Fansubbing Sins, Amulet Me Baby, and Buddhist Monk Freestylin’

Tommy of Anime Bowl doesn’t shirk from calling fansubbing a sin and also comments on the anti-Christian atmosphere of anime conventions. [Anime Bowl] In his thoughtful blog, Pirates of the Burley Griffin, John Samuel is going through a twenty-day series on Haibane Renmei, analyzing each episode in concise, informative fashion, while also adding additional commentary. … Read More Fansubbing Sins, Amulet Me Baby, and Buddhist Monk Freestylin’

01.13.201201.13.2012 Twwk5 Comments

Anibloggers: It’s All About the Love…and Haibane Renmei

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. – Jesus, John 13:34-35 Last week, as I reflected on attending my first anime convention, I mentioned in an offhand… Read More Anibloggers: It’s All About the Love…and Haibane Renmei

01.10.201201.10.2012 Twwk12 Comments

Fate/Zero’s Blasphemy as Praise, Gnosticism Among Penguins, and Snowy Weather Yokai

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

12.28.201103.20.2012 Twwk1 Comment

A Serpent in the Garden of Penguins, a Buddhist Ritual in Last Exile, and Giving Thanks for Bento

Taylor Ramage reviews the anime-influence Because the Angels, writing that the author “isn’t afraid of including things that most Christians would consider “dirty” and because of that, she’s produced a story in which Christianity actually has life.” Ephemeral Dreamer suggests a “serpent in the Garden of Eden” allusion in episode 16 of Mawaru Penguindrum. In… Read More A Serpent in the Garden of Penguins, a Buddhist Ritual in Last Exile, and Giving Thanks for Bento

11.04.201111.03.2011 TwwkLeave a comment

Review: Set Apart by Daniel Cronquist

Set Apart by Daniel Cronquist Pleasant Word Publishing 80 pgs. Christian themes and symbolism are ever-present in anime and manga works, from the surface-level use of nuns (Toaru Majutsu no Index, Trinity Blood) and crufixes (Kannagi, Neon Genesis Evangelion) to deeper themes that also have universal relevance, like redemption (Trigun). Japan, however, is not by… Read More Review: Set Apart by Daniel Cronquist

02.04.201102.07.2011 Twwk6 Comments

Interview with Daniel Cronquist, Writer of Set Apart

In 2002, Haibane Renmei, an acclaimed anime with heavily spiritual themes, premiered in Japan. While many pointed out Christian themes in the series, one individual went even further and wrote a book discussing Christian faith in light of Haibane Renmei. Daniel Cronquist, writer of Set Apart, is a civil engineer who traveled extensively throughout Japan. … Read More Interview with Daniel Cronquist, Writer of Set Apart

02.02.201102.01.2011 Twwk1 Comment

Orphans That Never Knew Their Names: Haibane Renmei and the Power of Names

And now we’re grown-up orphans That never knew their names We don’t belong to no one That’s a shame But you could hide beside me Maybe for a while And I won’t tell no one your name And I won’t tell ’em your name When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we flipped… Read More Orphans That Never Knew Their Names: Haibane Renmei and the Power of Names

01.31.201104.06.2022 Twwk25 Comments

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