Episode 4: “Flux” I was actually going to take a break this weekend from GC and merge this episode with next week’s episode. But, as circumstances would have it, this episode gave such a slamming impact, it needed its own post. It not only gives us the rest of the information we have been waiting… Read More Guilty Crown Episode 4 – Saved by a Prayer
Taylor Ramage reviews the anime-influence Because the Angels, writing that the author “isn’t afraid of including things that most Christians would consider “dirty” and because of that, she’s produced a story in which Christianity actually has life.” Ephemeral Dreamer suggests a “serpent in the Garden of Eden” allusion in episode 16 of Mawaru Penguindrum. In… Read More A Serpent in the Garden of Penguins, a Buddhist Ritual in Last Exile, and Giving Thanks for Bento
Since I started watching Chrono Crusade, I’ve been impressed by the bits and pieces of Christianity that popped up in episodes. While they may function as quasi-religious story elements (Evangelion, anyone?), these pieces are still often true and sometimes used in context. At the same time, I’ve also been underwhelmed, particularly by the characters whose… Read More Chrono Crusade and the Silence of God
Episode 3: “Void Sampling” No Shu, this is not a dream.
In his review of Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84, a three volume work in which cults and Jehovah’s Witnesses play a role, Boyd Tonkin describes the protagonist as “clearly belong[ing] on the manga and anime planets of Japanese pop culture.” Among other analysis, Draggle delves into Momoka’s function in as the title character of Mawaru Penguindrum episode… Read More Momoka as Jesus, Waiting on YWAM, and Buying Religious Manga
Judith: Captive to Conqueror Volume 2 Story by Gabrielle Gniewek Art by Sean Lam Published by Manga Hero Why do we do what we do? What is our motivation? And what matters more – what we do or what we think? Or are both equally important? I’m sorry life was not kinder to you. But… Read More Manga Review of Judith: Captive to Conqueror, Volume 2
Character: Phantom Miria Series: Claymore Gender: female Occupation: claymore Bible Twin: Jesus Christ Overview When it comes to manga, one series continually leaves powerful impressions on me, volume after volume. Claymore, Norihiro Yagi’s violent fantasy series about demon-hunting women who are part demon themselves, is an epic series in terms of its scope, multiple story… Read More Finding the Invisible God in Claymore: Phantom Miria
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