My kids introduced me to anime. It took several years before my husband and I branched out and chose to watch it without the kids or their suggestions. I think they heaved a sigh of relief when they heard which one we chose, and they even have all joined us to watch My Hero Acadamia, the last one we started without the kids. I’ve mentioned how we got started watching anime with our kids in other posts.

However, anime and Christendom don’t traditionally go together. Most adults will look cross-eyed when teens discuss anime. So when I heard about this anthology of devotionals based on anime, I jumped on board. Immediately, I thought of the anime my middle son watched with me, Re:Creators. I loved the art style, but even more, it made me think about the worlds I create. It’s because of Re:Creators that my current world I’m working with has songs, stories, tasty food, and lore.

Premise of Finding God in Anime

I love how God works. Among the worst times, or in the most unexpected places, you can see His fingerprints. That’s the idea of Finding God in Anime: A Devotional for Otakus. The various authors have seen pieces of the Creator among their favorite anime and have written to encourage you through them.

Blurb

Being a Christian can be tough. Being an otaku can be tough. But being both at once?

Sometimes it seems easier to become Hokage rather than explaining your faith and passions to others. That is why we otaku have united in this devotional: To encourage otaku like you spiritually and through a medium we all cherish.

In this devotional, you will find God in the animes you know and love. Each devotional presents spiritual lessons found in animes ranging from the world-famous Attack on Titan to fan-favorite Haikyu!! to beloved classics like Cowboy Bebop. Each piece will feature a different theme such as:

• Human Will vs. The Holy Spirit in Yona of the Dawn
• Choosing to be Free in Free! Swim Club
• Not by My Might in My Hero Academia

…and many others! We believe that God can be seen throughout His creation—even in places where people might not intend! So pull out your cosplay and snuggle close with your plushies as you join us in Finding God in Anime.

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What anime do you see God in? What are your favorite tales?