a celtic christmas that played on anime

by Eunice Pollich III 7 min read
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What anime should you watch during Christmas?

For people who want to set aside the traditional rewatch of Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, Elf, or even Gremlins during Christmas and try something a little different, here are some anime Christmas recommendations. Christmas comes with all sorts of classic traditions, from spending way too much on gifts to a turkey dinner with family.

What is the theme of Christmas anime?

These anime take place during the Christmas season or focus on the holiday. Common themes include finding and exchanging gifts, Santa Claus, Christmas Eve festivities, or other topics related to the season. See all anime tags. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

What are some good Christmas movies to watch?

While it's not actually set during Christmas, a little Studio Ghibli is always a good idea at Christmas. My Neighbor Totoro is arguably Hayao Miyazaki's best work - which is saying something for the director of Ponyo and Spirited Away.

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What is the anime about Tokyo Grandfathers?

We kick-start the list with everyone's favorite Christmas anime, Tokyo Grandfathers, which follows the story of Gin, Hans, and Miyuki, three people who belong to nowhere. On the eve of Christmas, they find an abandoned baby nearby and unsure of what to do, they end up trying to find its parents.

What is the anime Toradora about?

8 Toradora! Toradora is an exceptionally fun anime that traces the story of Ryuuji and Taiga from their highschool. Ryuuji has a huge crush on Minori and to his luck, he ends up in the same class as her. To help his chances of getting together with Minori, he works together with her friend, Taiga.

What is the most popular anime of the 2000s?

Of the most popular anime of the 2000s, Itsudatte My Santa follows the story of Santa, a boy who hates literally everything related to Christmas. As some of you might've guessed by now, he ends up meeting a girl who turns his life upside down, her primary goal being to make him see the beauty of life.

Is Tokyo Godfathers an anime?

Tokyo Godfathers sees to it that the fans get to enjoy a journey like no other. It's full of warm moments that melt your heart away, while it also has its fair share of some of the funniest stuff that we've seen in anime. Rest assured, it's an anime you can't go wrong with this Christmas!

Is Winter Sonata a good anime?

Winter Sonata is an unbelievably beautiful anime, and much of it is set in a wintery place, giving us all the holiday feels. It does an exceptional job of depicting love that everyone loves to share during this time of year, and we're certain that this is one of the anime you'll enjoy watching this Christmas, given the opportunity.

Who is Hana in Wolf?

It traces the story of Hana, a hard-working college girl who falls in love with a man who claims to be half-wolf. The two quickly develop feelings for each other and even have kids. Unfortunately, her husband ends up dying, leaving her alone with two wolf children.

Is the disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya a good anime?

It's an anime filled with mystery, yet it has its fair share of romance to keep us warm throughout the watch. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is perfect when it comes to Christmas anime, and you should definitely give it a go.

What was the standing ovation at the end of Celtic Christmas?

​“Great storytelling swept up more than 1,000 listeners . . . "A Celtic Christmas" received a standing ovation at the end. Some people may have been standing to reach for a tissue . . . it was heart tugging."

What was Tomáseen's skill in relating a story?

“…a masterful weaver of a good tale… One of the great charms of the evening was Tomáseen’s skill in relating a story…a gentle and easy humor made his tales fascinating and eminently human.”

What anime has a celtic soundtrack?

I particularly love the music from anime like Ancient Magus Bride. The Secret World of Arrietty also had a beautiful celtic soundtrack. Haibane Renmei also had a few folk-influenced tunes. Spice and Wolf had a somewhat medieval soundtrack. Shiki had some too. Kemono no Souja Erin as well.

What does "clan" mean in Celtic music?

Clannad ( which roughly means something between family and "clan" in Old Irish) has some great Celtic music sprinkled in the series.

What mythology does Fate Zero have?

Both Fate/Stay Night and Fate/Zero have Lancers that from Irish Mythology. They're from the Ulster Cycle and the Fenian Cycle (I'm sure I butchered the spelling of one of the two, so sorry in advance), respectively.

What is the anime about Aggretsuko?

Aggretsuko is a cult Netflix anime that follows a red panda named Retsuko who struggles with her stressful job and finding love while venting her frustrations by singing death metal at karaoke. Despite the show's fantastical elements, it's quite grounded when it comes to depicting work and relationships.

Who directed Tokyo Godfathers?

Tokyo Godfather s was directed by the late, great Satoshi Kon ( Paprika) and tells the tale of three homeless people who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve. They work together to track down the parents while some lucky coincidences keep them moving forward. Despite some of the movie's dark themes, Tokyo Godfather s is still a warm, uplifting tale with some beautiful animation.

Is watching anime a Christmas tradition?

While watching anime isn't commonly considered a Christmas tradition, there are some great movies and specials that can brighten up any Christmas.

Is Neo Yokio a satire?

While Neo Yokio itself received somewhat mixed reviews for its first season, the "Pink Christmas" special from 2018 got much warmer notices. Neo Yokio stars Jaden Smith and Jude Law ( Captain Marvel) and takes place in an alternate universe where Magicians exist and rule society. "Pink Christmas" is a satire of both anime itself and the commercialization of the season, and is a both funny and dark adventure to add the anime Christmas rotation.

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