Although Indigenous Australian and Japanese spiritual traditions arise from vastly different geographies and histories, both share a profound reverence for land, ancestors, and the unseen presence of spirits.

In a media landscape long dominated by bumbling, passive or emotionally distant fathers, both Bluey and Bob’s Burgers stand out for offering more emotionally intelligent portrayals of modern masculinity and fatherhood. Bob Belcher and Bandit Heeler are both loving husbands and involved dads who reject toxic masculinity and support their children’s growth.