Something More: The Prodigal Hikikomori, Inking Pope Francis, and My Little Pony Federal Taiwanese Christmas

Frank investigates Outbreak Company as he compares the life of an hikikomori to the Parable of the Prodigal Son. [A Series of Miracles] Read an interview with the artist (whom we’ve also interview in the past) of a Pope Francis OEL manga. [Manga Hero] Author and aniblogger, D.M. Dutcher, begins to explain why he isn’t… Read More Something More: The Prodigal Hikikomori, Inking Pope Francis, and My Little Pony Federal Taiwanese Christmas

12.06.2013 TwwkLeave a comment

The Ten Best Anime Christmas Episodes, Part II

Yesterday, I gave numbers 6-10 on my list of the ten best Christmas anime. Today, we’ll complete our countdown! 5. Maison Ikkoku I don’t think any anime series has ever done angst better than Maison Ikkoku, which balances that teeth-clenching feeling of “Why don’t they get together?!” with writing and character development that keeps us… Read More The Ten Best Anime Christmas Episodes, Part II

12.04.201312.04.2013 Twwk22 Comments

The Ten Best Anime Christmas Episodes, Part I

Thanksgiving has past and Christmastime is now upon us. For me, that traditionally means watching Christmas shows and movies. In recent years, I’ve added Christmas anime, which have become as ubiquitous as anime beach episodes, to my regular holiday viewing list. I’ve now watched dozens and dozens of Christmas anime episodes – many are certainly… Read More The Ten Best Anime Christmas Episodes, Part I

12.03.201312.03.2013 Twwk2 Comments

Readers’ Response: What Are You Thankful For?

Happy Thanksgiving, all! I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday! There are many things I’m thankful for, but I want to emphasize particularly how thankful I am to you, the readers of this blog. For much of this year, I’ve shifted much of the time I usually use for this blog and moved it toward… Read More Readers’ Response: What Are You Thankful For?

11.28.201311.26.2013 Twwk8 Comments

Anime Today: The Power of Prayer

Nagi no Asukara is easily one of the most beautiful and simultaneously unassuming anime this season. Masquerading as a generic slice-of-life drama, Nagi no Asukara presents a wonderfully crafted world that is similar enough to our own to be relatable, yet different enough to present an intriguing mystery. And while it’s doing all of this,… Read More Anime Today: The Power of Prayer

11.27.201310.03.2014 Japesland2 Comments

Golden Time, Episode 08: I Walk a Lonely Road

I have this fragile sort of love for Golden Time. As each episode progresses, I’m almost afraid to admit to myself how much I enjoy the show – enough to be among my favorite series – because I also see flaws that lead me to think the entire show will eventually come crashing down. The… Read More Golden Time, Episode 08: I Walk a Lonely Road

11.22.201311.21.2013 TwwkLeave a comment

More Lessons from Clannad: Be Like Ushio

For such a fantastical story, Clannad has surely taught me a lot about real life. It’s emphasize to me the need to be selfless, faithful, and obedient. And today, again, I thought about the anime when I was home with my family. I had put the children to bed after a tough day, one in… Read More More Lessons from Clannad: Be Like Ushio

11.20.201311.20.2013 Twwk8 Comments

Beneath the Tangles

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