TangleCast 16: Sweetness and Lightning and Love

In episode 16 of The TangleCast, JP (Japesland) and Kaze discuss (with lots of monologue from JP!) the sweet simplicity of the virtues displayed in Sweetness and Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma), especially that of love. Intellectual endeavors are a wonderful pursuit, but every once in a while you just need to take a breather to rest your weary mind… Read More TangleCast 16: Sweetness and Lightning and Love

Something More: Belonging in Bungou, Berserk “Sunday School,” and Dangerous Flying Witches

Anime often revels in deviant storytelling. Add that to its cultural roots, and it’s easy for misunderstanding and stereotyping to occur among Western audiences. Christians, especially, seem hesitant to embrace anime due, in part, to its oftentimes default spiritual content. Witches, demons, spirits, and magic frequently flavor Japanese storytelling, which can sound worse in word… Read More Something More: Belonging in Bungou, Berserk “Sunday School,” and Dangerous Flying Witches