We’re nothing like God. Not only do we have limited powers, we sometimes are driven to become the Devil himself. – Chapel the Evergreen, Trigun, Episode 23: Paradise Nicholas D. Wolfwood has long been a fan favorite, and why not? He’s possibly the coolest character in Trigun, a series long popular in the U.S.; he’s… Read More Nothing Like God: Redeeming Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Easter is upon is – in one week, Christians the world over will celebrate the day Jesus was resurrected. It’s a joyous time for believers, and though its weight is sometimes lost in extraneous elements like Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies, the holiday is the most meaningful one for Christians. As I did in celebrating… Read More Nicholas D. Wolfwood/Rez Week on Beneath the Tangles
This is the fourth in a series of Aniblogger Testimony posts, where select writers will discuss their personal faith. Today’s post is by Arianna of Otaku Life. The previous posts in this series were written by Lauren Orisini, R86, and Nikko. I was not a religious person. I really had no intention of being a… Read More Aniblogger Testimony: Faceplanting into Religion
As all anime fans know, animation is a medium than can convey emotions and events in a powerful way. In fact, animation can capture certain imagery in a way live action can’t. And so, some stories with immense emotional impact seem to be meant for animation. Such is the case with the story of Jesus’… Read More Review: My Last Day
As Kermit the Frog so famously put it, “It’s not easy being green.” Likewise, it’s not easy being a Christian who likes anime. I’m not saying at all that Christian anime fans endure any type of suffering – that’s both shallow and ignorant. However, many Christians struggle with joining their love of the medium with… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: From Manga to Eastern Orthodoxy
Warrior Nun Issue 1 by Run Ishida Antarctic Press The Warrior Nun series had a long life in the American comic book scene. It’s popularity led to additional projects, including planning of an animated series and a manga released in Japan. The manga, while featuring a similar-looking main character, is quite different from it’s American predecessor. The story… Read More Manga Review: Warrior Nun
This is the third in a series of Aniblogger Testimony posts, where select writers will discuss their personal faith. Today’s post is by Niko of Anime Savvy. The previous posts in this series were written by Lauren Orisini and R86. I’ve always been fascinated with belief. I even went to graduate school to study folklore and… Read More Aniblogger Testimony: Hard-Wired for Storytelling
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