Japanese Anime Draws On Religious Traditions
I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime , exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...
How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire. Rengoku’s own techniques reflect this duality: His ...
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Hayao Miyazaki’s “Princess Mononoke,” for example, follows Prince Ashitaka, who is cursed by a demon and ... At the heart of the film is Kyojuro Rengoku, a demon slayer who embodies ...
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Hayao Miyazaki’s “Princess Mononoke,” for example, follows Prince Ashitaka, who is cursed by a demon and ... to form meaningful relationships. Rengoku: The embodiment of selfless heroism ...