Jan 22, 2015 · The torii gates and practically every temple seen in anime are Shinto temples. “Hatsumode,” the practice of visiting a shrine at the turn of a new year to pray for good luck, is seen in countless anime including Genshiken, Kimi ni Todoke, Lucky Star, K-On, Love Live!, and Uchoten Kazoku.

Oct 22, 2022 · Like any form of media, anime has many popular character tropes and trends that have come up over the years. One fan-favorite archetype is the shrine maiden, also known as a Miko. These characters are tasked with maintaining a Shinto shrine and acting as a guide or caretaker for guests who visit.

Dec 3, 2017 · I love anime with Shinto themes. Let's see... Aside from the obvious Natsume Yuujinchou, there's Gingitsune , Inari Konkon, Koi Iroha , Kamisama Hajimemashita which are all have Shrines as prominent settings.

The two main Japanese religions are Shinto (an animistic religion similar to (neo-)Paganism in the West) and Buddhism. A lot of anime action takes place in Shinto shrines (jinja) and Buddhist temples (tera). Series with a supernatural bent may be set there for part or all of their action.

Jun 9, 2020 · From the countless kami (god) in Shintoism to the yokai (demon) in old legends, there is no lack of creative material to draw inspiration from. We’ve put together a list of 10 anime movies and series inspired by Japanese mythology from a time where gods and spirits roamed freely amongst us. 1. Inuyasha (2000 – 2010) Image credit: IMDb.

Jan 14, 2017 · When a Shinto shrine with shrine related characters is in an anime, the focus is usually on the shrine maiden (miko), rather than the priest of the shrine. It is usually an opportunity to show a cute female character in the traditional white and red miko garments.

Oct 14, 2017 · You know what? That’s the magic of Shinto ideology, of which every Japanese anime on this Earth is imbued. Even when it doesn’t look like it! Really, Shinto influences can be found all over in anime, being the very essence of Japanese thinking. And it sometimes comes to life to make us live the most wonderful adventures ever!

Jul 22, 2023 · This stack lists anime that are about buddhism/shintoism or frequently reference at least one of the named religions/philosophies. Some of the listed anime are surprisingly good and offer a insight into japanese/eastern history, traditions and mythology. Some might be unapologetic propaganda.

Jul 2, 2020 · Today we look at 5 Shrines Featured in Anime You Can Actually Visit! Many otaku and anime fans make pilgrimages to these shrines every year to line up the same shots from their favourite show, stand where their characters stood, and …

Jul 9, 2023 · Miko (or Shrine Maiden) is a young priestess who works at a Shinto shrine. While working for the gods of the dedicated shrine they have many different activities to do. This stack takes a look at the media which covers different stories about them!