The Holy Anime Wars

Miyo Saimori was born through an arranged marriage. However, after her mother died, her father remarried. Her half-sister was the one whom her father and step-mother cared about. They abuse Miyo and treat her like a mere servant. Much to her surprise, Miyo's father reveals that she is to marry the head of the Kudou family, Kiyoka.¹ Abuse One thing that immediately jumps out at you when reading about this anime is the presence of abuse. In fact, this is central to the entire story, to the point where abuse is actually shown, including choking.² "Miyo is the victim of bullying, abuse, and neglect from her father, stepmother, and stepsister. In memories and dreams, she is locked in small rooms, treated as a servant, underfed, and verbally harassed. In the present day, her family and others still use intimidation and insults to frighten and manipulate their adult children."³ Does this sound like something that God would be okay with? The Scriptures command to bring your ...

After Mahiru tells her cousin, Itsuki, that she's with child, the two of them are teleported to another world. In this world, impurities are causing issues with the "Stars." Because of this, Itsuki must have "Star Children" with the twelve "Star Maidens" to fix said impurities. Mahiru just so happens to be one of those Star Maidens.¹ Inappropriate Content In this show there is a lot of immodesty, including cleavages and exposed thighs. Also, there is "some sexual contact"². Crunchyroll lists the anime as 16+ for "Sexual Content, Sexualized Imagery, [and] Suggestive Dialogue"³. This directly conflicts with what we are told in Scripture. For example, Paul, in 1 Timothy 2:9, commands that woman dress in "modest apparel". Would you define the nudity found in this show as modest clothing? Polygamy In the last episode of the show, Itsuki marries thirteen women, one his cousin, Mahiru .⁴ Throughout the show, though there is no ac...

Ao-chan Can't Study (the Japanese name literally means "Lewd Ao-chan Can't Study"¹) is an anime about a girl named Ao and Kijima, a guy who is pursuing Ao.² Ao's name was given her by father, who is an erotic novelist, and the "a" stands for "apple" while "o" stands for "orgy".³ Ao, desirous to escape the influence of her father, attempts to study in hopes she can leave for a college far away from home. Degeneracy First of all, who in their right mind names their child after an "orgy"? Ao's name, in Japanese, means "blue", but according to this show, it was meant to signify something else. What kind of perverted, disgusting person do you have to be to think that it's okay to name a child this way? Degeneracy makes people think this way and it's 1) wrong and 2) disgusting. It could even be seen as a form of pedophilia, naming a child after something like that. Inappropriate Content Crunchyrol...

Yuu Izumi, a high school student, lives a life full of extreme unluck. However, amidst the maelstrom of misfortune, the popular, "[cute], athletic, and caring" Micchon Shikimori, Izumi's girlfriend, is always there to protect him.¹ Sensual Content In this show, short skirts are worn and cleavage is seen. There is also a bikini. Additionally, there's a scene where Shikimori licks her fingers in way meant to be seductive. Does this sound like something God would like? Of course not! First of all, women are to be modest (1 Timothy 2:9). "[10] And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. [11] (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: [12] Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)" (Proverbs 7:10-12) Women who dress immodestly are not talked about highly in Scripture—quite the opposite, honestly. Isaiah 3:16-17 speaks of women who have "wanton eyes". Such ey...

Erika Amano and Nagi Umino were accidentally switched at birth. When the families find out, they engage the two to be married. Both of the teenagers refuse, but neither party backs down, and thus begins the relationship of Nagi and Erika.¹ Inappropriate Content Short skirts are found in this show. There's a beach scene too. On top of this, there are several other immodest things in it. IMDb lists the following content: "A girl is very briefly seen naked in a towel and her side and part of her breasts are visible." "Camera briefly zooms in on a girls backside, this is played for comedy." "A girl is in a bath and her cleavage is shown. No nudity details." "Girls are unbuttoning their jackets and their [upper undergarments] are shown"² I don't believe think I have to even explain why this is wrong. The Bible repeatedly says that nakedness is shameful and that we are to cover ourselves. In fact, so much so that it says "Blessed is he tha...

This anime is about a man named Shun. He quit gaming after his father died and his sister became disabled due to an accident. However, he learns that his childhood friend's family, the Inatsuki family, is in a great amount of debt. In order to help pay the debt, Shun joins the game tournament known as the Xaxerion Championship.¹ Immodesty In addition to short skirts, there are other inappropriate things found in this particular anime. Such things include bathing scenes and a time when a female is shown in her undergarments.² Additionally, the main character is seen in the shower and his buttocks are seen.² The LORD is very clear in telling us that immodesty is wrong—both on men (Exodus 28:42) and women (1 Timothy 2:9). Christians should not be participating in watching such content. Profanity Improper language is also found in this anime.³ The Bible tells us to put "away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee" (Proverbs 4:24). Such language is als...

Before I begin this post, I want to make sure I point out that not all anime-watchers are involved in piracy. However, many do, and, incidentally, many Christians are too. In this post, I want to look at piracy from a biblical worldview. Piracy is the " unauthorized reproduction or use of a copyrighted book, recording, television program, patented invention, trademarked product, etc."¹ For example, accessing a pirated copy of a book (e.g. a PDF photo scan of a copyrighted book) is piracy, thus making you a biblioklept (book thief). On the topic of anime, it is piracy to use sites that host the shows illegally. As it's piracy, it is illegal in most countries. The Bible tells us to obey the government. Peter says for us to "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man" (1 Peter 2:13) and mentions specifically kings  (2:13) and governors (2:14). We're to submit to the rulers of this world. "[1] Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers . For there...