I didn’t expect to like Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash. But, as I wrote in the season reviews, it turned out to be fairly enjoyable. In fact, I found it soothing, almost like something from the slice of life genre: a perfect wind-down show for the end of a busy day. I saw it as a kind of… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Grimgar and Discordant People
Gungrave is my all-time favorite anime, and the main character, Brandon Heat, numbers among my favorite anime characters. The first time I watched it, I was hit by his fighting ability and loyalty. But as I watched the show a few more times, I realized there is more depth to Brandon, and that he is a… Read More Holy Week: Brandon Heat as a Christ Figure
Princess Tutu is a show that’s pretty low-profile. Or rather, its somewhat childish name forces it into obscurity. It’s also not normally a show people turn to when looking for biblical parallels, but hidden behind its shallow initial impression is a story that explores concepts such as free-will and sacrifice in depth. Ultimately (spoilers), the… Read More Holy Week: Princess Tutu as a Christ Figure
In the greater world, though I would say particularly within the anime community, Christians often gain a bad rap for being “prudes” (those who are unable to take the occasional sexual joke or two, though this definition often also colloquially extends to profanity and other topics deemed “unsuitable for a Christian audience”). Much of this mindset is… Read More Jesus Would Probably Like Nichijou (and Yotsubato… and Azumanga Daioh…)
I recently had a conversation with a close friend of mine about what exactly it was that made my favorite stories my favorite stories. Several ideas were thrown out. Character development. Emotional attachment. Good story. You know, all the buzzwords that people throw into a review but don’t really know what they mean (heh, shots fired).… Read More Subverting Expectations
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you’re having a day of cheer and festivities with loved ones! And if you’re not, I hope that you stay warm, find joy in the season (and the reason for it), and enjoy your day. I know that’s easier said than done, especially if you’re having a tough season or… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 12: Toradora
Tomorrow, I’m giving a presentation on “The Theology of Death Note” in one of my classes. I was reluctant to choose Death Note, because a lot of people have already written about its connections to Christianity (including Casey here at BtT, just a couple weeks ago). I wanted to write about something new… but I also wanted… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Kira of Death Note vs. the God of Life
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