A month ago, TWWK offered all of the readers on this blog the opportunity to decide what anime you wanted me to review. I am stunned at the result. I never imagined that Natsume Yuujin-Cho would win, especially against Sword Art Online. Well anyway, prepare yourselves as I am about to begin. Natsume Yuujin-Cho (aka… Read More TBT Readers Choice Winner: Natsume Yuujin-Cho
Occasionally, I find myself writing posts like this, where I ramble on about a vague idea. They have the virtue of giving my dear readers an insight into how my mind works, though I can’t claim the following as a polished article. In this case, the condition of Captain Harlock’s world in 2977 A.D. reminds… Read More Examining Old School Anime: the Arcadia as the Church
Before I get into this week’s topic, I want to apologize to the readers of Beneath The Tangles as I was not able to meet my commitment and post two weeks ago. We (my wife and I) were actually in the process of moving into our first home so we are very blessed and grateful… Read More Gaming With God: Playing With The Right Intentions
For the past 72 episodes of Kuroko’s Basketball, we’ve watched the title character play with passion and teamwork. This contrasts with Kuroko’s middle school team’s philosophy, which was self-centered and drained away their enjoyment of the game. Kuroko and his high school team have beaten four of his five former teammates, the supposedly invincible Generation of Miracles.… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Why is Akashi’s Basketball Wrong?
So many thing happened in episode 10 of OreGairu 2 – the conclusion of one long arc and a transition into another. Too much happened, frankly – I had to rewatch it to absorb it all. And for an episode where so many plotlines moved along, it’s interesting to note that character development did occur,… Read More OreGairu 2, Episode 10: You Change, I Change
When Marnie Was There directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi Studio Ghibli/GKIDS 103 minutes Studio Ghibli has built its success on telling stories of girls who find strength to overcome obstacles, and in the process undergo beautiful transformations. For its final film, Studio Ghibli again presents that tale, but dives into newer territory by setting it against… Read More Review: When Marnie Was There
The title character’s quest for redemption in the Rurouni Kenshin OVA’s contrasts sharply with the Christian idea of our own lack of power in redeeming ourselves. [Lady Hannah Beth] I’m a few weeks late in this linking , but since you’ll see Anime Reporter on this blog later today, it’s relevant to post a recent… Read More Something More: Redeeming Kenshin, Protestors at Fanime, and Plastic Memory Moments
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