Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Medaka Jesus Box, Liturgical IFOs, and Kami in the Legend of Zelda

Draggle compares two characters from Medaka Box to God the Father and Jesus Christ, pointing out ideas like perfection, brokenness, and one’s place before a perfect God. [Draggle’s Anime Blog] JoeAnimated examines the meanings of names in Eureka Seven Ao, including IFO names, which are all connected to Catholicism. [We Remember Love] The latest attempt… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Medaka Jesus Box, Liturgical IFOs, and Kami in the Legend of Zelda

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Atypical Dating, Day 1: Women Who Can’t Cook and Reversing Expectations

I don’t pronounce myself an expert on dating, but as a married man and father of two, I feel I have some wisdom to share.  I also believe anime, with all its quirks and make-believe scenarios, can teach us something about relationships.  With this in mind, I’ll be sharing a bit about relationships over the… Read More Atypical Dating, Day 1: Women Who Can’t Cook and Reversing Expectations

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Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Happy Science Anime, Mission: Otaku, and What’s in a Name?

Ammtoday has begun a blog similar to ours, examining Christianity through anime.  A post this past week compares a scene in the manga, From Far Away, to Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness, and encourages us to find power in weakness. [Anime and Manga Industries Today] Ben Ettinger gives a very thorough review of the Happy… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Happy Science Anime, Mission: Otaku, and What’s in a Name?

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Sakamichi no Apollon: What Do You Think It Takes to Make an Interfaith Relationship Work?

One the of most interesting aspects of Sakamichi no Apollon is the inclusion of Christianity in the plot.  In episode two, it’s inferred that Kaoru is surprised (and maybe even a little weirded out) to find that Sentarō and Ritsuko are Christians.  Yet, it doesn’t hinder Kaoru from continuing to pursue a romantic relationships with… Read More Sakamichi no Apollon: What Do You Think It Takes to Make an Interfaith Relationship Work?

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Review: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 2 (Limited Edition Boxset DVD/BD/CD Combo)

Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Volume 2 Limited Edition Boxset DVD/BD/CD Combo Aniplex of America Episodes 5-8 100 minutes Rating: 13+ Sayaka Miki, after contracting with Kyubey to save the lives of Madoka and herself, is now learning what it means to be a magical girl.  She finds that not only must she contend with witches,… Read More Review: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 2 (Limited Edition Boxset DVD/BD/CD Combo)

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