Oh, Madoka Magica – the explosion of posts on your final episodes is nothing short of prolific. And with the religious overtones of the conclusion, I was particularly intrigued. Never has a search for “Jesus” in my blog reader brought up so many posts which didn’t use the name in an exclamatory and not-so-hallow way.… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Madoka Madness
Adolescence is a confusing time for many. A lot of us tried to “find ourselves” during these years, sometimes successfully, sometimes not, and often without even realizing what we were doing. Often, becoming a unique self draws sneers, criticism, and bullying, particularly in the unkind halls of middle schools and high schools. The easier thing… Read More Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai Episode 02: Be Who You Want to Be
The recent Jesus anime, “My Last Day,” has gathered a buzz because of its unrelenting violence and high quality. It follows Jesus’ final days as seen through the eyes of one of the thieves crucified next to Him on the cross. Just before Jesus dies, he utters his final words: “Father, into your hands I… Read More It Is Finished
Characters: Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood Series: Trigun Gender: male Occupation: wanted gunslinger and faux priest/assassin Bible Twins: Jesus Christ and the Apostle Peter Overview On Tuesday, I linked a post to an article entitled “The Gospel According to Wolfwood.” The author of that original piece makes several comparisons between Wolfwood and Bible… Read More The Invisible God in…Trigun
We’re nothing like God. Not only do we have limited powers, we sometimes are driven to become the Devil himself. – Chapel the Evergreen, Trigun, Episode 23: Paradise Nicholas D. Wolfwood has long been a fan favorite, and why not? He’s possibly the coolest character in Trigun, a series long popular in the U.S.; he’s… Read More Nothing Like God: Redeeming Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Easter is upon is – in one week, Christians the world over will celebrate the day Jesus was resurrected. It’s a joyous time for believers, and though its weight is sometimes lost in extraneous elements like Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies, the holiday is the most meaningful one for Christians. As I did in celebrating… Read More Nicholas D. Wolfwood/Rez Week on Beneath the Tangles
As all anime fans know, animation is a medium than can convey emotions and events in a powerful way. In fact, animation can capture certain imagery in a way live action can’t. And so, some stories with immense emotional impact seem to be meant for animation. Such is the case with the story of Jesus’… Read More Review: My Last Day
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