Meg Raspberry is getting cocky. By episode 6, she’s got collecting teardrops of joy to break the curse over her down to a fine art: All you need to do is target the weak and vulnerable, flourish some magic, and voila! Tears of joy and gratitude, heh heh heh. She’s acting like a creepy old… Read More The Pruning & Cleansing of Meg Raspberry: Once Upon a Witch’s Death, ep. 6
It’s not every day that you compare God to a horse girl, but that’s what I’m about to do. Episode 6 of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray is an absolute beast of an episode: beautifully storyboarded, stunningly animated, and nail-biting both for the action, but even more so, for the relational dynamics underpinning it. It’s a… Read More Of Dying Dreams and Unholy Vows, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, ep. 6
Judge not lest ye be judged? Hold your horses, friends. Should Christians never judge others? Or are there instances when they should? And just as importantly—what’s the best way to do so? On this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast, Mike looks to Naruto’s relationship with Iruka-sensei, recent examples in the vtuber… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 22: Judging Naruto
He is risen! He is risen indeed.
This piece is adapted from this week’s newsletter. Consider subscribing to Above Anime, which sends an original anime-focused devotional and a rundown of our content each week to your inbox. The subscription is free. Good Friday is a day of contemplation for Christians across the globe as we head into the more celebratory Resurrection Sunday.… Read More Good Friday and the Silence of God
Rewatching Violet Evergarden (the series) recently reminded me why it is still my favorite anime, even after seven years since it first aired and five since its brilliant conclusion. Despite the influx of major shounen action productions during this period, few have matched its impact on me. The storytelling, character depth, and emotional resonance of… Read More Violet Evergarden and Understanding the Meaning of Love
We sat down recently with voice actor extraordinaire James Arnold Taylor to talk about his newest project, the Angel Studios-released film, The King of Kings—a most unique retelling of the Jesus story. JAT talks all about that work and so much else, including voicing both Marty McFly and Doc Brown from Back to the Future… Read More Hello There! James Arnold Taylor Talks The King of Kings, Being a Christian VA, and The Animatrix!
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