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.
Japanese Anime Draws On Religious Traditions
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How Japanese Anime Draws On Religious Traditions To Explore Themes Of Destiny, Sacrifice And The Struggle Between Desire And Duty
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
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