Erin Straza reports on a 7th grader who sent a Hello Kitty doll into space, and hopes to use her passions to stir joy in others, too. [Christ and Pop Culture] The Cajun Samurai jumps into the harem tale of gods and demons known as Shuffle…and then wishes he hadn’t. [The Cajun Samurai] D.M. Dutcher… Read More Something More: Hello Kitty in Space, Christian Manga, and Shuffled Spiritual Stories
Riverdine jumps into Blue Exorcist and explains the problems she has with the show’s theology. [Inevitably Revised] D.M. Dutcher finds Christian symbolism in the character backgrounds, actions, and motivations of Angel Beats. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] Rocklobster notes the Faustian themes of Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica in his review of the series. [Lobster Quadrille]… Read More Something More: Blue Exorcist’s Theology and My Heart, Your Jesus Beats
illegenes explores the influence of Zen Buddhism upon the seasonal change shown in Shinsekai Yori‘s second ED. [Shibireru Darou?] Jonathan Tappan examines the Shinto influences on Sasami-san@Ganbaranai. [FunBlog] D.M. Dutcher provides a list of recommended anime, breaking them down by rating. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] In another post, Dutcher lists recommended anime that he… Read More Something More: R-Rated Anime for Christians, Zen of Shinsekai Yori’s ED, and Censorship in Anime
Nami dives into the themes of redemption and Christ symbolism in Trigun. [The Budding Philosopher] Medieval Otaku compares Demon Eyes Kyo to Christ and examines some Christian themes and symbols in Samurai Deeper Kyo. [Medieval Otaku] D.M. Dutcher of the Cacao, put down the shovel blog continues “A Christian’s Guide to Anime and Manga,” posts… Read More Something More: Medieval Maoyuu Maou Yuusha Church, The Last Temptation of Madoka, and Samurai Deeper Christ
Conservative Protestant website/publication, Christianity Today, places The Secret World of Arrietty among its honorable mentions in its listing of the “Most Redeeming Films of 2012.” [Christianity Today] Meanwhile, the first episode of Sasami-san@Ganbaranai has grabbed attention for it’s religious allusions. Omo gives a great breakdown of the Shinto symbolism in episode one [Omonomono] while Zyl… Read More Something More: Redeeming Arrietty, Shinto Symbol Sasami-san, and 10 Signs You Might Be a Christian Otaku
I took a break last week from Something More, so today’s links are for articles posted over the last fortnight. Enjoy! Nami gives her thoughts on Trigun, including how Vash and Wolfwood’s beliefs mirror or disagree with her own Christian ones. [BookLoversUnite] Rocklobster gives Haibane Renmei a 10/10 and in his review, mentions the possible… Read More Something More: Jesus and Buddha Talk Evangelion, Buddhism in Paprika, and Haibane Renmei’s Purgatory
Nick describes the conflicting issues of pornoviolence in our beloved games and anime, and points to a specific example in this past week’s episode of Sword Art Online. [A Rather Silly Blog] Click writes about his adoration of mythology and how Tsuritama is a modern take on the Japanese myth of Ryūjin, the water dragon.… Read More Something More: Pornoviolence in Sword Art Online, Mythology of Tsuritama, and the Kingdom of iDOLM@STER
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