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Christian Parents and Anime

For a generation of parents, anime was that weird form of entertainment, sometimes fun (think Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z) and sometimes viciously violent and even pornographic. And while it generally stood on fringes of culture during our youth, anime has become relatively mainstream for a new generation of children. Yes, the very adult parts of it still exist, but anime programming is probably best compared to general television programming in the United States—the variety and quality is wide, as is the distribution among intended audiences. Some anime is meant for young children, others only for adults, and most—somewhere in between.

We’ve developed a number of resources to help you understand anime and guide you in entertainment decisions. I’ll be very frank here—my answer when asked, “Is anime okay to show my children,” is almost always this: yes, though as with any type of entertainment, you’ll need to consider your faith values as they have to do with viewing experiences and also take into account your child’s maturity in what they are able to handle.

I encourage you to check out these resources, and then to consider the others below depending on what you want to research. Feel free also email our director if you have specific questions that aren’t covered below.

Recommendation Pages

Anime for Beginners

Beneath the Tangles

Below are some other links that may help you better understand this fascinating and popular form of entertainment:

Anime

What exactly is anime?  While I give a brief rundown in the guide, these pages go further in depth:

Religion in Japan

Anime and Religion

Anime and Christianity

Resources

Viewing Anime

These posts reflect the various ways a Christian may approach anime (or media in general), and include three personal testimonies explaining why Christianity and anime need not be mutually exclusive.

Reviews

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