Penguins at Jesus’ Arrest, Tabuki as Judas, and a Proliferation of Christian OEL Manga

Draggle sees Momoka of Mawaru Penguindrum as a Christ figure with disciples, including Tabuki as Judas.  Roghek responded to that post with one of her own, discussing the episode in terms of the Biblical ideas of sin affecting future generations.  Draggle then wrote another post focusing on our attitudes toward victims and again quoting scripture.… Read More Penguins at Jesus’ Arrest, Tabuki as Judas, and a Proliferation of Christian OEL Manga

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Mawaru Penguindrum Episode 18 and a Painful Response

I don’t think sad and painful things are pointless.  If that’s fate, then they must happen for a reason.  I will accept it and become stronger. As Mawaru Penguindrum marches toward its fateful conclusion, one of the most interesting developments has been the change in how the audience views the show’s characters.  Episodes 17 and… Read More Mawaru Penguindrum Episode 18 and a Painful Response

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Loving God in Macross Frontier, a Loving God in Angel Beats, and God in a Visual Novel

When I was still in love with God / I never expected such a farewell to come. The lyrics above come from the song, “Diamond Crevasse,” in Macross Frontier.  Animekritic does his usual wonderful job of analysis, discussing the possible theological meanings of the song in his breakdown of episode 6 of the series. Kiddtic… Read More Loving God in Macross Frontier, a Loving God in Angel Beats, and God in a Visual Novel

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