The past few weeks have been a whirlwind if activity in the world of otaku with the changing of seasons… and with the changing of seasons comes the changing of anime! I have been particularly excited about a number of anime that have started up (or continued) and the possibilities that they have opened up… Read More Anime Today: Biblical Values in Gingitsune
Jonathan Tappan tells of how the shrine associated with Lucky Star has defied conventional wisdom and grown in popularity. [FunBlog] Inspired by Attack on Titan, Zeroe4 beings a series about whether war is evil or not with a post on the definition of what evil is (or isnt). [Zeroe4] A video preview and artwork is… Read More Something More: Super Popular Lucky Star Shrine, Shinto Anime, and the Nature of Evil
Medieval Otaku discusses homosexuality in terms of nature v. nurture as he investigates No. 6. [Medieval Otaku] Guardian Enzo analyzes Shinto and Shugendou elements of RDG: Red Data Girl in his review of episode 2 of the series. [Lost in America] D.M. Dutcher uses an example from Little Busters in his plea for mention of… Read More Something More: No. 6 Relationships, Inoffensive Saint Young Men, and More Religion Data Girl
Omo does a wonderful job of analyzing the spiritual themes in Sasami-san@ganbaranai. [Omonomono] Jay asks the question, “Are there any Christian anime?” [Jays’ Tee Vee] D.M. Dutcher provides advice for Christian viewers in his review of Otoboku: Maidens Are Falling for Me! [Cacao, put down the shovel!] __ As part of the Something More series… Read More Something More: Can You Spare a Christian Anime, Brother?
Jonathan Tappan does a wonderful job of explaining context necessary to understand the Shinto conventions in Sasami-san@Ganbaranai. [FunBlog] Tom Pinchuk ruminates on the importance of religion and spirituality in Dragonball Z. [Anime Vice] Pinchuk also mentioned the topic in a previous post I missed, commented on how DBZ related to the Hindu epic, Ramayana. [Anime Vice]… Read More Something More: Shinto Sasami-san, Oreshura Allusions, and Ramayana = Journey to the West = DBZ
Riverdine jumps into Blue Exorcist and explains the problems she has with the show’s theology. [Inevitably Revised] D.M. Dutcher finds Christian symbolism in the character backgrounds, actions, and motivations of Angel Beats. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] Rocklobster notes the Faustian themes of Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica in his review of the series. [Lobster Quadrille]… Read More Something More: Blue Exorcist’s Theology and My Heart, Your Jesus Beats
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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