Crystal White of Japanator is attending the New York Anime Festival (NYAF), and posted some interesting remarks about a session she attended. Did you know that Shinigami, translated as Death Gods, are part of the ever-present syncretism in Japanese religion? However, the idea is neither Shinto nor Buddhist: its roots are in western tradition. Read… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Shinigami Syncretism
Angel Beats! to Have an Epilogue News: Although I detailed this story in a past post, it’s worth mentioning again. Angel Beats!, the beautiful Key series from the summer, isn’t quite over. The final DVD release, coming out in Japan in December, will contain an epilogue. Views: The details are sparse at this point –… Read More Week in Review (Sep 25 – Oct 1)
Many conservatives refer to America as a Christian nation (though that’s a point that can be argued). Japan, most certainly is not such a nation. Culturally and religiously, Shintoism and Buddhism form a syncretic mix that affects the daily (and even minute-to-minute) lives of most Japanese. Therefore, it’s no surprise to see one or both… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Natsume Yuujinchou and the Path of Enlightenment
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