Creating Islamic Anime | Dr. Naoki Yamamoto | #55

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