Something More: Chuunibyou Faith, Spiral: The Bond of Salvation, and Pope Francis Manga

Due to the lack of spiritually-inclined articles as of late, I’ve skipped the “Something More” column for the past couple of weeks.  It’s time to catch up! D.M. Dutcher examines how the Blade Children of Spiral: The Bond of Reasoning resemble humanity grasping for salvation from Christ. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] Dutcher also delves… Read More Something More: Chuunibyou Faith, Spiral: The Bond of Salvation, and Pope Francis Manga

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

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