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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Bushido, the samurai code of honor, underpins Rengoku’s character. Rooted in Confucian ethics, Zen Buddhism and Shinto beliefs, this code emphasizes loyalty, self-sacrifice and duty to protect ...
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
(THE CONVERSATION) I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most ...
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Ronald S. Green, Coastal Carolina University (THE CONVERSATION) I have spent ...