What does /a/ think of religious symbolism in anime, such as

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2017-07-21 07:59:52 Post No. 160107455
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What does /a/ think of religious symbolism in anime, such as that of in Evangelion, Trigun, and D.Gray-Man? As in when is it too much or too little and is it better if it drives the plot or better from a metaphoric symbolism?

Personally I didn't care for how Evangelion used it; just seemed out of place at times and like they were trying to fit in as many terms as they could.

However, I liked Trigun's usage as it didn't feel like it was being crammed down my throat, but still was symbolic of the characters.

I really enjoyed how D.Gray-Man utilized symbolism into its plot and uses it to drive the story forward. It's part of the world build, not just part of the theme of the show.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:01:02 Post No.160107504
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:01:02 Post No.160107504 [Report]

Ask again without retarded spacing.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:01:22 Post No.160107515
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:01:22 Post No.160107515 [Report]

>>160107455
>reddit spacing
who gives a shit. if it's cool it's cool

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:06:20 Post No.160107699
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:06:20 Post No.160107699 [Report]

>>160107455
Most of it flies over dumb people's heads, it's only intrusive to people who like to analyze. In my opinion it's stylish and cool looking, and makes the scene more memorable.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:06:31 Post No.160107705
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:06:31 Post No.160107705 [Report]

>>160107504
>>160107515
Fuck off, you dirty meme-shitters.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:21:49 Post No.160108209
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:21:49 Post No.160108209 [Report]

>>160107699
>In my opinion it's stylish and cool looking, and makes the scene more memorable.
This. The Christian imagery used in NGE and Trigun are rather shallow (NGE being the one that takes it a step further) and generally are only there to evoke a feeling of self-sacrifice. You never exactly see them breaking bread and drinking wine (though blood is a common symbol and NGE has clear cannibalistic references), fishes are never present, etc.

It's only there for flavour and style. When done right, it can elevate the show.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:30:47 Post No.160108569
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:30:47 Post No.160108569 [Report]

>>160107455
I don't really care either way in all honesty. Symbolism is a waste of time.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:32:12 Post No.160108623
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>>160108569
>Symbolism is a waste of time.
Shit taste.

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:34:16 Post No.160108696
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>>160108623
Apple too big or forks too tiny?

Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:36:57 Post No.160108792
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Anonymous 2017-07-21 08:36:57 Post No.160108792 [Report]

>>160107455
You should really not walltexting on imageboards
The thread itself is interesting
Have a nice stay

Anonymous 2017-07-21 09:44:45 Post No.160111280
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>>160107455
hate it

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