More than ever, Mawaru Penguindrum gave its audience food for thought in the way of religious symbolism in episode 20. ajthefourth compares Himari’s punishment to those of Adam and Eve. Draggle also mentions the Adam and Eve symbolism and discusses the portions of the episode in terms of Christianity, the Gnostics, and Buddhism. Finally, SnippetTee… Read More Adam, Eve, an Apple, and a Spinning Penguindrum
Many Are Called Story by Gabrielle Gniewek Art by Sean Lam Published by Manga Hero A common criticism of the Bible is that it is dull and unable to capture the attention of modern audiences. But what if a writer and artist created a compelling parable of a Bible story, imitating the manner in which… Read More OEL Manga Review: Many Are Called
I’d been waiting weeks and even months for this. As I drove to my friends house, I was a bit nervous and excited. Truth be told, aside from my wife, this would be only the third time I’d ever watched anime with a friend. A couple of months ago, I was talking to this friend… Read More Worshipping Haruhi…and Other Things Your Heart Desires
Mawaru Penguindrum continues to deliver week after week, defying conventions on the way. Among other things, episode 20 was a beautiful episode about romantic fate. The flashback to Himari and Shouma as children is both touching and difficult to watch. There’s little as heartwarming as watching two kids love on a stray kitten (and little… Read More Mawaru Penguindrum, Episode 20: Himari and Shouma, the First Man and Woman
Draggle discusses Himari’s comments in episode 19 of Mawaru Penguindrum about not amounting to anything in terms of free will. Omo uses The Passion of the Christ to illustrate a point about how viewers watch anime. Katie reviews chapters two and three of amateur Christian OEL, Send Me an Angel. Animekritic briefly mentions an allusion… Read More Himari’s Will, Passion of the Anime, and Guadalupe of Narutaru
Happy thanksgiving, anime fans! Before you dig into that turkey and watch television (football for me…Guilty Crown for you?), I hope you’ll think about all the things you are grateful for. So hey, to get the turkey rolling, we’ll start our lists of thanks: R86: I’m thankful for friends, family, and colleagues who support me.… Read More Happy Thanksgiving, Anime Fandom!
Even in the age of passionate gods and miracles, unheard of was such burning autumn red as drenches the Tatsuta river. – Chihaya’s card As we cruise by the halfway mark of the anime season, I reflect back at the anime I’m following and why. Guilty Crown just out of pure interest in story, Un-Go… Read More Chihayafuru (midway pause) – We will meet each other as we pursue our dreams.
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