Sep 25 2022 85 mins
In recent years, the popularity of anime has increased dramatically and has become mainstream. It is a powerful medium that seeks to impart moral lessons through the use of visual images. But can Anime also be used to impart Islamic teachings?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Naoki Yamamoto to discuss the similarities between Islam and anime, the rise of upcoming Islamic Animes, and the relationship between Naruto and Islam.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 How Naoki Became a Muslim
4:53 Sufism through Anime & Manga
15:42 Anime is Global
19:00 Naruto Through the Islamic Lens
24:59 Using Indigenous Language for Spreading Islam
31:16 The Power of Anime
41:00 Reception to Virtue
46:35 Mastership & Discipleship
50:51 The Hero Archetype
57:35 Process to Greatness
1:05:30 Hero's and Fathers
1:13:24 Popularity of Naoki's work
1:20:19 The Journey Anime
1:23:52 Conclusion