Category: Religion

Something More: R-Rated Anime for Christians, Zen of Shinsekai Yori’s ED, and Censorship in Anime

illegenes explores the influence of Zen Buddhism upon the seasonal change shown in Shinsekai Yori‘s second ED. [Shibireru Darou?] Jonathan Tappan examines the Shinto influences on Sasami-san@Ganbaranai. [FunBlog] D.M. Dutcher provides a list of recommended anime, breaking them down by rating. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] In another post, Dutcher lists recommended anime that he… Read More Something More: R-Rated Anime for Christians, Zen of Shinsekai Yori’s ED, and Censorship in Anime

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Something More: Gods in K, Deism in Future Diary, and When Bad Things Happen to Zetsuen no Tempest Characters

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

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Something More: More Buddhism in Shin Sekai Yori, Festival Time, and No Politics or Religion on Aniblogs!

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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Something More: Evil Religion in Shin Sekai Yori, Catholic Context in Angelic Layer, and My Seven Little Deadly Sins

The new season of anime has started!  Each season brings with it a series or two that deals with spiritual, supernatural, and/or religious themes.  Since these ideas are often used simply as a plot device with little meaning, I tend to ignore these shows.  But Shin Sekai Yori may be a little different.  And at… Read More Something More: Evil Religion in Shin Sekai Yori, Catholic Context in Angelic Layer, and My Seven Little Deadly Sins

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