Something More: Super Popular Lucky Star Shrine, Shinto Anime, and the Nature of Evil

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

PBS Idea Asks, “Are the Titans from Attack on Titan Really Evil?”

I think you all are going to like this. The PBS Idea Channel, an award-winning Youtube series hosted by Mike Rugnetta, frenetically focuses on different aspects of culture each week in a fun and intelligent way.  This past episode, the channel attacked the titans.  Yes, the anime titans.  Mike Rugnetta and his crew focused last… Read More PBS Idea Asks, “Are the Titans from Attack on Titan Really Evil?”

Something More: Biblical Names of Symphogear, Yura’s Unclean Cup, and Good Catholics in Anime

Cytrus gives a wonderfully in-depth analysis of character names in Symphogear, with a few relating to Jesus, Mary, and Eve. [Yaranakya] Frank dives into Stella Women’s Academy, High School Division Class C3, examining, among other things, Yura’s Pharisaical actions. [A Series of Miracles] Lady Geek girls talks Catholic, as in positive portrayals of Catholics in… Read More Something More: Biblical Names of Symphogear, Yura’s Unclean Cup, and Good Catholics in Anime

Something More: Vulnerability in Silver Spoon and Converting the Residents of Hinata Inn

Frank masterfully draws from Silver Spoon and the story of Adam and Eve, among other sources, in his post about vulnerability. [A Series of Miracles] D.M. Dutcher compare Keitaro’s long-suffering journey in Love Hina to a Christian’s spiritual journey toward maturity. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] __ As part of the Something More series of… Read More Something More: Vulnerability in Silver Spoon and Converting the Residents of Hinata Inn