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Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Blessed is the Gundam, Time for Tanabata, and Christian Singer’s Anime Dub

I skipped this column the last several weeks because the cupboard has been bare when it comes to spirituality in aniblog posts.  But we return this week with a number of links to such posts.  Enjoy! Draggle quotes Jesus’ teachings more than once in discussing several “moral fallacies” in Gundam 00 which Gundam AGE renounces.… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Blessed is the Gundam, Time for Tanabata, and Christian Singer’s Anime Dub

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Review: The Bible

No, not that Bible. Following on the heals of other publishers offering Christian material in manga and anime format, One Peace Books has released The Bible: A Japanese Manga Rendition.  This version is unique among similar products, as it was created and published in Japan first, before being acquired for stateside distribution. An entertaining read,… Read More Review: The Bible

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Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Selling Animated Souls, Lupin on a Cross, and Epic Christianity

Lady Saika examines characters that sell their souls, including a certain character in Black Butler. [Lady Geek Girl and Friends] On the same blog, MadamAce revisits Spirited Away, commenting on the Shinto aspects of the masterpiece. [Lady Geek Girl and Friends] Zeroe4 quotes Angel Beats in his post about the epic quality to Christianity. [Zeroe4]… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Selling Animated Souls, Lupin on a Cross, and Epic Christianity

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How to Kill a God

Now watch closely, everyone. I’m going to show you how to kill a god. A god of life and death. The trick is not to fear him. – Lady Eboshi, “Princess Mononoke” A common and compelling trope in anime is of characters challenging God.  In Princess Mononoke, for instance, Lady Eboshi attempts to literally kill… Read More How to Kill a God

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Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: In the Garden of Yuri, the Significance of Jesus Cosplay, and Hindu Anime Cola

Ray wonders what would have happened to him if anime had never come into the picture, and ponders about the connection between his Christian faith and that medium. [Anime Diet] Also on Anime Diet, Monsieur LaMoe laments the lack of nun characters this season, as he graphically explains why is moe for Christian girls, while… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: In the Garden of Yuri, the Significance of Jesus Cosplay, and Hindu Anime Cola

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