When I sent out the call for co-bloggers several weeks ago, my excitement was high, but my expectations low. I wondered if I’d get any applications, and with my stringent requirements, I felt that even if I did, I might have the unenviable task of rejecting applicants. But God absolutely blessed me by sending three… Read More Welcome Beneath the Tangles’ New Co-Bloggers, R86 and Goldy!
Last week’s episode of Mawaru Penguindrum contained a parable that contained religious allusions. Draggles educates us on a gnostic spin on the creation story I was unfamiliar with, as well as the famous myth of Prometheus and fire. Ephemeral Dreamer also discusses Adam and Eve, emphasizing temptation and the apple while going into detail about… Read More In the Garden of Penguins, a “Professing” Fan of Fullmetal Alchemist, and Kamehameh-AMEN
Episode 06 is a curious one. Our two protagonists (Kanade is now beginning to take the role from Yuri) spend most the episode together, either eating or locked up. Meanwhile, World War III is occurring in the school courtyard, as new student council head, Ayato Naoi, uses NPCs as human shields to wipe out the… Read More Re-Viewed: Angel Beats Episode 06 and Why We Love/Hate Dad
One of the series I anticipated most going into the summer season was Kamisama Dolls, which looked as if it could have a great balance of action, sci-fi, romance, and even religion. I enjoyed the first couple of episodes, but not enough to continue with the series, and dropped it there. Others who did finish… Read More Fashioning Kamisama Dolls…and Other Gods
Up until this point in the series, Yuri’s plans have only yielded moderate results and were, for the most part, a bit silly. This episode seems to follow along that similar pattern and 3/4 of the way through, carries a comedic tone as Yuri’s minions try to distract Kanade while Takeyama switches out her exams… Read More Re-Viewed: Angel Beats Episode 05 and Yurippe the Big, Fat Bully
Episode 12 was rich in Christian symbolism. As Shoma told his tale of the bunnies, the goddess, and Mary and the three lambs, it was immediately obvious that much of the story’s inspiration was from the Garden of Eden (among other stories – Draggle mentions Prometheus). Shoma’s tale, of course, was also very different. Still,… Read More Mawaru Penguindrum 12: Brief Analysis of the Christian Symbols
Draggle presents an awesome analysis of episode 11 of Mawaru Penguindrum, including a discussion of fate (with some mentioning of Christianity). Speaking of Mawaru Penguindrum, Landon comments on the ritualistic nature of the series, which he compares to Sunday sermons, with somewhat unfavorable views on both (caution: lots of foul language). Patrick Woodward, the (uncredited?)… Read More Sermon of the Penguins, Why Madoka Isn’t All That, and a New Jesus Anime
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