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Manga, just like anime, has aspects of different religions in it. Some people might want to watch instead of taking the time to read. But some anime aren't in manga form, so its best to do both. The religions that will be focused on are Buddhism/Hinduism and Christianity.   **Buddhism**  **/Hinduism**

When looking at manga, one might expect to find Buddhism in it almost every time. This may be because manga comes from Japan. But it isn't the case. Manga has many genres, and some might carry some aspect of Buddhism in it. Here is one manga that carries some aspects of Buddhism.

In the manga X/1999, the aspects are karma and rebirth.

The karma of the people has sealed their destiny by either one of two ways. The first would be that the world would be protected and have the people atone for their actions according to the Dragons of Heaven. The Dragons of Heaven each exhibit the ability to create kekkai (barrier fields) in order to prevent innocent people from being harmed when battling the Dragons of Earth. When a Dragon of Heaven loses the person or people that they wish to protect, or loses the will to protect others, they concurrently loses their ability to create a kekkai and is no longer considered a Dragon of Heaven. The second would be that the world would have to be destroyed and then be reborn according to the Dragons of Earth. The Dragons of Earth realize that humanity is destroying the Earth and that by removing humanity, they would be allowing for the Earth to be revived.

Another manga with Buddhism/Hinduism aspects is Naruto with chakra and demonic entities.

Chakra is the formations of body energy and spiritual energy. Body Energy is a vital force generated within the cells of living organisms. Spiritual Energy is force of will and mental fortitude. Ninjas use chakra to be able to use jutsu. One technique that is most common is hand seals, also known as ingei or mundra. They are part of Taoist and Buddhist religious, and mystical practices. The hand seals consist of a combination of twelve-animal symbols that derive from the Chinese earthly branches. The quality of chakra can be altered with what is called nature manipulation. The five basic kinds are Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Lightning. The chakra is focused through the eight gates. These gates are from Tantric Hinduism.

Some of the demonic entities are sealed within people. Naruto has the Nine-Tailed Fox and Gaara has the One-Tailed Shukaku. The Fourth Hokage sacrificed his own life to seal the demon inside Naruto when he was a newborn. Gaara's father intended to make him a military weapon for Sunagakure by sealing the demon inside him. These demons destroyed and killed many. Throughout their lives Naruto and Gaara have be teased and hated by their villages.  **Christianity**

Many probably wouldn't expect to see Christianity in manga, but you would be surprised. Some people might see Christianity as a religion that shouldn't be portrayed like this. But it helps others get an idea about how Christianity is a little. There are some aspects of Christianity in manga. Here is one manga that shows Christianity.

In the manga Chrono Crusade, the aspects are the way some of the terminology used, the Church (the Order of Magdalene) fighting against demonic threats, the weapons that the Order uses, and that most of the events were based upon prophecies in the Book of Revelation.

Some terminologies used are: **Sinner:** A devil who betrayed Pandaemonium. (WS)
 * Apostle:** A person who is able to call upon the Astral Line and tap its power. There are seven, and they can fly using their wings.
 * Devil:** **Demon** (Not the fallen angels of the Bible) are monsters who are mostly hostile towards humans, yet are not completely evil.
 * Eden****:** The Sinner's headquarters, a large floating fortress hidden in the clouds.
 * Pandaemonium:** The devil queen, mother of all devils.
 * The Prophecy of Fatima:** Three prophecies imparted to shepherds by the Virgin Mary. The first was that the "Great War" would soon end (World War I). The second was that an even greater war would occur within twenty years. The third was kept secret by the Vatican until the year 2000, and prophesied the assassination attempt of Pope John Paul II. Presumably, this is based on the Three Secrets of Fatima.

Some of the weapons used are:


 * A Prinipatus Cross Barrier:** //Prinipatus// is Latin for “rule” or “dominion.” It is used as a reference to the Principalities, the seventh ranking Order of angel.
 * The Gospel:** “Bullet of the Good Word.”
 * Sacred Spirit:** “Bullet of the Sacred Fire.”
 * Holy oil:** Chrism, mixture of oil and balsam used in various Church sacraments. (CC, pg.180)

Another manga with Christianity aspects is X/1999 with Armageddon.

X/1999 is inspired on the Apocalypse of John, with having Tokyo standing as a modern-day Babylon. Like the biblical city, Clamp's Tokyo is "the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird" (Rev. 18:2 KJV) and slated for destruction. (WS)

The main character Kamui is established as a Christ figure. He is the one that was prophesied to return to Tokyo and determine humanity's fate. The reason that he is seen as a messiah is because of his miraculous birth and given name. "Kamui." It doubles as a title that alludes to the character's divine nature. There are two sides that fight for Kamui to join: The Dragons of Heaven and The Dragons of Earth. (WS)

The Dragons of Heaven, or the Seven Seals, are messengers of protection. They are picked from various schools of religious thought in Japan, including the Shingon Buddhists of Mount Kōya and the Onmyōji. Their mission is to protect others. The Dragons of Heaven ideologically represent the belief that conflicts between man and nature can and must be resolved peaceably, and that humanity is no less precious than the Earth itself.

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The Dragons of Earth, or the Seven Angels, are messengers of destruction. They are textbook cases of antisocial, narcissistic, or avoidant behavior. Their mission is to unleash death and famine so the Earth can be cured of the plague of humanity. The Dragons of Earth ideologically represent the belief that conflicts between man and nature cannot be resolved peaceably. Also that humans are on an irreversible path that will ultimately lead to the murder of the planet itself unless they are stopped. Kamui's friend Fūma is his twin star. This means that when Kamui chooses the Dragons of Heaven, Fūma is forced to become a Dragon of Earth. He then immediately attacks Kamui and kills his sister, Kotori.