Something More: Wolfwood Gospel, Fairy Tail Vulnerability, and Ecchi for Christians

Ah, July…the days of summer heat, fireworks, and of course, new summer series! There’s a lot to be excited about this summer season, including some of the series talked about below, including one whose light novel is getting a translation in English! Nicholas D. Wolfwood’s final, moving scene in Trigun gives us the story of… Read More Something More: Wolfwood Gospel, Fairy Tail Vulnerability, and Ecchi for Christians

07.17.201507.17.2015 TwwkLeave a comment

Wolfwood and Vash: A Contrast in Faith

There’s a distinction between a Christian in name only and one in practice. You don’t have to proclaim yourself a Christian to know as much – those outside the faith can see the actions of, say, the Westboro Baptist Church and without much knowledge still firmly state that these folks are not practicing the faith… Read More Wolfwood and Vash: A Contrast in Faith

04.20.201504.19.2015 Twwk6 Comments

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Violence, Grace and Redemption in Trigun

In 2003, a wonderful essay about Nicholas Wolfwood was posted in the ToonZone forums. Academic in nature, the essay discusses the Christian themes of sinful nature and grace as they are present in Trigun, particularly shown through Wolfwood. The essay is excellent and gives a lot of insight about the series. It also touches on… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Violence, Grace and Redemption in Trigun

04.23.201104.20.2011 Twwk10 Comments

While I Was Yet Lost: Wolfwood Meets Grace

As we continue to approach Easter with Wolfwood Week here on Beneath the Tangles, I’m proud to present “While I Was Yet Lost.” This is a short and wonderful fanfiction piece written by an anonymous friend. The story has Christian overtones, but even if you’re adverse to Christianity, I encourage you to read it—it doesn’t… Read More While I Was Yet Lost: Wolfwood Meets Grace

04.20.201108.24.2022 StaffLeave a comment

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: The Gospel According to Wolfwood

Nicholas D. Wolfwood is a man of many vices…but does that make him a bad man? And how do those vices reveal the Gospel message? Azalea of Liz-Jen.com explored the spirituality of Trigun in a couple of short essays, including the one linked below. She begins with interesting comparisons of Wolfwood to several biblical characters. … Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: The Gospel According to Wolfwood

04.19.201104.15.2011 Twwk2 Comments

Nothing Like God: Redeeming Nicholas D. Wolfwood

We’re nothing like God. Not only do we have limited powers, we sometimes are driven to become the Devil himself. – Chapel the Evergreen, Trigun, Episode 23: Paradise Nicholas D. Wolfwood has long been a fan favorite, and why not? He’s possibly the coolest character in Trigun, a series long popular in the U.S.; he’s… Read More Nothing Like God: Redeeming Nicholas D. Wolfwood

04.18.201103.24.2020 Twwk13 Comments

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