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

04.27.201204.26.2012 TwwkLeave a comment

Anime, Manga, and Comic Book Nun Giveaway Winner

Beneath the Tangles’ first-ever contest in now complete! I drew a winner of the Chrono Crusade DVD set and Warrior Nun Areala manga, comics, and graphic novels in the most sophisticated way possible – slips in a plastic (not red Solo) cup:

01.25.201201.25.2012 Twwk11 Comments

The Great Chrono Crusade and Comic Book Nun Giveaway

Several months ago, I started watching Chrono Crusade, which portrays a young nun and a demon as they try to stop other demons in 1920s New York City. To celebrate my decision to finally post my final thoughts on the series, I’ve decide to give away the review copy of Chrono Crusade provided by the… Read More The Great Chrono Crusade and Comic Book Nun Giveaway

01.17.201201.18.2012 Twwk19 Comments

The Twelfth Day of Christmas Anime: Chrono Crusade

Chrono Crusade Episode 12: “Holy Night” The Christmas Story Marking the midway point of the series, episode 12 of Chrono Crusade begins with Rosette stealing Azamaria away from Christmas play practice. There are troubling things going on in San Francisco, and the two will go there along with Chrono, but not before celebrating Christmas with… Read More The Twelfth Day of Christmas Anime: Chrono Crusade

12.25.201112.16.2011 Twwk3 Comments

Jumping Into…Chrono Crusade

Many of us have a list of anime we’d like to watch one day. Within my own list is a smaller one consisting of anime that I particularly want to watch because of Christian themes, symbols, or characters contained within. I’ve avoided that list for a while, but now I’m digging in. I decided to… Read More Jumping Into…Chrono Crusade

09.14.201109.13.2011 Twwk6 Comments

Manga Review: Warrior Nun

Warrior Nun Issue 1 by Run Ishida Antarctic Press The Warrior Nun series had a long life in the American comic book scene. It’s popularity led to additional projects, including planning of an animated series and a manga released in Japan. The manga, while featuring a similar-looking main character, is quite different from it’s American predecessor. The story… Read More Manga Review: Warrior Nun

04.08.201104.08.2011 TwwkLeave a comment

Manga Review: Warrior Nun Areala Vol. 1

Summary (from back cover) Once per generation, the Valkyrie-turned-angel Arela embodies herself in a worthy sister of the Warrior Nun order. Warrior Nuns are an elite class of warrior for the Vatican. Areala’s purpose is to battle the forces that would seek to destroy her church and Mankind. Join Arela as she’s sent to New… Read More Manga Review: Warrior Nun Areala Vol. 1

04.06.201104.07.2011 Twwk10 Comments

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