Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Revisiting Madoka on Easter, a Big O Savior, and the Case of Moses and Death Flags

Myssa celebrated Easter, in part, by rewatching the finale of Puella Magi Madoka Magica.  Her analysis of the finale includes discussion of Christian symbolism in the series, symbolism that doesn’t quite fit into the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and even some Gnostic symbolism. [Midnight Equinox] A Day Without Me writes a wonderful piece… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Revisiting Madoka on Easter, a Big O Savior, and the Case of Moses and Death Flags

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Characters that Embody the Fruits of the Spirit: Conclusion

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 For those of us who grew up in church, and even for those who haven’t, but have been exposed to church sermons, the “Fruits of the Spirit” are… Read More Characters that Embody the Fruits of the Spirit: Conclusion

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Accel World 02: Breaking the Barrier and Responding with Dedication

In his first impressions of Accel World, one of my favorite bloggers, draggle, calls the protagonist “fat, short and unbelievably ugly.” I…can’t really argue with him there. But what’s fascinating is that we have a rare model of a protagonist who looks like he’s supposed to.  Ouma Shuu, for instance, is a similarly depressing character,… Read More Accel World 02: Breaking the Barrier and Responding with Dedication

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Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Fallen Angel in Berserk and the Gospel According to Toki

Hana begins her post on Berserk by comparing one the main characters to Satan, as portrayed in Paradise Lost. [THAT Anime Blog] Milo wishes his readers a Happy Easter and talks a bit about a manga side story to Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior, which contains some religious symbolism… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Fallen Angel in Berserk and the Gospel According to Toki

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