Tag: Haibane Renmei

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Tsuritama’s Hindu Conch, Tokyo Cathedral Cafe, and Destined to be a Shuu

Mira unpacks the Hindu and Buddhist implications of the conch shell in Tsuritama. [Hachimitsu] Lacybacula tells us all about a cafe in Tokyo with a unique spin – it’s designed to resemble a Catholic Church [Lady Geek Girl and Friends] Zeroe4 calls us the “Shuu’s of the world” as he muses on God-given destinies, including… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Tsuritama’s Hindu Conch, Tokyo Cathedral Cafe, and Destined to be a Shuu

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Good Friday! Anime-Related Recommendations for Easter

Even if you’re non-religious, Easter is a holiday that might cause you think about faith or even bring you into a church service.  Whether or not you attend, you might consider delving into anime, manga, or anime-related books to indulge your curiosity, interest, or, what I would call, stirrings.  Here are some recommendations for works… Read More Good Friday! Anime-Related Recommendations for Easter

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Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Crown Shuu with Crowns and Song, Fan Service in Church, and Rick Santorum Talks Boku no Pico

I grew up singing “Crown Him With Many Crowns,” but never a version like this!  The multi-talented Emily of Altair and Vega sings Draggle’s reworked lyrics to the hymn, conveying events in Guilty Crown episode 19 that paint Shuu as a Jesus figure. [Draggle’s Anime Blog] Abilene Christian University professor, Richard Beck, discusses what might… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Crown Shuu with Crowns and Song, Fan Service in Church, and Rick Santorum Talks Boku no Pico

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Kure-nai, Haibane Renmei, and the Weight of Sin

Usagi Drop, done.  Aishiteruze Baby, done.  Now, I only had one more anime to complete in my slice-of-life, young-man-ends-up-caring-for-young-girl trifecta – Kure-nai. Or so I thought. I had no idea that I was about to enter into an anime that was more Moriboto than Bunny Drop, featuring fists-for-hire, supernatural powers, and a family of assassins.… Read More Kure-nai, Haibane Renmei, and the Weight of Sin

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Gnostic Haruhism, Buddhist Church of Madoka, and an Animevangelist

In his unique style, Monsieur LaMoe discusses how karmic religions intertwine with Aquarion EVOL.  I admit, he lost me before I was halfway through.  I did enjoy his pronouncement of Maaya Sakamoto as an “animevangelist,” however. [Anime Diet] The author of the new Cyberpunk Otaku blog posts a bit about her religious beliefs. [Cyberpunk Otaku]… Read More Gnostic Haruhism, Buddhist Church of Madoka, and an Animevangelist

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