Category: Anime

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Fallen Angel in Berserk and the Gospel According to Toki

Hana begins her post on Berserk by comparing one the main characters to Satan, as portrayed in Paradise Lost. [THAT Anime Blog] Milo wishes his readers a Happy Easter and talks a bit about a manga side story to Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior, which contains some religious symbolism… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Fallen Angel in Berserk and the Gospel According to Toki

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Good Friday! Anime-Related Recommendations for Easter

Even if you’re non-religious, Easter is a holiday that might cause you think about faith or even bring you into a church service.  Whether or not you attend, you might consider delving into anime, manga, or anime-related books to indulge your curiosity, interest, or, what I would call, stirrings.  Here are some recommendations for works… Read More Good Friday! Anime-Related Recommendations for Easter

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Passion Week, Day 5: Loving You for Who You Are – Daikichi and Rin

Right from the first episode, it was clear that Usagi Drop was going to be a special show.  The first episode is based around the funeral of Daikichi’s grandfather, with the family attempting to figure out what to do with the old man’s illegitimate child, Rin.  After the family reaches the conclusion of putting her… Read More Passion Week, Day 5: Loving You for Who You Are – Daikichi and Rin

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Passion Week, Day 3: Loving You for Who You Are – Arata and Chihaya

Chihayafuru was a wonderful ride the past two seasons.  My anticipation for each week’s show was never particularly strong, but I rarely walked away from an episode disappointed.  This was due in large part how I felt about the three most significant characters – Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata.  But there was one point in which… Read More Passion Week, Day 3: Loving You for Who You Are – Arata and Chihaya

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