People are more than numbers. This was part of my pedagogical philosophy when I was a high school history teacher (now many moons ago). Despite dealing with events long past and the frequent discussions of the numbers of people involved in those events, I hoped to help my students understand that they were studying the… Read More Rei Ayanami and the Imago Dei
Serial Experiments Lain, the trippy, confusing, prescient techno-horror anime from the late 90s, is a milestone sort of series for my anime journey. I love the very audacity of the show—and I like talking about its ideas and concept as much as the anime itself! So you bet that I enjoyed joining our friend Melvin… Read More Let’s Love Lain! Twwk Joins the Cinematic Doctrine Podcast
We are covering some of the hottest manga, novels, and manhwa available this week, with reviews of the new volumes of series like Overgeared, Villains are Destined to Die, and Ichi the Witch. Check out all our reviews below! Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow (Vol. 5) • Ichi the Witch (Vol. 2) • Omniscient… Read More Reader’s Corner: Overgeared (Vol. 10), The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices (Vol. 7), and Villains Are Destined to Die (Vol. 3)
Of all the many AU universes conceived by fans and the creators alike, this business one for My Hero Academia is definitely the sharpest. Ochako yelling at Bakugou? LOVE IT! ★ 【黃金★肉鬆】 「 MHAスーツパロ 」
Since ancient times, the dragon has been the only beast to equal the tiger. Even if you’re not by my side right now, I will leap through space and time and always be by your side. These feelings will never change. ★ 【mang poom】 「 tiger & dragon 」
What does it mean to believe in God? Does it mean to believe He exists? To believe the Bible is true? In this episode of The Power of God and Anime, Mike looks at Naruto and how he lives out his belief as a model for how Christians should live out theirs. Plus, he digs… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 42: Believe It!
Old swordmasters, physics-bending “vanits,” traitorous hero’s party members, and semi-homemade dishes are on the menu in this week’s Reader’s Corner, as we once again cover the latest light novels, manga, and manhwa releases! The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions (Vol. 1) • Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in… Read More Reader’s Corner: Banished from the Hero’s Party (Vol. 12), From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Vol. 5), and The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions (Vol. 1)
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