The Power of God and Anime, Episode 18: Nami and Hachi, Forgiveness and Trust

How do you forgive people who have done something terrible to you? Does forgiveness—as God demands it—require trusting that person again and rebuilding the relationship? Mike digs into this pertinent and challenging topic today through the example of Nami and Hachi on episode 18 of The Power of God and Anime podcast! He also drops… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 18: Nami and Hachi, Forgiveness and Trust

02.27.202503.03.2025 mikesgeekworldLeave a comment

No One Is Too Far Gone: Heroes & Villains in My Hero Academia

What makes an exceptional anime? Is it a protagonist with a relatable journey as they go from zero to number one hero? Or is it watching an antagonist’s backstory unfold, only to find that it reminds us of our own? It’s true that protagonists can be inspiring, but an exceptional anime is not just about… Read More No One Is Too Far Gone: Heroes & Villains in My Hero Academia

11.13.202311.15.2023 Staff2 Comments

Tangle x Cast 6: Forgiveness in Naruto, Kenshin, Demon Slayer, and Furuba (REPOST)

Our original posting of episode six had audio issues. So here it is again (for the first time). We guarantee you haven’t listened to this episode yet, so please give it a spin! Why do we forgive? Why does it come more easily for some than for others? Is it easier for you to forgive… Read More Tangle x Cast 6: Forgiveness in Naruto, Kenshin, Demon Slayer, and Furuba (REPOST)

01.10.202301.10.2023 Twwk1 Comment

Otaku Collision Series, #1: You are Forgiven

Over the next few months, we’ll be posting pieces written by Micah, a former Christian aniblogger. While his site, Otaku Collision, is no longer extant, we’ve arranged to keep a few of his treasured works (greatest hits?) alive on our site. Today we’re posting the first, about Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen (Trust and Betrayal). Coincidentally, in… Read More Otaku Collision Series, #1: You are Forgiven

01.13.202201.13.2022 Staff4 Comments

The Heike Story: A Tale of Forgiveness?

There are many lessons to learn from The Heike Story: the cost of pride, the trauma of war, the insidiousness of bitterness. Every episode conveys these truths with both the elegance and firmness of a martial artist’s killing blow. But the true heart of this series is far subtler and as such can be easily… Read More The Heike Story: A Tale of Forgiveness?

01.05.202201.03.2022 claire11 Comments

Newman’s Nook: The Parable of Hatchan

Hatchan the Villain It’s during the Arlong Park Arc of One Piece that readers are first introduced to a group of fishmen who, led by Arlong, have taken over Cocoyasi Village, the home of Straw Hat navigator Nami. It’s a distressing development, as Nami had spent years trying to raise the funds to free her… Read More Newman’s Nook: The Parable of Hatchan

06.04.202106.04.2021 mdmrn2 Comments

Todoroki and Breaking Through Ice and Fire

To say that the Todoroki family in My Hero Academia is broken is an understatement. The father, Enji (know to the public as Endeavor, the number one hero), was abusive to both his children and wife. He’s trying to mend his ways, but the damage he left is much more akin to that of a… Read More Todoroki and Breaking Through Ice and Fire

06.02.202105.25.2021 TwwkLeave a comment

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