The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 34: The Prodigal Kyo

In Fruits Basket, Tohru cares deeply and sacrificially for Kyo, but it takes him a lot of time to work through self-loathing caused by all the hurt he’s suffered and to accept that love. On today’s episode, Mike dives into that relationship and how the parable of the Prodigal Son similarly shows the love of a God who is patiently waiting. Plus, updates on a big con visit later this year, this episode’s anime recommendation, and much more on episode 35 of The Power of God and Anime podcast!

Anime Trivia!

In My Hero Academia: Ultra Analysis, what is the fifth and S-ranked element discussed in Fumikage Tokoyami’s profile, joining power, speed, wits, and technique?

Podcast Notes

• Mike is headed to ReachConf in 2026! We highly encourage you to attend, too—not just to meet Mike, though that’ll be fun, but because it’s an amazing experience!
• Mike’s anime recommendation today is Noir—you can stream it on Crunchyroll.
• We’ve written a lot on Fruits Basket before with—no surprise here—Kyo often being the center of dicussion.
• Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Luke 15:11-32, I Timothy 1:16, and 2 Peter 3:9.
• For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings “Grace That Won’t Let Go” by Gateway Worship.
• Today’s Anime Trivia question was taken from the My Hero Academia: Ultra Analysis – The Official Character Guide.
• Check out more from Mike on his Geekiness & Godliness YouTube channel and Twitter. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Luigi’s Stories through YouTube and Twitter, and support him financially through Patreon!

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Featuring copyright-free music (license code UXV4F5TNBICDU2NM) from Uppbeat (“Going Backwards” by Ambient Boy), and edited by Dennis.