Category: Religion

Penguins at Jesus’ Arrest, Tabuki as Judas, and a Proliferation of Christian OEL Manga

Draggle sees Momoka of Mawaru Penguindrum as a Christ figure with disciples, including Tabuki as Judas.  Roghek responded to that post with one of her own, discussing the episode in terms of the Biblical ideas of sin affecting future generations.  Draggle then wrote another post focusing on our attitudes toward victims and again quoting scripture.… Read More Penguins at Jesus’ Arrest, Tabuki as Judas, and a Proliferation of Christian OEL Manga

TwwkLeave a comment

Momoka as Jesus, Waiting on YWAM, and Buying Religious Manga

In his review of Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84, a three volume work in which cults and Jehovah’s Witnesses play a role, Boyd Tonkin describes the protagonist as “clearly belong[ing] on the manga and anime planets of Japanese pop culture.” Among other analysis, Draggle delves into Momoka’s function in as the title character of Mawaru Penguindrum episode… Read More Momoka as Jesus, Waiting on YWAM, and Buying Religious Manga

Twwk2 Comments

Sermon of the Penguins, Why Madoka Isn’t All That, and a New Jesus Anime

Draggle presents an awesome analysis of episode 11 of Mawaru Penguindrum, including a discussion of fate (with some mentioning of Christianity). Speaking of Mawaru Penguindrum, Landon comments on the ritualistic nature of the series, which he compares to Sunday sermons, with somewhat unfavorable views on both (caution: lots of foul language). Patrick Woodward, the (uncredited?)… Read More Sermon of the Penguins, Why Madoka Isn’t All That, and a New Jesus Anime

Twwk2 Comments

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: First Prayer, Silent Prayer, and 9/11 Prayers

Following a testimony he shared last week, David Gilman-Frederick shares another beautiful story – this time of a most interesting young lady helping with relief efforts in Tohoku. In remembrance of 9/11, Tenchi provides a list of prayers and thanks and Eugene Woodbury takes the opportunity to educate about mokutou, or Japanese silent prayer. Alafista.com… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: First Prayer, Silent Prayer, and 9/11 Prayers

Twwk4 Comments

Tohoku Testimony, Retreat from Anime, and Descending into Hell

Kathleen Kern, who works for a Christian peacekeeping organization, writes about her absorption with anime and how it developed into a novel. David Gilman-Frederick shares the wonderful story of an elderly Japanese man’s transformation in the months following the Tohoku earthquake. Canne talks about her spiritual retreat from the busyness of the world, including media… Read More Tohoku Testimony, Retreat from Anime, and Descending into Hell

Twwk12 Comments

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Catholic Mecha, Japan’s Yokai, and the Future of Saint Young Men

This week’s look at posts and other items in the anime blogosphere related to religion and spirituality. Comic Book Resources interviewed Thundercats writer Brandon Easton, whose graphic novel “Shadowlaw” arrives in November.  With an art style influenced by manga, the work is an interesting concept involving the Catholic church (excerpt taken from the interview): It’s… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Catholic Mecha, Japan’s Yokai, and the Future of Saint Young Men

TwwkLeave a comment