The Power of God and Anime Podcast returns! Even if you’re not at that stage of life yet, Mike suggests working toward being the godly husband and man you intend to be. And he looks to the might hero, All Might, for how he demonstrates some of these qualities (and how he doesn’t). That, plus… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 44: A Godly Dad and Husband Like All Might
Can anime point us toward truth? At Anime Matsuri 2026, I joined Tiff from Few of the Many for a discussion about the biblical themes woven throughout anime. Together, we explored how stories of redemption, sacrifice, forgiveness, perseverance, humility, hope, and reconciliation appear throughout the medium—and why those themes resonate so deeply with audiences around… Read More Christian Themes in Anime at Anime Matsuri 2026
Wait wait wait…did NERV merchandise the Evas? ★ 【びーこ】 「 👕 」
There’s something special about seeing a modern Japanese creation (Hatsune Miku) drawn against a classic Japanese art background. Lovely! ★ 【箱hako】 「 🏄♀️ 」
My next guest on Something Genuine Jennifer Sun Bell, the voice behind White Fox in Marvel Rivals, Tamaki in Suzume, Sirius in Re:ZERO, Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero, and so many other roles. But besides being a fan of her work, this interview provided an unexpected joy in discover how much Jennifer and I… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 7: Jennifer Sun Bell on Hapa Identity, Voice Acting, and Belonging
One of my favorite things about my favorite anime series, Oregairu, is that while it is, in one sense, a very traditional romcom, in another it stands by the boast of its full title: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. It’s something totally different. Part of that difference is how witty the… Read More Even Still, Hikigaya Hachiman Is Seeking Something More Genuine than Secularism
There’s an analogy here for both Shinji and Rei…what do you think it is? ★ 【Doeun】 「 Silence 」
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