For week three of our Haibane Renmei small group study, we delved into episodes four and five of the series. In episode four, Rakka joins Kana at her job in the clock tower, while in episode four she spends time with Nemu in the library. The latter episode, especially, contained some of the more obvious… Read More Haibane Renmei Study: Week 3 Discussion Notes
I’m so happy that there’s new Genshiken, even if the voices are different (and some are hard to get used to). Even the Oguie/Sasahara arc was skipped. Even if I didn’t really like the initial chapters of the Genshiken Nidaime manga. It still felt like visiting old friends I hadn’t seen in years and not… Read More Genshiken: Church for the Broken (Otaku)
Frank dives into episode 13 of Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, examining that episode’s ideas about servanthood, as well as that topic in relation to God. [A Series of Miracles] Annalyn begins to watch Soul Eater, and draws comparisons between God and Lord Death, reminding us of God’s nature. [Annalyn’s Thoughts] Cytrus responds to Nick… Read More Something More: God and Soul Eater, Anime and Serving, Madoka and Salvation
Today’s article is a guest post from Annalyn of Annalyn’s Thoughts. One of my favorite anibloggers (and an aspiring author), Annalyn has long been a friend of Beneath the Tangles, and previously wrote an entry for our Aniblogger Testimony series. I have a confession to make: I am a complainer. I watch Naruto Shippuden, which… Read More Confession of a Complaining Naruto Fan
As our small group continues it’s study through examination of Haibane Renmei, I’ll continue to post discussion updates here on Beneath the Tangles. We had a full house again this week as delved into episodes two and three of the series. Unfortunately, some audio problems made discussion difficult, but the participants still had many interesting… Read More Haibane Renmei Study Discussion Summary, Week 2
Kendall Lyons uses Summer Wars to illustrate his own yearning to use his spiritual gifts. [Cartoon Daily News] D.M. Dutcher makes recommendations for Christians viewers, per usual, as he reviews a variety of the series this week: Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren’t They? Review: Eden Of The East (Complete) Several streaming series Dutcher… Read More Something More: Faithful Mangaka, Lessons from Summer Wars, and Anime Reviews from a Christian Perspective
When I attended A-Kon 24 at the beginning of June, I went in with a mission. One thing I hoped to do was to sit down with Vic Mignogna, voice actor extraordinaire, and talk to him about his profession and his faith. Thankfully, the helpful staff at A-Kon set up our interview, and we had… Read More Interview with Voice Actor Vic Mignogna (2013)
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