Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.

No list of mythological anime would be complete without Studio ... Despite its modern undertones, Spirited Away is firmly based on Shinto mythology. Its many spirits and deities recall Japan ...

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 ...

Anime often explores spiritual and philosophical ... a divine being that governs life and death. The film reflects Shinto principles by portraying nature as sacred and inhabited by “kami ...

The film reflects Shinto principles by portraying nature as ... “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” a landmark Japanese anime television series that aired from 1995 to 1996, engages with deep ...

is a prime example of how anime engages with these profound themes. With “Demon Slayer” continuing its global success, it is an opportune time to examine how it intertwines Buddhist, Shinto ...