In this anime, the main character, Hiroto, beats Sarasa (real name Rina)—the "Empress" of Academy Island—by accident.¹ Sarasa's grandfather is the founder of Academy Island. ² Deceit Because Rina is not the real Sarasa, rather a stand-in, it would harm Sarasa's name if she lost. Not only is Rina lying about being the real Sarasa, but when Hiroto defeats her, he gets the red special star she had. The red star allows its owner to create a lie that everyone will believe.³ He must lie that he is a "seven-star" (a very prestigious title) in order to not bring shame upon the name of Sarasa. "A mind game of lies and deceit begins!"⁴ The whole theme of this anime is protecting a lie. Does this seem like a Christian thing to do? "[16] ¶ These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue , and hands that shed innocent blood," (Proverbs 6:16-17, emphasis and underline mine) In this list o...
Fighting for Jesus; fighting against anime.