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Category: Untangled

Can a Christian Watch Naruto and Dragon Ball Z?

I often receive questions from concerned viewers of anime who struggle with certain aspects of the medium, or in some cases, the entirety of it. On occasion, it feels appropriate to share that question with our broader audience, as well as my response. Here’s an example I recently received: Is it okay to watch Naruto… Read More Can a Christian Watch Naruto and Dragon Ball Z?

06.17.202006.16.2020 Twwk7 Comments

Untangled: Beloved Anime with Problematic Scenes

In our Untangled column, we answer questions (edited for clarity) from the readers. Feel free to email us a question or ask us one through any our social media platforms. Today’s question comes from Connor: When a pretty safe series has one or two aspects you don’t approve of, how do you react? Ex. I… Read More Untangled: Beloved Anime with Problematic Scenes

04.22.202004.21.2020 Twwk5 Comments

Untangled: Should Christians Ship?

In our Untangled feature, we answer questions posed to us from our readers. Today’s submission comes from “M”: What are your thoughts on shipping? I ask because there is a shipping pair that I have grown extremely fond of since seeing the anime and I have written some and read quite a bit of fanfiction about them.… Read More Untangled: Should Christians Ship?

08.24.201605.10.2018 Japesland3 Comments

Untangled: On Scrupulosity in Anime

In our Untangled feature, we answer questions posed to us from our readers. Today’s submission comes from Patrick H.: My Name is Patrick H. I’m 21 years old, a devout (or at least trying) Catholic and I’m a big fan of Anime. Actually, to be specific, I love story-telling in general. Ever since I was… Read More Untangled: On Scrupulosity in Anime

12.28.2015 medievalotaku10 Comments

Untangled: Where Have All the Devoted Christians Gone?

In our Untangled feature, we answer questions posed to us from our readers. Today’s submission comes from Jon: Throughout my short life, I have come across a small amount of “devoted Christians.” An amount so small, in fact, I can count them with one hand. I have my own belief why this is so: God… Read More Untangled: Where Have All the Devoted Christians Gone?

12.21.201512.17.2015 Twwk3 Comments

Untangled: Clannad Visual Novel or Anime?

In our Untangled feature, we answer questions posed to us from our readers. Today’s submission comes from Michael: Hello I have some questions about clannad. 1 would you recommend this title? 2 which version of clannad should I read/play first to get the whole story, from start to finish? (VN, LN, anime, manga). Thank you… Read More Untangled: Clannad Visual Novel or Anime?

10.06.201510.05.2015 TwwkLeave a comment

Untangled: How Should a Christian React at a Japanese Shrine?

In our Untangled feature, we answer questions posed to us from our readers.  Today’s question/comes courtesy of Hannah, who dives into anime, animation, and writing on her site, Lady Hannah Beth: I take the martial art aikido in California at a Christian dojo, however, I am moving to Hawaii very soon and I would like… Read More Untangled: How Should a Christian React at a Japanese Shrine?

06.04.201506.04.2015 Twwk14 Comments

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