…each day I murdered, and I defiled, and yet no divine punishment came. – Gilles de Rais, Fate/Zero Episode 13 In a series full of interesting characters, I’ve become most intrigued with one of the villains of Fate/Zero, Gilles de Rais. The last episode of the season brought us deeper into his psyche, as he… Read More Fate/Zero’s Gilles de Rais: Our Double Self and New Year’s Resolutions
I took last week off for Christmas, which means there is a plethora of links to share on Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere today. I’ll return to the regular Friday schedule starting next Friday. I was surprised that although this week’s Fate/Zero included a lengthy discussion of God’s sense of justice and His nature, few… Read More Fate/Zero’s Blasphemy as Praise, Gnosticism Among Penguins, and Snowy Weather Yokai
Among the many strengths of Fate/Zero are the selections and personalities of the heroes, and maybe most fascinating among them is Gilles de Rais, otherwise known as Bluebeard. Insane, bloodthirsty, and mechanical in how he dispatches innocent victims, Gilles de Rais makes a much better villain than we’re used to in typical anime fare. The… Read More Fate/Zero’s Caster and the Real Gilles de Rais
A while back, I asked this question on Formspring: Fate/stay night: epic or boring? I’m thinking about watching this series. The artwork looks great and the story sounds interesting, but the first few minutes of episode one didn’t hook me and I don’t want to waste precious viewing time. Worth watching? The series looked cool,… Read More Fate/Zero, the Sin of Joy, and Christian Hedonism
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