#  East Asian Studies 161. Animated Spirituality 

 



Sort    This course addresses the representation of religion in Japanese popular culture, with emphasis on anime, manga, and film. The course examines depictions of religious figures, themes, and human dilemmas in contemporary popular culture as a gateway to understanding the significance of religion in Japanese society and history.

 [Course website.](https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/82205)

 

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 [Prof. Helen Hardacre](/people/helen-hardacre)

 

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