Are you a Christian who loves Japan, anime, Jpop music, and all things otaku? While it sounds like a weird combination, we’re actually a pretty big community. And while it may sound weirder to combine the two, you’d actually be surprised at how the tropes or characters in anime could make us a better Christian, and even push us to be bold, courageous, and confident in our faith.
Nostalgia here! I grew up in a Christian household but also grew up watching anime on TV. After hearing the original Japanese opening for Digimon in middle school, I started to dig deep into Jpop music. Even though there weren’t many black anime fans, let alone black female fans, I was never ashamed of my interest because I loved the stories and lessons anime taught me. I personally really looked up to Kari/Hikari from Digimon because she was so loving, caring, and sacrificial, so pure that she had the crest of light.
As an adult, I had a childhood band dream that was unfulfilled, so I picked up guitar to pursue that dream. Animes like K-ON!! really inspired me as Yui was also a beginner but was able to be part of a band and perform not long after. This whole blog, Chromatic Dreamers, was made for people like me who are beginner musicians but who want to perform or be part of a band, so I documented the whole journey here. I also dug long and hard to understand why Japanese music sounds the way it does, and I created one of the first ebooks and courses on Japanese music theory. And of course, I made the dream happen and my anime cover band got to perform at a couple conventions and even a Japanese festival here in Toronto, Canada!
But as I neared the end of 2022, someone close to me revealed that they were spiritual, and only then did I really look into the realities of the spiritual world and how demons operate. It was a big wake up call and I ran back to God seriously. I grew up in a false denomination that focused on works, but only then did I really count the weight of my sins and realized I couldn’t save myself. I decided to trust Jesus alone and I was truly born again.
Since then, I’ve been on fire for Jesus. I realized not long after just how much Shinto and Buddhist influences were in the shows and music I watched, so I’ve stepped away from a lot of it and have been cautious of the media I consume. I’ve also gone to a couple churches to find one that I align with, and have had the priviledge to serve with my musical talents, both at these small churches who lacked musicians, and even being part of a gospel music video! But best of all, I was able to finally find Japanese Christian artists that had the chord progressions and vibe I’ve always loved!
There’s a reason we are drawn to certain things. While anime is certainly not the purest medium (and I go in depth about why it can be unsafe to Christians), it has many redeeming qualities. For one, compared to Western content, it isn’t caught up in the pursuit of money, fame, love/sex, nor glorifies violence and pride. Does it have those things? Yes. But I find that many stories focus on more relatable and humbling topics, such as pursuing a goal or dream even when you suck, about teamwork and friendship and valuing each other’s strengths, about standing out, protecting the weak, and fighting for what is right. If not for anime, I definitely wouldn’t be the empathetic, courageous, and driven person I am today.
So now I’m here to create a list for the anime and Jpop fans of the West. This list is focused on English Christian content that is catered towards anime lovers. This could be manga or anime based on bible stories or an original story that honours and promotes Christian values, it could be a blog, podcast, or channel that talks about the Christian lessons in anime or helps to determine if it is safe to watch, or even just an Instagram/TikTok account creating funny or encouraging reels and memes that otakus can relate to. I have opted to skip video game related content as Gaming & God already covers that.
DISCLAIMER: Since I personally don’t indulge in secular content anymore nor keep up with anime trends, I won’t be reading/watching the content listed below to give a thorough assessment, but I have screened the platforms producing the material to ensured that their mission is to serve God and share the gospel. I will also say that we’re all on different levels of our faith journey. Some would rather keep holy things holy, while others don’t mind bringing Christianity into secular circles to try to reach the lost. I’m personally cautious as I don’t want to compromise and create confusion, but I also understand that Paul became all things to all people that he might save some (1 Corinthians 9:20-22). I know God can use anything and anyone to touch others, and I have personally learned a lot of positive lessons like love, friendship, empathy, sacrifice, forgiveness, and standing up for my beliefs through anime, so I’m not against these efforts. As always, pray and use discernment when indulging in any kind of content. My mission with this article is to simply share what’s out there and help others find like minded people and safe content to enjoy~
If you are a creator or want to recommend someone, feel free to leave a comment below, or message me via email or Instagram (@key2nostalgia). Enjoy and God bless!~
ANIME & MANGA
Note: The recommendations below must be Christian themed, either by portraying biblical characters, focusing on holy traits like the fruit of the spirit, or be relatable to a Christian’s journey. Anime that isn’t Christian in nature, even if it has positive traits or random references to the bible, will not be included.
Anime Bible From The Beginning To The End (Javier Ortiz & Antonio Soriano / Supernesis)
Website | Amazon | Instagram
The greatest story ever told in a format you will absolutely love! Anime bible comes jam-packed with the best action scenes from the bible, this is a great way to get young readers into the word of God without ever being bored! Read, learn, and get to know the amazing heroes of faith that boldly chose God over everything!
Ascension After (The Studio Bless) *Coming Soon*
Website | Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | Discord
“Ascension After follows the intertwined journeys of two protagonists, John and Darius, as they navigate the present and past perspectives of the Book of Revelation. John, a humble disciple of Jesus, experiences apocalyptic visions of the future, while Darius, a modern-day teen, uncovers hidden truths about the prophecies as these events unfold before his eyes.”
Faith & Fandom: Finding God In Geek Culture
Website | Podcast | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Faith & Fandom is a book series of devotional essays on Faith & Geek Culture. Bible studies on Video Games, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Superheroes, TV, Movies, & Pop Culture at large. There is also the Faith & Fandom podcast and comicon appearances.”
“Now with 11+ volumes, children’s edition, comic book, and an illustrated children’s book out, the series covers a vast array of geek/nerdy/pop culture areas. Each essay strives to be inspirational and true to scripture and at the same time capture the essence of the character the story is about. The books are in no sequential order and can be jumped into at any point depending on topic interest.”
Finding God In Anime (Devotional)
Website | Instagram
““What if we wrote an anime-inspired devotional?” That was the question I (Moriah) had asked Laura one day. After praying for some time and asking the Lord how I could use my passion for anime for Him, the idea popped into my mind. Initially, I said, “Um, wow, that’s a great idea. But how could I possibly write all those devotionals alone?” That was when Laura messaged me, asking if I had ever thought about writing some kind of anime anthology. From there, the ship sailed! Together, we created what you see now: Finding God in Anime.
“We can’t be the only otaku finding God in our favorite shows.” And Laura was totally right! So many wonderful authors came to us with their own experiences. They shared how God had used anime to open their eyes or strengthen their hearts. Through the submissions of many talented authors, Laura and I were able to pull together an anthology with a wide variety of animes and featuring devotional themes that just hit home.”
Ink For Saints (Elijah Williams)
Website | Instagram | Discord | Linktree
Author of “Jericho”
Gabriel and the Guardians
Angel Studios (Watch) | Instagram | Twitter
Gabriel, a celestial guardian, is sent into the dark realm of Ara to recover the Eternal Seed—a powerful artifact stolen from the celestial realm. As he embarks on his mission, he joins forces with Nok, a giant hunter seeking redemption, and Namay’ah, a mysterious alchemist princess.
Manga Bible (NEXTManga)
Website | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram
“NEXT is a non profit corporation organized in 2006 for the purpose of the worldwide production and distribution of biblically based manga materials. Behind NEXT is a group of dedicated publishing professionals and manga artists”.
Mosaic Manga
GlobalComix (Read) | Instagram | Discord
New Faith based Anthology Manga! | Issues bi-weekly | Check out Lights On and Kinless!!
My Last Day (The Jesus Film Project)
Youtube
“My Last Day” is a 10-minute animated video of Jesus when He was set to be persecuted. The story unfolds through the eyes of a criminal who receives the same crucifixion sentence as Jesus Christ. This is a short film of regret, repentance and redemption.
Superbook Classic
Aka “アニメ親子劇場 (Anime Oyako Gekijō)”
Youtube | Prime Video
No no, I’m not talking about the newer 3D Americanized version, I’m talking about the OG Superbook anime. I watched this series on TV but later learned it was an anime made in Japan. “Two young children, Chris Peeper and his neighbor Joy, come across a glowing old Bible in the attic of their home. They discover it’s enchanted, transporting them to the events reported within its pages. Accompanied by the robot Gizmo (and later by Chris’s pet dog Ruffles and cousin Uriah) they travel into the Superbook to experience Biblical stories firsthand.”
The Bible Anime
Youtube | Instagram | TikTok
“Anime Bible stories made to the glory of God! Staying true to God’s word is extremely important! With this video series we hope to help bring people to come to know Jesus Christ, and also to help grow and strengthen their relationship with God. We have a huge love the Lord and would like to encourage everyone to be apart of this community of Anime enthusiast and Christians alike. We are a very small team and are excited to bring the Bible to life using different softwares and Ai tools. We’re looking forward to seeing how God will use this project for His glory!”
The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro)
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the “colors” of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she does not play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true “colors”?
The Action Bible (Sergio Cariello)
Website | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube
The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story. Every page sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Readers will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. Let this blend of powerful imagery and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God.”
The Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation (Siku)
Amazon
“From the creation of the earth to the ultimate showdown between the forces of good and evil, this is the greatest story ever told. This manga adaptation of the Holy Bible tells the story of God’s relationship with his people, from the creation of the earth and the early history of the Israelites, to the life of Jesus, his death, and the adventures of the first ever church.”
Viswano Trilogy (Strong Wolf)
Website | Facebook | Amazon | eBay
“The Viswano Trilogy is a series of steampunk fantasy adventure novels that cover three main elements of the Christian faith; the gospel, discipleship, and spiritual warfare. Written to appeal to teens and adults, the story follows Viswano (‘Veek’ to his friends), as he grows from an illiterate fisherman to a preacher, political leader, dragon fighter, and eventually the liberator of an enslaved land.”
Young Apostles (Anna Miriam Brown)
Webtoons (Read) | Instagram
“The Twelve Apostles didn’t start as saints. They were fishermen, tax collectors, rebels, and runaways. Before they were carved into cathedrals and quoted in church, they were just boys—flawed, haunted, but hungry for something more. And Jesus saw that. He saw them. And He called them—not just into a mission, but into a family. Young Apostles is an illustrated coming-of-age Web Novel about redemption, identity, and finding a family beyond blood.”
BLOGS & WEBSITES
Beneath The Tangles
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube
“Beneath the Tangles bridges the divide between anime fans and the Christian church by developing anime-related content and discussing anime and Christianity as expressed through anime, manga, and light novels; ministering to and loving Christian anime fans; and demonstrating faith by modeling Christ through interaction with our readers and followers.”
Chromatic Dreamers (Me!)
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube
As mentioned in the intro to this article, my blog was initially focused on Japanese music and tips for beginner musicians and bands. Having come back to my faith in full strength, I’ve started making articles catered towards Japanese Christians and Christian anime fans. Some articles that may be worth checking out are: “12 Anime Tropes That Made Me A Better Christian“, “The Ultimate List of Japanese Christian Artists“, “Japanese Christian Alternatives for Jpop Fans“, and “Is Anime/Jpop Safe For Christians?“. I’ve also conducted interviews with Between The Tangles and Gaming & God on this list.
Gaming & God
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitch
“The purpose of Gaming and God is to bridge the gap between gamers and God, discovering spiritual truths in the games we play. The church can be a rough place for gamers or those who are into geeky hobbies (anime, cosplay, D&D, board games, streaming, etc). Many are looked at as “childish” or immature, but that is not always the case. Those stereotypes of a lonely kid in his basement are gone; video games are global and are played by billions of people.”
“This is not a blog I keep updated just to make entertaining content for. The core is to see people come to know God for themselves, repent of their sins, and know Christ as their Savior. To that end, I have curated many resources that. There are benefits to play, including making friends, relieving stress, solving puzzles, learning about culture, and some games have the player accomplishing morally good tasks. Those actions in-game can translate over to real life since they can be a positive influence. The same goes for negatively influencing games, but that’s why I want to showcase games that are helpful and not harmful more than not.”
Geek Devotions
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
“In August of 2016, we uploaded our very first episode of Geek Devotions… The show from a couple of devoted geeks that are devoted to letting people know that they are loved! We started off by uploading new episodes every Friday and then later also on Tuesdays that were designed to encourage and challenge people in the Geek Community, bridging the gap between our faith and our geekdoms.”
“We strive to be a voice of light in a community that is often shunned and ignored by the church. This past year we expanded into podcasts and partnering with other geeky ministries which have given us the opportunity to reach out and love on hundreds of people locally here in Shreveport, LA, all the way to the UK and Australia! We have received several e-mails and various social media messages from people telling us how they appreciate that we are speaking their language (Geek) and how what we do has encouraged, inspired, and challenged them.”
CHANNELS & PODCASTS
Anilujah
Website | Instagram | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
A place where animation and faith collide. Discussing the redemptive analogies found in animated movies and TV shows. Presenting the Gospel in a relatable format for those who are into animation, nerd culture and anime.
Christian Anime Podcast
Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | Discord
“Hello there, I’m Podcast-san, host of the Christian Anime Podcast where we explore the connections between the Christian faith and the anime we watch. I’m Baptist through and through but also really ecumenical – I’m really passionate about church unity, dialogue, and respect between different denominations. I’m also Filipino but immigrated to Western Australia. Of course, I do love watching anime and especially love unpacking the Christian themes that we can get from them.”
CommTalk (by Geek Devotions)
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
Comm Talk an extension of the YouTube channel Geek Devotions which is a show by a couple of devoted geeks devoted to letting people know that they are loved. Comm Talk is a series of podcasts where geeks gather to share their passion for different geeky things freely.
Faith & Fandom: Finding God In Geek Culture
Website | Podcast | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Faith & Fandom is a book series of devotional essays on Faith & Geek Culture. Bible studies on Video Games, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Superheroes, TV, Movies, & Pop Culture at large. There is also the Faith & Fandom podcast and comicon appearances.”
“Now with 11+ volumes, children’s edition, comic book, and an illustrated children’s book out, the series covers a vast array of geek/nerdy/pop culture areas. Each essay strives to be inspirational and true to scripture and at the same time capture the essence of the character the story is about. The books are in no sequential order and can be jumped into at any point depending on topic interest.”
Nerd Of Godcast
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
“The Nerd of Godcast is a podcast and creative community of believers who look at their fandom through the lens of their faith (and vice versa.) We exist to inspire Christians to let their light shine wherever they geek out, and to show the world that God is not incompatible with nerdiness! This is where Christ-culture and nerd-culture find sweet, sweet two-player co-op.”
“Join Tony Talavera and the Nerd of Godcast crew as they explore the crossover of Christ culture and nerd culture. Whether you’re a fan of comic books, video games, movies, or tabletop games, this podcast brings gospel truth to gamers, geeks, and fans of all things nerdy. Laugh, play games, and dive deep into discussions about pop culture through a Christian lens. Perfect for believers who love all things nerdy, The Nerd of Godcast is your ultimate co-op adventure in faith and fandom.”
Nerds & Jesus
Instagram | Apple | Spotify
“How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you’re looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you!”
“Whether you’re looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, new episodes release every other Friday wherever you get your podcasts! If you would like to check out more on Nerds & Jesus, check out our Patreon page Patreon.com/nerdsandjesus where as a supporter of the show you’ll get access to loads of great bonus content!”
Nic with no ‘K’ / The Nerdiest Podcast
Linktree | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
“I’m just a Christian guy who loves anime, manga, and all the nerdy things, so I make videos about said things on the internet. That being said, I aim to take anime and find a way to combine it with my faith, and encourage others in the process. The ultimate mission of this channel is to create high quality content that anyone can enjoy for the glory of God and his kingdom.”
Rev’s Convention Ministries / Rev’s Otaku Talkers
Facebook (Con) | Facebook (Otaku) | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
“We are a Podcast with a Christ Walk and an Otaku Talk. The church and the anime community has rarely seen eye to eye, in this podcast we are bridging the gap. Spreading the gospel with an otaku point of view and giving both sides the opportunity to ask questions and get answers. But this podcast isn’t all business we will also be talking about anime, manga, conventions, food, games and more. So, buckle up for a new outlook on the way we see anime and the church.”
SOCIAL MEDIA (MEMES, REELS, REVIEWS)
Anime 4 Jesus
“Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus… and anime! 🤍
“All Scripture is God-breathed” 2 Tim 3:16 אדמת קודש”
Anime Relatable (Eli)
Instagram | Youtube
“My goal is to shake up the anime game by Taking our favorite anime characters and relating them to our everyday experience. I love Jesus. So you gonna get that here family 😤”
Anna Miriam Brown (Young Apostles)
Instagram | Webtoons
“The Twelve Apostles didn’t start as saints. They were fishermen, tax collectors, rebels, and runaways. Before they were carved into cathedrals and quoted in church, they were just boys—flawed, haunted, but hungry for something more. And Jesus saw that. He saw them. And He called them—not just into a mission, but into a family. Young Apostles is an illustrated coming-of-age Web Novel about redemption, identity, and finding a family beyond blood.”
Billy Jack Animates
Instagram | TikTok | Youtube
I make cartoons about the Bible. Houston, TX
Christ & Comix (Kentario Adam)
Linktree | Shop | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube
My names Kentario Adam’s. There are Christians who love anime. That’s not just because they like the escape but because the message relates to their faith. But they don’t have merch to show that side of themselves. I seek to change that. Christian Anime merch is available for your use and pleasure. It’s not just for looking nice but for use to go towards your development as lovers of anime, manga, comics, and as believers in Jesus Christ
Christian Anime (Devon Jackson)
“I’m no longer running this page, but I’ll keep it up so God can continue reaching and helping others through it.”
Christian Anime Reviews (Logan)
“Christian weeb. I post anime reviews, birthdays, and more!”
Christian Anime Community
“Follow if you love jesus and watch anime”.
Coco Sensei
Instagram | Youtube
“Hi I’m Jess aka CocoSensei! I do anime related content, reviews, and occasionally talk about Jesus! Cocosensei is just an outlet for me to be myself; authentically black, nerdy, yet love God. It’s a page to talk about the latest anime & manga, review shows to help put others onto peak, as well as showcase that Christians don’t have to be without joy & stuffy to truly have relationship with God. I attract Christians and non Christians alike and we all nerd out together. I initially started the channel to simply be anime only but God said add him in it. And he’s the reason why my page has been successful.”
“Behind that my name is Jess. I’m 31, divorced, & a single mom of 2. I’m not churchy but I grew up church adjacent. My mom worked and ran the theater department at a baptist church and my dad was an elder in C.O.G.I.C. I was always at church but not in the way other “church kids” were. I became a pastor’s kid when I was a teenager. My mom and step dad co pastor a nondenominational church together. And my father pastors a church as well. I grew up with knowledge of Jesus. I didn’t meet him personally until I was 18. Didn’t fully feel secure in my relationship until I was 26. I hope cocosensei does everything God has planned for it to do and touches everyone it’s supposed to touch. At the end of the day may God get the glory and others see his hand in my life.”
Kazusama
“God love is everlasting ✝️ Bible edits 🙌 Anime edits ❤ Psalms 37:13 ⚔️✝️| Warrior of God”
Nkunim Owusu
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | Discord
“Don’t put your limits on me I got God on my side. The Goal of my channel is to make your day better by making skits that are relatable to you or make you laugh my goal with this channel is only to serve and make a positive impact on you until then my job is not finished”.
Piercing Heaven
Youtube
“I’m Pierce, a Catholic Christian rapper and commentator who enjoys anime and manga.”
Reformed Nerd
Website | Instagram | Youtube
Ryleigh Welina
“That girl who loves Jesus + watches anime 🍜 Less of me, more of Him. Hawaiian ✞ Mahalo ke Akua 🌴🌊🥥”
Sam Sanchez
Tiktok
MUSIC ARTISTS
Note: This category is for Christian artists only. Artists who are Christian but create secular/ungodly music will not be included. The music can either sound like Jpop or focus on themes that anime music usually has, such as hope, strength, and persistence.
DizzyEight
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | SoundCloud
DizzyEight is a Christian Artist from Prairieville, Louisiana. He started rapping at the age of 9, and have been producing music since the age of 11. DizzyEight started gaining traction over social media after dropping his first big record “I’m Not Okay”. Since then he has been making waves on YouTube featuring on multiple big internet cyphers.
DizzyEight delves into multiple genres of music spanning from rap to edm and trap music. Not only is he gifted lyricist/songwriter, but he also sings and delves a bit into R&B and Pop music.” (I think it’s pretty cool that he has a lot of songs based on anime characters!)
Key2Nostalgia (Me!)
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube
“You can label my music as “Christian-Themed, Jpop Inspired BGMs (Background Music)“. Each song has a biblical title and an accompanying verse with the purpose of sharing the Christian experience. Christians have to have faith and hope even when life is falling apart, they have to stand up for what the bible says even when everyone around them says otherwise, they have to face persecution and still love their enemies, and there can be many moments of guilt, loneliness, pain and desperation. These are the kinds of topics general Christian and gospel music never really talk about, but I desire to share those feelings through my music, to create an anime-like soundtrack for my brothers and sisters. I also hope it will peak curiosity in non-Christians listeners who decide to read the inspiration and meaning behind each piece.”
CHRISTIAN ANIME APPAREL
Christ & Comix (Kentario Adam)
Linktree | Shop | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube
My names Kentario Adam’s. There are Christians who love anime. That’s not just because they like the escape but because the message relates to their faith. But they don’t have merch to show that side of themselves. I seek to change that. Christian Anime merch is available for your use and pleasure. It’s not just for looking nice but for use to go towards your development as lovers of anime, manga, comics, and as believers in Jesus Christ”.
Refilled
Website | Instagram | Youtube
“We are a young family of 3, Prince, Lúcia and our son Eden. Since we became parents we got to know God better and deeper as our Father. The beginning was very hard for us as new parents. God’s unconditional love has motivated us to continue and stay united. Jesus is the one who really holds us and everything together (Colossians 1:17). In the past year we have learned and experienced that words truly have power. And with Jesus, the name above all names, we have won many battles.”
Reformed Nerd
Website | Instagram | Youtube
Tatakae / Freedom Clothing
Website | Instagram
ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Christian Comic Arts Society
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube |
“The Christian Comic Arts Society has existed for over twenty years through various outlets such as comic conventions, local meetings, publications, and the Internet. Publications from CCAS include Proverbs and Parables, New Visions, New Crew, A Christmas Treasury as well the annual Christian Comics Guide. The Goal and Purpose of CCAS is to document the work of and support Professionals, Hopefuls, and Enthusiasts who hold to the traditions of the Christian faith within the comic book and related industries. We accomplish this by the following: 1. The sharing of the Christian message and our Christian faith, primarily within and through the comic book industry and art form. 2. Mentoring, training, friendship and networking. 3. The collaboration on and creation of visual storytelling.”
Jesus Otaku
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Discord
“Jesus Otaku started as a cosplay group that originated in Southern California, with members all over the world. We have since grown and changed but remained united by our common love for anime, cosplay, and God. Our group seeks to encourage others to be their unique selves. We attend conventions, host panels, wear cosplay, and as fellow otaku, we love to just show up and have fun with other members of the anime community. Our goal is not to preach or to judge. Our goal is to be a helping hand; a kind word; a friendly face in a crowd. We are here to say, “you are loved just as you are.”
Love Thy Nerd
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Discord | LTN Radio App (Apple | Google)
“Love Thy Nerd exists to be the love of Jesus to nerds and nerd culture. At LTN we love nerds. In fact, we’re nerds ourselves. We also love Jesus and believe in what he asked us to do: love our neighbors. Whether you are a gamer, a Trekkie, a comic nerd, a Whovian, an otaku, a brony, a roleplayer, a LARPer, or any other flavor of nerd, we think you are valuable and wonderful. Unfortunately, Christians haven’t always done a great job of loving their nerdy neighbors. We want to change that. LTN wants to speak redemption, hope, truth, and love into the parts of nerd culture that have often been alienated, demonized, dismissed, or simply ignored by Christians. We also want to educate Christians on the value of nerd culture and how we can love our nerdy neighbors better.”
Nerd Pastor Nate (Nathan Webb)
AKA Checkpoint Church, Digital Missional Network, Pixel & Pulpit
Website | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Youtube | Twitch
“My name is Nathan Webb. For the past three years, I’ve built the foundation for Checkpoint Church, the digital-first church for nerds, geeks, and gamers. Along the way, I’ve learned plenty about digital and nerd-focused ministry. This blog will be the place to house those thoughts and share what I’m discovering in this journey.”
Rev’s Convention Ministries / Rev’s Otaku Talkers
Facebook (Con) | Facebook (Otaku) | Youtube | Apple | Spotify
“We are a Podcast with a Christ Walk and an Otaku Talk. The church and the anime community has rarely seen eye to eye, in this podcast we are bridging the gap. Spreading the gospel with an otaku point of view and giving both sides the opportunity to ask questions and get answers. But this podcast isn’t all business we will also be talking about anime, manga, conventions, food, games and more. So, buckle up for a new outlook on the way we see anime and the church.”