In a German Expressionist world of dark ivy, sinister alleys and creepy children books, Inspector Lunge is a somewhat vampire-resembling, workaholic police detective. He has a very good memory, a well-seated respect for the facts, and a sense of legalism that would give Inspector Jauvert pause. And now, he is now obsessed with a case… Read More The Devil and Johan Liebert
“It wasn’t logical. It didn’t need to be.” As Fruits Basket continues its crazy, emotional, often violent ride toward a conclusion (spoilers ahead for episode eight of the final season), Kyo reveals his connection to Kyoko, particularly her death, and how that is itself connected to his hatred toward Yuki. The series had already made… Read More Yuki is Not Your Enemy
As the Demon Slayer manga nears its conclusion (spoilers ahead), it returns, in spirit, to the series opening—to Tanjirou’s thoughts of home. Muzan Kibutsuji, unable to survive the sun, has passed on his demon power and his own spirit to Tanjirou, who has started to succomb to the invasion. As Giyuu prepares to kill him,… Read More Demon Slayer Chapter 203: Memories of Home
A program is neutral. It is neither good nor bad, though it has the potential to do the work of either. As Serial Experiments Lain moves toward its conclusion, part of the excitement is in wondering if the titular program will do good or bad, or if Lain proves herself to be more than a… Read More Serial Experiments Lain Revisited: Episode 12
Today, we are happy to bring you a guest post by community member Maggie Schoepke. Maggie is a writer, artist, and graphic designer in charge of her blog, Ladies of the Press. While we are a Christian website, one of our goals here at Beneath the Tangles is to foster discussion with anime fans of all… Read More Guest Post: What “Durarara!!” Taught Me About the Way Satan Works
Unless you’re Charlie Daniels’ Johnny, making a deal with the devil probably won’t turn out too good for you. The idea of making a pact with the devil, or a devil figure, is prominent in works of fiction, anime included. Series like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Black Butler, and Code Geass (if you count C.C. as such a… Read More 3-2-1 Contract! Making a Deal With the Devil
Hana begins her post on Berserk by comparing one the main characters to Satan, as portrayed in Paradise Lost. [THAT Anime Blog] Milo wishes his readers a Happy Easter and talks a bit about a manga side story to Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior, which contains some religious symbolism… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Fallen Angel in Berserk and the Gospel According to Toki