Jesus, Riku’s Sinful Nature, and Loving Death Like Sakurako-san

Chris Kincaid wrote a really interesting article recently comparing Superman and Goku, grounding it in the idea that the two heroes are fundamentally different – the first represents American, individualism, Christianity, and a perfect idea to strive for, while the latter represents community, Buddhism, fatherhood, and growth. Chris contends that “[Superman] inspires us, but his… Read More Something More: Goku/Superman/Jesus, Riku’s Sinful Nature, and Loving Death Like Sakurako-san

12.04.201512.17.2015 TwwkLeave a comment

Grading Studio Ghibli

While news of the demise of Studio Ghibli has been much exaggerated, rumors of the company shutting down, or even ending its original animation production, certainly unnerved the many of us who adore the studio’s films. Though Studio Ghibli perhaps hasn’t in a long time released a film that will one day be considered a… Read More Grading Studio Ghibli

08.08.201408.08.2014 Twwk17 Comments

Whisper of the Reality-Struck Heart

Of all the great Studio Ghibli works, my favorite is probably Whisper of the Heart. Smaller in scale than almost any of the others, it’s a very personal story about a young girl, a boy, and their dreams. Because most of us remember well the days we were young and had dreams as big as… Read More Whisper of the Reality-Struck Heart

05.15.201305.15.2013 Twwk5 Comments

Carnival Time: Anime Wish Fulfillment, Part I

Justin’s failed attempt to avoid a “wish fulfillment anime post” led me to Iso’s latest proposal for the Blog Carnival series. Though I love my life in the here and now, it’s still fun to think about the little things I would have liked to add to my life, and certainly anime is the tops,… Read More Carnival Time: Anime Wish Fulfillment, Part I

01.21.201301.20.2013 Twwk9 Comments

Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Wisdom of Heartseed, Ghibli in Catholic Magazine, and Christianity in Evangelion, Trigun, and FMA: Brotherhood

Draggle continues to examine Kokoro Connect with Christian language, finding the kids caught up in a battle between flesh and Spirit, and Heartseed as similar to Ecclesiastes’ teacher. [Draggle’s Anime Blog] Sarah Greydanus, the teenage daughter of reviewer Steven D. Greydanus, reviews Whisper of the Heart. [National Catholic Register] After finally finishing Neon Genesis Evangelion,… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Wisdom of Heartseed, Ghibli in Catholic Magazine, and Christianity in Evangelion, Trigun, and FMA: Brotherhood

08.18.201208.16.2012 Twwk5 Comments

Strait from the Heart: Anime Set to George Strait

Today, George Strait celebrates his 59th birthday. If recognize his name, but aren’t a fan, you may not understand what a major star he was (and is) in country music. His 57 #1 hits are the most of any singer in any genre ever. He was most popular in the 80s and 90s, but was… Read More Strait from the Heart: Anime Set to George Strait

05.18.201105.18.2011 TwwkLeave a comment

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