uploaded an app called “Anime Amino.” It’s a social community for anime fans – mostly teens and mostly those who enjoy Black Butler, Fairy Tail, Naruto, and the like. To engage the community, I asked this question in the discussion section: Have you ever been bullied for being an otaku? I didn’t intend… Read More Anime and Bullying: Adolescent Otaku Dealing With Bullies
Mira mentions the presence of Shinto and Buddhist allusions in episode six of K. [Hachimitsu] In Tenchi’s thorough analysis of episode five of Zetsuen no Tempest, she contemplates the role God has when bad things occur and how people find comfort in God during those times. [Tenchi’s Thoughts] Rocklobster compares Deus and Murmur of Future… Read More Something More: Gods in K, Deism in Future Diary, and When Bad Things Happen to Zetsuen no Tempest Characters
You know what I’ve realized? I kind of despise Ararararararagi, the protagonist from Bakemonogatari. I already mentioned how, out of his own choice, he puts himself into tempting situations. But perhaps more to the point, Araragi is selfish and blind. Though Senjougahara is anything but perfect (STAPLE!), she’s still a multi-layered, beautiful character who loves… Read More Arararararagi’s Cheap Grace
I absolutely love Bakemonogatari. It’s such a unique series, full of interesting characters and perhaps the best dialogue of any anime I’ve seen. Nisemonogatari brought back the same characters (while adding more) and the cool dialogue…but with it, a host of problems. One was Araragi himself, who seemed to now be visiting all of his… Read More Tempted By the Fruit of Another…Possessed Anime Girl
The plot thickens! I guess. As Kirito and Leafa continue their march toward Asuna, a group of well-strategized players attempt to block their path. Kirito turns into a giant creature (of course), and slices and eats them up (of course). Afterward, Leafa does the logical thing and tells Kirito that he should join the baddies… Read More Sword Art Online, Episode 19: Here and There, Always the Same
So, I haven’t read the following article, in which vucubcaquix discusses more Buddhist allusions in Shin Sekai Yori, because I’m trying to keep myself from being spoiled for episode six, which I’ve yet to watch. But I highly recommend it, since it’s written by a pair the blogosphere’s best. [The Untold Story of Altair and… Read More Something More: More Buddhism in Shin Sekai Yori, Festival Time, and No Politics or Religion on Aniblogs!
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