Yukari Anzai on Cardcaptor Sakura, Relating to Ajisai Sena, and Finding Warmth in Voice Acting

Yukari Anzai is one of those performers whose work often speaks softly but lingers long after the scene ends. Known for roles that balance emotional restraint, quiet strength, and subtle warmth—including in Lapis Re:Lights (Tiara), The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World (Tiana), and The Dreaming Boy is a Realist (Yuyu)—she has steadily built a… Read More Yukari Anzai on Cardcaptor Sakura, Relating to Ajisai Sena, and Finding Warmth in Voice Acting

01.29.202601.29.2026 TwwkLeave a comment

Grace Notes: Cons vs. Church

My rock n’ roll days of attending concerts are mostly over, and I’ve always preferred watching sports from my living room rather than from the stands, but there are two large group gatherings I still attend with some regularity: Sunday worship at my church and anime conventions here in Texas. That seems like an odd… Read More Grace Notes: Cons vs. Church

01.26.202602.02.2026 Twwk1 Comment

Daily Dispatches from Anime Frontier 2025

In recent years, Anime Frontier has shot its way to being among the very best anime conventions in the state of Texas (and with 50,000 attendees expected, one of the largest). Awesome guests, excellent programming, and excellent management have turned this relatively new con into a highly anticipated one—this year is no different. I’m making… Read More Daily Dispatches from Anime Frontier 2025

12.11.202512.15.2025 TwwkLeave a comment

Beyond the Pixels: Join Finding God in Video Games, Gaming & God, and BtT for FAITHCON 2025!

This Saturday, September 20th, Beneath the Tangles goes live at the “world’s first hybrid Christian convention”! I’m joining our friends from Finding God in Video Games and Gaming & God for Faithcon 2025, a really cool and authentic event that combines local live events with virtual ones as well! We go on at 5pm ET… Read More Beyond the Pixels: Join Finding God in Video Games, Gaming & God, and BtT for FAITHCON 2025!

09.15.202509.22.2025 TwwkLeave a comment

Discussing God, Biblical Themes, and Christian Community at Anime Matsuri 2025

I’m probably never going to an anime convention again. At least that’s what I thought heading into 2025, because as much as I see the need for Christians to be present and serving at conventions, I find cons to be too high-energy and too overwhelming for me. I really struggle to get through them. But… Read More Discussing God, Biblical Themes, and Christian Community at Anime Matsuri 2025

07.21.202507.17.2025 Twwk1 Comment

Anime Matsuri 2025: Cosplay, Biblical Themes in Christianity + More!

Con season is in full swing! On the back of our coverage of all the madness and fun at Anime Expo 2025, we’re on the road again—this time to Houston, Texas, and Anime Matsuri! It’s a convention we know well, having covered it time and time again, leading to some of our favorite articles, like… Read More Anime Matsuri 2025: Cosplay, Biblical Themes in Christianity + More!

07.09.202507.14.2025 TwwkLeave a comment

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Jesus Otaku Journalist

We had the privilege of covering Anime Expo once again this year. T.R. Racki, who has graciously volunteered to cover Anime Expo for us on an annual basis, took a different route this year, joining with our friends at Jesus Otaku on their annual missions trip to the con. Anime Expo 2024 marked the tenth… Read More That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Jesus Otaku Journalist

11.04.202411.03.2024 TwwkLeave a comment

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