Now I understand why people say this is the anime of animes. First don't watch this anime if you're not mature or 18+. There's also some epileptic and tripping parts that should be warned before watching. This is one of the darkest, most depressing and disturbing anime I've seen. After half episodes it becomes the real thing (hate,nudity,tools,betrayals for each character). The characters are likeable, the drawings are good and music is amazing, you can really see it's a 90's anime. But holy the Story is fkd up and disturbing. The last 2 episodes can be skipped if you don't want to see the perspective of Shinji. I agree that this is overrated but it's a great anime, that I don't recommend to children but adults.
309 Reviews
Just art
ozkr-9475525 June 2020
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Tweekums2 March 2020
This anime series is set fifteen years after a global disaster known as the Second Impact. It is centred on fourteen year old Shinji Ikari; he is summoned to the city of Tokyo-3 where he learns he has been chosen to pilot 'Evangelion Unit One'; to all intents and purposes a giant robot with biological components which can only be synchronised with pilots of a certain age. In Unit One Shinji will have to battle strange beings that have been dubbed 'Angels' whose arrival was foretold in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Shinji's job isn't helped by the fact that the Eva Project is run by his estranged father who seems more interested in Rei Ayanami, the slightly mysterious pilot of Eva Unit Zero. As the attacks continue a third pilot, Asuka Langley Soryu. Shinji always had issues but this work takes an emotional and psychological toll on him.
One might expect this to be an exciting 'fighting robot' series but it quickly descends into existential angst and depression... a very interesting twist that I'm sure viewers who watched this series when it was new would have been shocked by. The central story is full of religious symbolism but it isn't overtly religious in a way that might offend or irritate viewers. The characters aren't that likeable; many, especially Shinji, come across as whiny and others, notably his father, as unpleasant and bullying. Things gets distinctly strange towards the end with two final episodes that are likely to leave some viewers exasperated; others will find this only adds to the sense that this series is something different. Normally I watch anime in Japanese with subtitles but as the dub was available on Netflix I watched that and thought the English voice cast did a solid job. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to anime fans; it may show its age at times but it is still solid and had effects on many later series.
One might expect this to be an exciting 'fighting robot' series but it quickly descends into existential angst and depression... a very interesting twist that I'm sure viewers who watched this series when it was new would have been shocked by. The central story is full of religious symbolism but it isn't overtly religious in a way that might offend or irritate viewers. The characters aren't that likeable; many, especially Shinji, come across as whiny and others, notably his father, as unpleasant and bullying. Things gets distinctly strange towards the end with two final episodes that are likely to leave some viewers exasperated; others will find this only adds to the sense that this series is something different. Normally I watch anime in Japanese with subtitles but as the dub was available on Netflix I watched that and thought the English voice cast did a solid job. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to anime fans; it may show its age at times but it is still solid and had effects on many later series.
More than a feeling
ttornak31 July 2005
Warning: Spoilers
I'm not an anime fan. I tried this because of the reviews it gathered and after watching this I checked out other anime-titles. I couldn't have been more disappointed. No other anime even tried to approach the quality of this series.
The series start off simple enough. A boy is 'chosen' to fight big monsters in a robot. However, the monsters seem to be less important than the troubles the people face fighting them.
Although Shinji is no coward by any standard, he's a very troubled person. He hates himself and his father. He needs people around him but they are a constant source of pain. He's a loner, but he doesn't like it much.
Not a single major character is one-dimensional. Rei is a bit of an enigma, but you could imagine how this very intelligent girl would develop into someone resembling Ritsuko. Asuka is the brass, loud and overconfident girl who's smarter than she appears. Misato seems to be an emotional shut-in but she tries to enjoy life to the fullest. Ritsuko seems perfect at first, an intelligent career woman who's reliable and self-sufficient. And definitely last is Gendo, the commander : cold and focused, dealing with the threat as well as the constant verbal attacks of the Seele-members. Any major character could be analyzed as they grow throughout the series.
The first 15 episodes could be considered semi-light fare. Enjoyable and although there are several hints dropped along the way, nothing really gets out of hand too far. The series grow however, and after the 15th episode, the masks are taken off one by one, and it's not a pretty sight.
By the end of it all, the series have asked immortal questions like what are we, why are we here and is life worth all the pain that goes with it. For once these questions don't sound trite as the characters have a very good reason for asking.
Disturbing through the fate and behaviour of it's protagonists, stripping away all illusions about what men are and the horrors we are capable of, the series still manage to retain sympathy for it's characters and a spark of hope for mankind.
The series are not perfect. There's some fan-service,corny moments and situations that don't seem logical, especially in the first part of the series. But the many layers and genuine characters more than make up for it. In this case, the endresult outweigh the sum of it's part tremendously.
There are 101 reasons why the series have become how they are now. Production problems (time and money), Hidalgo's personal situation, the fans, the critics and so on. You can find socio-economic, theological and psychological analysis of this work. All very well written, interesting and equally valid. Whatever interests you, this series can make you think and hopefully feel.
I've only given 3 movies a 10. This is one of them. The rating is for the series+the movie. Powerful and unique.
The series start off simple enough. A boy is 'chosen' to fight big monsters in a robot. However, the monsters seem to be less important than the troubles the people face fighting them.
Although Shinji is no coward by any standard, he's a very troubled person. He hates himself and his father. He needs people around him but they are a constant source of pain. He's a loner, but he doesn't like it much.
Not a single major character is one-dimensional. Rei is a bit of an enigma, but you could imagine how this very intelligent girl would develop into someone resembling Ritsuko. Asuka is the brass, loud and overconfident girl who's smarter than she appears. Misato seems to be an emotional shut-in but she tries to enjoy life to the fullest. Ritsuko seems perfect at first, an intelligent career woman who's reliable and self-sufficient. And definitely last is Gendo, the commander : cold and focused, dealing with the threat as well as the constant verbal attacks of the Seele-members. Any major character could be analyzed as they grow throughout the series.
The first 15 episodes could be considered semi-light fare. Enjoyable and although there are several hints dropped along the way, nothing really gets out of hand too far. The series grow however, and after the 15th episode, the masks are taken off one by one, and it's not a pretty sight.
By the end of it all, the series have asked immortal questions like what are we, why are we here and is life worth all the pain that goes with it. For once these questions don't sound trite as the characters have a very good reason for asking.
Disturbing through the fate and behaviour of it's protagonists, stripping away all illusions about what men are and the horrors we are capable of, the series still manage to retain sympathy for it's characters and a spark of hope for mankind.
The series are not perfect. There's some fan-service,corny moments and situations that don't seem logical, especially in the first part of the series. But the many layers and genuine characters more than make up for it. In this case, the endresult outweigh the sum of it's part tremendously.
There are 101 reasons why the series have become how they are now. Production problems (time and money), Hidalgo's personal situation, the fans, the critics and so on. You can find socio-economic, theological and psychological analysis of this work. All very well written, interesting and equally valid. Whatever interests you, this series can make you think and hopefully feel.
I've only given 3 movies a 10. This is one of them. The rating is for the series+the movie. Powerful and unique.
One of the greatest shows I've ever seen
henrydsmith26 May 2020
Warning: Spoilers
When I started this show, I thought it would be like other animes with giant robots but I was wrong. It is one of the most beautiful and amazing shows I've ever seen, as the title says.the last two episodes are ones people will tell you to skip, but their worth the watch. They dive into shinji's psyche and show the feelings of the creator of the anime, Hideaki Anno. The depression he went through really shows in these episodes, as he projects them through the character of shinji. Learning the lesson of self acceptance at the end is very heartwarming and makes me want to be a better person, and learn from the mistakes of shinji. This has been my review of Neon Genesis Evangelion. And To those who finished the show, I have one thing to tell you: congratulations!
One of my all time favorites
ihavetowaitacenturytochangemyn18 May 2021
Absolute masterpiece (in my opinion). Shinji as a character is a fantastic portrayal of depression, isolation, escapism etc. And shows his struggles in a way where you can still relate to him. The final two episodes were absolutely incredible and even made me question myself as a person. Overall, it is not for everyone. Many people found this anime quite boring (and I can agree, it was slow at some parts, not to mention the unnecessary fanservice lol) but I really recommend it if you are looking for an interesting, thought-provoking anime.
Mecha action + Human emotion. Result? An original, entertaining, thought provoking anime.
Achyut_Prashast_Singh29 August 2020
Wow. I just finished binge watching the series and I don't know what to feel right now. This quintessential anime series has left me with an experience of a lifetime. It is a perfect blend of mecha action and human emotion. The animation is definitely top notch, but it's the storytelling that's the real hero of this series.
I could feel the tension from the first episode itself. The way the makers dealt with the three kids is plausible. I personally related a lot to Shinji Ikari and felt he was a lot like me. There were times where I cared a lot for both Rei and Asuka, given what all they had to go through. That being said, almost half of the series is somewhere between serious and lighthearted in terms of tone. It's the other half that starts to get intense with every episode and just hits the thinking viewer in the feels. I could feel like the last few episodes were directly talking to me. Yes, the same few episodes which are considered controversial for some reason.
But aside from that, the show is highly entertaining, hands down. The humor is hilarious wherever it's present, and the mecha action is really cool or maybe even the finest I've seen yet. Some episodes are bound to leave you depressed, so better be prepared. Neon Genesis Evangelion is an unprecedented victory of sheer imagination and storytelling. For me, it's a perfect one as it both entertained and made me think. I can't thank the makers of this psychological sci-fi action anime enough, as a lot of dialogue has provided solutions to problems I have personally encountered and still encounter in life.
I could feel the tension from the first episode itself. The way the makers dealt with the three kids is plausible. I personally related a lot to Shinji Ikari and felt he was a lot like me. There were times where I cared a lot for both Rei and Asuka, given what all they had to go through. That being said, almost half of the series is somewhere between serious and lighthearted in terms of tone. It's the other half that starts to get intense with every episode and just hits the thinking viewer in the feels. I could feel like the last few episodes were directly talking to me. Yes, the same few episodes which are considered controversial for some reason.
But aside from that, the show is highly entertaining, hands down. The humor is hilarious wherever it's present, and the mecha action is really cool or maybe even the finest I've seen yet. Some episodes are bound to leave you depressed, so better be prepared. Neon Genesis Evangelion is an unprecedented victory of sheer imagination and storytelling. For me, it's a perfect one as it both entertained and made me think. I can't thank the makers of this psychological sci-fi action anime enough, as a lot of dialogue has provided solutions to problems I have personally encountered and still encounter in life.
I have nothing to say after what others have said unless
medeirosvn23 February 2021
A Masterpiece Finale
umuts-2952817 January 2021
Brilliant and impressive if sometimes too confusing landmark series.
JTurner8219 December 2007
Warning: Spoilers
Gainax's staggeringly ambitious, 26-episode series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION is declared as one of the most compelling Anime productions of all time. It also happens to be one of most controversial. On one side of the coin are a bunch of loyal, unbending followers that idolize the show. On the other are a group of naysayers who say otherwise. As far as my views of EVANGELION are concerned, I fall somewhere in the middle. In many ways, the show is indeed brilliant and thought provoking--something rarely seen in any animated production, American or Japanese. At the same time, however, there are elements of EVANGELION that rub me the wrong way.
The show, set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo-3, involves alien-like monsters known as "Angels" that continually threaten the metropolis. Only psychologically messed up teenagers -- who include introverted Shinji Ikari, enigmatic Rei Ayanami, and mean-spirited Asuka Langley Sohryu -- stand a chance against them. They do this by piloting their Evangelions -- giant, superpowerful, robot-like fighters. In charge of the whole thing is Misato Katsuragi, a tough, no-nonsense woman who cares for the children while dealing with her own issues. Also calling the shots is Shinji's cold, unsympathetic father, Gendo Ikari, Shinji's cold, unlovable father, who seems to have an agenda of his own, although we're not entirely clear about what it is. And then there is the matter over whether the real threat in Tokyo-3 is in the presence of the Angels or an even more ominous organization, known as SEELE, which is occasionally seen as a group of tabloids with numbers.
As mentioned, there are many aspects of EVANGELION that are good and bad. The technical aspects of this show are impressive -- particularly the dramatic and emotionally charged battles between the EVAs and the grotesquely designed angels; a sense of mystery and intrigue exudes from its complex storyline. As a matter of fact, the show is at its best when it focuses on the conflict between the Angels and the human race. Furthermore, even though a majority of the characters are basically unlikable (save perhaps, for Misato), director Anno does dedicate some episodes delving into their tormented pasts. This is often done in surreal, bizarre, "dream" like sequences involving kaleidoscopic imagery and inner thoughts. Also interesting (and sometimes disorienting) is the use of classical music for several episodes toward the end, notably Handel's "Messiah" and Beethoven's "Choral" Symphony.
It has been widely touted that the characters of EVANGELION are some of the most complex, socially washed out beings ever committed to Anime. On one level, it provides for some intriguing interactions, from Shinji's estranged relationships with both his father and the bitchy Asuka to Misato's own fractured love affair with her off again on again beau, Kaji. The character development becomes gradually less intriguing, however, as each episode exorcises the same angst-ridden issues over and over again, with little to no resolution. In the surprisingly grim and violent latter half of the series, the characters all head into a downward spiral. At the same time, EVANGELION starts to become less intriguing (if sometimes confusing) and turns messy, almost to the point of being totally incomprehensible. Questions that viewers are likely to have about the plot are never answered, and some later episodes have scenes in which absolutely nothing happens that last too long.
Another problem with EVANGELION is its ending or rather, lack thereof. While Gainax's previous TV show, NADIA, took a wrong turn at the midpoint, it did get recover for its last episodes and delivered a strong, if too short conclusion. Here, however, the story simply falls apart. The final two episodes, which are very much played out like extensive therapy sessions, eschew both action and coherency in favor of deconstructing the protagonists' minds. In doing so, it makes the mistake of underwhelming the audience. There are some interesting artistic styles, like Shinji being drawn as a sketch in deep space, but even this potentially experimental approach is compromised by the lack of a structure for a compelling conclusion.
In spite of its faults, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION is still worth watching for many reasons. Its impressively directed action sequences, intriguing mysteries, and in-depth character studies have been seldom matched in others of its kind.
The English dub, provided by Industrial Smoke & Mirrors in the mid '90s, like the show, tends to receive polarized reaction. The dub follows the script fairly well, and the acting is mostly emotionally sound (if at times too melodramatic). On the flipside, it is somewhat disappointing that the young protagonists don't sound like children--especially after ADV's dub for NADIA impressed me with their use of actual child actors. Fortunately, the whole dub is carried by Alison Keith's terrific turn as Misato--she brings a lot of sassiness and instant likability to the character. Her performance *sells* the dub as a whole even when the script becomes confusing in places.
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION will certainly not win over converts beyond a certain age -- as mentioned, its complicated and sometimes too angst-ridden plot is more likely to appeal to adolescents. As an ambitious and daring exercise in bringing Anime to wider audiences, however, its remarkable in how it achieved that goal.
The show, set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo-3, involves alien-like monsters known as "Angels" that continually threaten the metropolis. Only psychologically messed up teenagers -- who include introverted Shinji Ikari, enigmatic Rei Ayanami, and mean-spirited Asuka Langley Sohryu -- stand a chance against them. They do this by piloting their Evangelions -- giant, superpowerful, robot-like fighters. In charge of the whole thing is Misato Katsuragi, a tough, no-nonsense woman who cares for the children while dealing with her own issues. Also calling the shots is Shinji's cold, unsympathetic father, Gendo Ikari, Shinji's cold, unlovable father, who seems to have an agenda of his own, although we're not entirely clear about what it is. And then there is the matter over whether the real threat in Tokyo-3 is in the presence of the Angels or an even more ominous organization, known as SEELE, which is occasionally seen as a group of tabloids with numbers.
As mentioned, there are many aspects of EVANGELION that are good and bad. The technical aspects of this show are impressive -- particularly the dramatic and emotionally charged battles between the EVAs and the grotesquely designed angels; a sense of mystery and intrigue exudes from its complex storyline. As a matter of fact, the show is at its best when it focuses on the conflict between the Angels and the human race. Furthermore, even though a majority of the characters are basically unlikable (save perhaps, for Misato), director Anno does dedicate some episodes delving into their tormented pasts. This is often done in surreal, bizarre, "dream" like sequences involving kaleidoscopic imagery and inner thoughts. Also interesting (and sometimes disorienting) is the use of classical music for several episodes toward the end, notably Handel's "Messiah" and Beethoven's "Choral" Symphony.
It has been widely touted that the characters of EVANGELION are some of the most complex, socially washed out beings ever committed to Anime. On one level, it provides for some intriguing interactions, from Shinji's estranged relationships with both his father and the bitchy Asuka to Misato's own fractured love affair with her off again on again beau, Kaji. The character development becomes gradually less intriguing, however, as each episode exorcises the same angst-ridden issues over and over again, with little to no resolution. In the surprisingly grim and violent latter half of the series, the characters all head into a downward spiral. At the same time, EVANGELION starts to become less intriguing (if sometimes confusing) and turns messy, almost to the point of being totally incomprehensible. Questions that viewers are likely to have about the plot are never answered, and some later episodes have scenes in which absolutely nothing happens that last too long.
Another problem with EVANGELION is its ending or rather, lack thereof. While Gainax's previous TV show, NADIA, took a wrong turn at the midpoint, it did get recover for its last episodes and delivered a strong, if too short conclusion. Here, however, the story simply falls apart. The final two episodes, which are very much played out like extensive therapy sessions, eschew both action and coherency in favor of deconstructing the protagonists' minds. In doing so, it makes the mistake of underwhelming the audience. There are some interesting artistic styles, like Shinji being drawn as a sketch in deep space, but even this potentially experimental approach is compromised by the lack of a structure for a compelling conclusion.
In spite of its faults, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION is still worth watching for many reasons. Its impressively directed action sequences, intriguing mysteries, and in-depth character studies have been seldom matched in others of its kind.
The English dub, provided by Industrial Smoke & Mirrors in the mid '90s, like the show, tends to receive polarized reaction. The dub follows the script fairly well, and the acting is mostly emotionally sound (if at times too melodramatic). On the flipside, it is somewhat disappointing that the young protagonists don't sound like children--especially after ADV's dub for NADIA impressed me with their use of actual child actors. Fortunately, the whole dub is carried by Alison Keith's terrific turn as Misato--she brings a lot of sassiness and instant likability to the character. Her performance *sells* the dub as a whole even when the script becomes confusing in places.
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION will certainly not win over converts beyond a certain age -- as mentioned, its complicated and sometimes too angst-ridden plot is more likely to appeal to adolescents. As an ambitious and daring exercise in bringing Anime to wider audiences, however, its remarkable in how it achieved that goal.
An Absolute Classic
TheMediaGuru2424 June 2020
This anime is the second best anime I have watched, yes it gets very complex towards the end and personally I don't think the ending is amazing (unlike End of Evangelion).
The 26 episodes are great although at the start the show just seems like a standard mech vs creature show it gradually becomes a complex and much more interesting show. Episode 25 and 26 aren't necessarily bad I just don't find them as interesting as the other episodes, it is very vague, yes it works better after you watch End of Evangelion but you shouldn't have to rely on a movie which was released later to like the final episodes of a show.
The characters are where this show is at it's best. All complex and sympathetic apart from a few which you will hate in a good way. Asuka is my favorite character in the show. After watching Asuka's episode of her backstory I couldn't help but love this character, once again her character arc ends abruptly but with End of Evangelion it fixes that. Shinji is also an amazing and deeply flawed protagonist, he is very passive and never finds out massive plot points like some other protagonist might. It is very interesting and something we have rarely seen since. Rei is great as well but she needed more time with Shinji to make her arc more satisfying because she does disappear into the background for a few episodes.
The Soundtrack is amazing, it has classics and my favorite opening theme with Cruel Angels Thesis, almost every anime fan will have either heard or seen the opening.
This anime definitely won't appeal to everyone and can be hard to recommend in my opinion but definitely give it a try, who knows maybe you will get glued to the screen and binge it like I did.
The 26 episodes are great although at the start the show just seems like a standard mech vs creature show it gradually becomes a complex and much more interesting show. Episode 25 and 26 aren't necessarily bad I just don't find them as interesting as the other episodes, it is very vague, yes it works better after you watch End of Evangelion but you shouldn't have to rely on a movie which was released later to like the final episodes of a show.
The characters are where this show is at it's best. All complex and sympathetic apart from a few which you will hate in a good way. Asuka is my favorite character in the show. After watching Asuka's episode of her backstory I couldn't help but love this character, once again her character arc ends abruptly but with End of Evangelion it fixes that. Shinji is also an amazing and deeply flawed protagonist, he is very passive and never finds out massive plot points like some other protagonist might. It is very interesting and something we have rarely seen since. Rei is great as well but she needed more time with Shinji to make her arc more satisfying because she does disappear into the background for a few episodes.
The Soundtrack is amazing, it has classics and my favorite opening theme with Cruel Angels Thesis, almost every anime fan will have either heard or seen the opening.
This anime definitely won't appeal to everyone and can be hard to recommend in my opinion but definitely give it a try, who knows maybe you will get glued to the screen and binge it like I did.
An anime landmark, but not without flaws.
kevinxirau2 August 2019
"Neon Genesis Evangelion", Hideaki Anno's magnum opus and a reflection of his depression at the time. Long have I heard of this legendary anime, but never felt the drive in giving it a try until recently. Is it worth it? Well, yes but in some ways no.
Plot: Years after the apocalyptic event known as the 2nd Impact, the story concerns Shinji Ikari, a lonely boy who is suddenly summoned by his neglectful father Gendo, the head of the group called NERV. The reason: to pilot a mech called an Evangelion (Eva for short) to combat unusual creatures called Angels alongside brash Asuka and stoic Rei. Despite considerable reservations and low self-esteem, he agrees, going on a journey involving giant-sized battles, unnerving revelations, and a dive into others' inner demons.
On the surface, this seems like a standard action series, but it's really a character study filled with religious parallels, psychological analyses, and sexual elements. Most of the major characters suffer from some shortcoming and have different ways of coping. My favorite is Misato, a woman who is both head of operations against Angels and Shinji's caretaker/mother figure; she shares common ground with him, is a risk taker, and has relatable flaws. Shinji, though, is a divisive figure as your enjoyment of the show depends on how much you invest in or even tolerate him. Having "hedgehog's dilemma" among others, he hesitates on things from fighting to getting close to anyone. While at times understandable, it does try one's patience (he's more tolerable after the first few episodes). There are scenes that offer levity with light-hearted moments, which I appreciate. While sometimes short, the battles alone are worth a watch with cool strategies, gruesome bloody violence, and a pantheon of monstrous Angels whose designs are as alien as their origins and motives. Outside the fights, though, the animation tends to be minimalistic. In fact, many scenes involve still shots that go on for too long, which bugged me. There's also no real explanation of why the Evas have to be piloted by 14-year olds and some side characters are written out in a way that doesn't feel conclusive.
"Evangelion" has two endings. First, the show's last 2 episodes are an abstract mind trip where the staff literally ran out of money and scraped together. The second is the movie "End of Evangelion", which is more grand and decisive, but also VERY trippy. Analyses from other people helped me understand the film, but it's not satisfying entertainment-wise. I'm curious about the remake "Rebuild of Evangelion", but that's for another time. While not for everyone, the anime certainly earned its reputation.
Plot: Years after the apocalyptic event known as the 2nd Impact, the story concerns Shinji Ikari, a lonely boy who is suddenly summoned by his neglectful father Gendo, the head of the group called NERV. The reason: to pilot a mech called an Evangelion (Eva for short) to combat unusual creatures called Angels alongside brash Asuka and stoic Rei. Despite considerable reservations and low self-esteem, he agrees, going on a journey involving giant-sized battles, unnerving revelations, and a dive into others' inner demons.
On the surface, this seems like a standard action series, but it's really a character study filled with religious parallels, psychological analyses, and sexual elements. Most of the major characters suffer from some shortcoming and have different ways of coping. My favorite is Misato, a woman who is both head of operations against Angels and Shinji's caretaker/mother figure; she shares common ground with him, is a risk taker, and has relatable flaws. Shinji, though, is a divisive figure as your enjoyment of the show depends on how much you invest in or even tolerate him. Having "hedgehog's dilemma" among others, he hesitates on things from fighting to getting close to anyone. While at times understandable, it does try one's patience (he's more tolerable after the first few episodes). There are scenes that offer levity with light-hearted moments, which I appreciate. While sometimes short, the battles alone are worth a watch with cool strategies, gruesome bloody violence, and a pantheon of monstrous Angels whose designs are as alien as their origins and motives. Outside the fights, though, the animation tends to be minimalistic. In fact, many scenes involve still shots that go on for too long, which bugged me. There's also no real explanation of why the Evas have to be piloted by 14-year olds and some side characters are written out in a way that doesn't feel conclusive.
"Evangelion" has two endings. First, the show's last 2 episodes are an abstract mind trip where the staff literally ran out of money and scraped together. The second is the movie "End of Evangelion", which is more grand and decisive, but also VERY trippy. Analyses from other people helped me understand the film, but it's not satisfying entertainment-wise. I'm curious about the remake "Rebuild of Evangelion", but that's for another time. While not for everyone, the anime certainly earned its reputation.
A mixed bag if there ever was one
tuomas_gimli16 October 2012
Neon Genesis Evangelion is hailed as one of the greatest animes ever. As a mix of monster vs. Mecha action, character-driven psychological drama and conspiracy thriller, there's certainly plenty to delve into. Too bad the different elements never truly match with each other, and the result is possibly the grandmother of all "mixed bags".
There are very many aspects of Evangelion to like, or at least to admire. The ambition of the series is unquestionable, telling a story which starts out as fairly simple mecha action, but then turning into something far more sinister and grand. The designs of the Angels and Evas are still very imaginative and original and each battle provides a different scenario. The Angels are among one of the most genuinely alien-feeling creatures I've seen in fiction overall. The boldness it takes to put the characters into such dark places as they are in the end is very admirable, as the second season provides disturbing imagery all the way through. The characters are fairly deep with complex relationships, and the scenario of humanity trying to survive, but possibly heading double-time towards extinction is interesting. And the effort it must have taken to put together a story with so many different elements deserves a clapping.
But where to begin with the problems, which sadly far outweigh the good elements?
-The tone is very inconsistent, starting out with a mysterious feel with some heavy drama and then settling into a comfortable, fairly light-hearted monster-action period. During the second season the series plunges all the way into thorough unpleasantness before finally crapping out altogether and being left wallowing in psychedelic imagery and dialogue.
-With such a grand story to tell, Evangelion should be a series with absolutely zero filler, yet there are at least three to five episodes out of 26 which have no relevance at all in terms of the main story
-Nearly all the characters are almost completely unlikable. Despite this probably being one of the main points, as the series turns into full- fledged tragedy during the last 10 or so episodes, they seem neither to feel genuine sympathy for each other nor really care much about anything other than themselves. Character traits which are introduced as quirks or comedic elements (like Misato's drinking) later become sources of self-loathing and disgust. One particular central character and their own subplot is squandered so badly in terms of dramatic potential it's almost insulting.
-The animation quality sees a steep drop after episode 19. This was later somewhat redeemed in the director's cut versions, but the lack of budget towards the end is still painfully obvious. Many scenes feature little more than static images with voiceovers, and at times feel more like a power point presentation instead of animation.
-Despite their heavy presence, the biblical imagery and names are pure surface, and nowadays feel pretentious rather than original. You could replace all the names with Godzilla, Mothra, King Kong and such and it'd still be the same story.
-A large amount of screen time is taken up by meaningless techno-babble, which serves next to no purpose. There are also some weird dialogues and monologues that pop out of nowhere and seem to have been written by someone tripping on acid. The infamous last 2 episodes are so full of esoteric philosophical mush that it feels like a completely different series. Whether this was the creator's intention or not I won't theorize on, it simply doesn't work.
-The very heavy presence of angst both teen and mature can be quite grating, even for a series about psychological problems and mental breakdown. Even the adult characters fall into the pit of constant self-loathing towards the end.
-Despite it being constantly referred to and being one of the central plot elements of the entire series, the Human Instrumentality Project never seems to be what's driving the story. Also the vast amount of lore involving the Second Impact, SEELE and NERV is almost all dumped into a single episode, instead of being slowly unearthed. It could have been used to create mystery, but as it stands it creates merely confusion and dissatisfaction.
To list more would be just nit-picking, but there are plenty more. The end result is a series that is at times excellent, but most of the time just irritating or dull to watch.
Recommendation: Evangelion is possibly one of the most divisive works of fiction ever created. Anyone who hasn't seen this series but has an interest in it should watch it just to form an opinion of their own.
There are very many aspects of Evangelion to like, or at least to admire. The ambition of the series is unquestionable, telling a story which starts out as fairly simple mecha action, but then turning into something far more sinister and grand. The designs of the Angels and Evas are still very imaginative and original and each battle provides a different scenario. The Angels are among one of the most genuinely alien-feeling creatures I've seen in fiction overall. The boldness it takes to put the characters into such dark places as they are in the end is very admirable, as the second season provides disturbing imagery all the way through. The characters are fairly deep with complex relationships, and the scenario of humanity trying to survive, but possibly heading double-time towards extinction is interesting. And the effort it must have taken to put together a story with so many different elements deserves a clapping.
But where to begin with the problems, which sadly far outweigh the good elements?
-The tone is very inconsistent, starting out with a mysterious feel with some heavy drama and then settling into a comfortable, fairly light-hearted monster-action period. During the second season the series plunges all the way into thorough unpleasantness before finally crapping out altogether and being left wallowing in psychedelic imagery and dialogue.
-With such a grand story to tell, Evangelion should be a series with absolutely zero filler, yet there are at least three to five episodes out of 26 which have no relevance at all in terms of the main story
-Nearly all the characters are almost completely unlikable. Despite this probably being one of the main points, as the series turns into full- fledged tragedy during the last 10 or so episodes, they seem neither to feel genuine sympathy for each other nor really care much about anything other than themselves. Character traits which are introduced as quirks or comedic elements (like Misato's drinking) later become sources of self-loathing and disgust. One particular central character and their own subplot is squandered so badly in terms of dramatic potential it's almost insulting.
-The animation quality sees a steep drop after episode 19. This was later somewhat redeemed in the director's cut versions, but the lack of budget towards the end is still painfully obvious. Many scenes feature little more than static images with voiceovers, and at times feel more like a power point presentation instead of animation.
- There are dozens of oddities and illogicalities that constantly have the viewer thinking "How did they do that?". For example, we never see how the various parts of NERV HQ are placed in relation to each other. For all we know, all the various rooms and halls could exist entirely in small pocket dimensions of their own.
-Despite their heavy presence, the biblical imagery and names are pure surface, and nowadays feel pretentious rather than original. You could replace all the names with Godzilla, Mothra, King Kong and such and it'd still be the same story.
-A large amount of screen time is taken up by meaningless techno-babble, which serves next to no purpose. There are also some weird dialogues and monologues that pop out of nowhere and seem to have been written by someone tripping on acid. The infamous last 2 episodes are so full of esoteric philosophical mush that it feels like a completely different series. Whether this was the creator's intention or not I won't theorize on, it simply doesn't work.
-The very heavy presence of angst both teen and mature can be quite grating, even for a series about psychological problems and mental breakdown. Even the adult characters fall into the pit of constant self-loathing towards the end.
-Despite it being constantly referred to and being one of the central plot elements of the entire series, the Human Instrumentality Project never seems to be what's driving the story. Also the vast amount of lore involving the Second Impact, SEELE and NERV is almost all dumped into a single episode, instead of being slowly unearthed. It could have been used to create mystery, but as it stands it creates merely confusion and dissatisfaction.
To list more would be just nit-picking, but there are plenty more. The end result is a series that is at times excellent, but most of the time just irritating or dull to watch.
Recommendation: Evangelion is possibly one of the most divisive works of fiction ever created. Anyone who hasn't seen this series but has an interest in it should watch it just to form an opinion of their own.
The most controversial, talked about, and yes, impressive anime series ever...
Arnold-1016 March 2000
Well, what can I say about a series that's as absolutely mind-blowing as the 26 episodes and two movies that make up Neon Genesis Evangelion? This is, quite simply, a masterpiece. What starts out as a simple "save the world" mecha story evolves into a shocking and powerful psychological drama full of conspiracy, dysfunctional characters, and some of the most harrowingly emotional and painful fight scenes ever. Don't let the first several episodes fool you- they're entertaining enough, but the power of the series remains hidden.
When I popped in the first video, I was excited to see a new anime, but otherwise pretty relaxed. By the end of episode 18 or so, my heart was racing, and I was nearly in tears. It never let up after that. This is not just an anime. This is an experience.
When I popped in the first video, I was excited to see a new anime, but otherwise pretty relaxed. By the end of episode 18 or so, my heart was racing, and I was nearly in tears. It never let up after that. This is not just an anime. This is an experience.
A Masterpiece in Art and Animation.
Lain66626 February 2020
This artistic masterpiece is far superior to any anime or any animation that was made in the 1990s. It can easily hold up today.
This anime is about a boy who is 'forced' to pilot a mecha after an Angel attack. With Nerv's mecha or as they are called Evangelion, they fight these strange monsters.
This series is more than just your typical mecha anime. It is about loneliness and the meaning of life and lies. The animation is visually appealing. This is a must watch for anyone, anime fan or not,.
This anime is about a boy who is 'forced' to pilot a mecha after an Angel attack. With Nerv's mecha or as they are called Evangelion, they fight these strange monsters.
This series is more than just your typical mecha anime. It is about loneliness and the meaning of life and lies. The animation is visually appealing. This is a must watch for anyone, anime fan or not,.
Quite possibly the best anime...
The_Dinosaur23 September 2006
Warning: Spoilers
This is probably the best anime and is a must see for any fans. It is such a good series because of it's drama. Most anime fans will say think that this is just another giant robot story, but it is so much deeper than that.
The start of the series is quite misleading compared to the rest of the series because it seems like, as I've said, another giant robot story, but as the series progresses things become deeper and deeper. The more you watch of the series the more you will want of it. By the end of the series you will be dying because you don't want it to end.
The story follows a 14 year old boy who has been abandoned by his father only to be invited to see him. When he does see him all his father wants is for him to pilot the evangelion. Evangelions are not actually giant robots rather giant creature that have been created to protect earth against the Angels which are also giant organisms.
I won't give too much away but this is a series which you must see. It has to be watched more than once to be underdtood because it is so deep.
The start of the series is quite misleading compared to the rest of the series because it seems like, as I've said, another giant robot story, but as the series progresses things become deeper and deeper. The more you watch of the series the more you will want of it. By the end of the series you will be dying because you don't want it to end.
The story follows a 14 year old boy who has been abandoned by his father only to be invited to see him. When he does see him all his father wants is for him to pilot the evangelion. Evangelions are not actually giant robots rather giant creature that have been created to protect earth against the Angels which are also giant organisms.
I won't give too much away but this is a series which you must see. It has to be watched more than once to be underdtood because it is so deep.
The most famous anime of all times
Lady_Targaryen16 May 2006
Warning: Spoilers
"Shin seiki evangelion" is the most famous anime of all times. Almost 10 years before this anime was released(until today) is considered to be the most perfect and outstanding anime series of all. The soundtrack is amazing(with the famous ending theme song being "Fly Me to the Moon" as well as the classic Beethoven),the names of the characters and many of the things has a reason or a deep meaning behind it, like the three MAGI Supercomputers, Melchior, Balthasar and Casper (Gaspar),that are the names of the three wise men (also known as "magi") who, according to Christian legend, followed the guiding star to Bethlehem in order to give praise and gifts to the newborn Christ,the plot is very well written and full of meanings that can be open to discussion. I am not an Evangelion nerd, but I can understand why it was a winner of the'' Best TV Animation Award". I am just waiting to be released in DVD here in Brazil to buy them.
There it goes...
cannabinosa10 November 2020
Low budget with a lot of static scenes, jumped straight to the ending because of lack of money and time, and never explained an important part of the plot like why do the angels attack.
But there it goes, the best anime ever created.
Breathtaking beyond belief
anti-imperialist119421 June 2007
Warning: Spoilers
What else is there to say that hasn't been said about this show? It isn't just 26 episodes of animated drama...its an experience in its own right. There aren't many stories in the world that never leave your conscience ever, and this just happens to be one of those stories for me. It NEVER disappoints at any point in the show. I watched the whole thing in a span of 2 days (of course, I had to eat and sleep). I swear, while I was watching this thing, Carmen Electra could've called and asked me on a date that night and that night only and I'd still have to say that I was busy at the moment.
The beginning of the show starts off as an entertaining Mech with a conventional light-hearted feel typical of many shonen titles. But as the show continues, you get more and more clues to the characters as well as the conspiracies revolving around their missions. It eventually gets to a point after 14 episodes or so where things become really intense. The commanders begin to reveal themselves for who they really are, and the main characters are on the brink of insanity. Shinji especially, goes into an extreme state of depression, which is so amazingly depicted that you'd feel you where feeling the same things he was feeling.
Towards the end of the series, I began to get so drawn into one episode that I'd have to take a 15 minute break before watching the next episode because everything I was beginning to love about the NGE world was falling apart. No conventional Hollywood happy, everythings great, go home and eat dinner endings here. Nope. You have to end up questioning everything about your life and your existence in society. And it doesn't make your life seem terrible and meaningless like it leads you to believe most of the time. It gives me one tiny shred of truth that is bound to stay with me for a long time...that without pain there can be no joy. If a story can leave that much of an impact on you, then you know you didn't waste 13 hours of your life seeing it unfold.
To sum it all up for you...this is an incredible story. If you like to have your emotions screwed with until going into a borderline nihilistic void, then Evangelion is for you. Many comments on this series may seem very sensationalist at times, but trust me, we aren't lying.
The beginning of the show starts off as an entertaining Mech with a conventional light-hearted feel typical of many shonen titles. But as the show continues, you get more and more clues to the characters as well as the conspiracies revolving around their missions. It eventually gets to a point after 14 episodes or so where things become really intense. The commanders begin to reveal themselves for who they really are, and the main characters are on the brink of insanity. Shinji especially, goes into an extreme state of depression, which is so amazingly depicted that you'd feel you where feeling the same things he was feeling.
Towards the end of the series, I began to get so drawn into one episode that I'd have to take a 15 minute break before watching the next episode because everything I was beginning to love about the NGE world was falling apart. No conventional Hollywood happy, everythings great, go home and eat dinner endings here. Nope. You have to end up questioning everything about your life and your existence in society. And it doesn't make your life seem terrible and meaningless like it leads you to believe most of the time. It gives me one tiny shred of truth that is bound to stay with me for a long time...that without pain there can be no joy. If a story can leave that much of an impact on you, then you know you didn't waste 13 hours of your life seeing it unfold.
To sum it all up for you...this is an incredible story. If you like to have your emotions screwed with until going into a borderline nihilistic void, then Evangelion is for you. Many comments on this series may seem very sensationalist at times, but trust me, we aren't lying.
There is a lot about this series to like, but it is overrated
dussaultjulien17 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Yes, Shinji, Asuka, Rei and everybody else are very complex, enjoyable and great characters, what is not enjoyable or complex is the non-stop existentialism throughout the show. It gets to the point where it's just a whiny. Asuka is the absolute worst when it comes to whininess, Shinji's wasn't that bad compared to hers. His was understandable, he learned from his mistakes and hardened himself into a stronger person, but Asuka broke, and we never really got to see her pick up the pieces, just the same whiny, boring story of I hate everybody, but I really hate myself. The sooner projection that you see in your everyday life come up from hateful people who are embittered about their choices in life, and Men does it get boring and old, quick.
The story line is not very consistent oh, and that sometimes is really janky, garbled and may as well be vomit that you drink from a straw, but for the most part it is interesting, but at the same time long, drawn out into a thin broth that is mostly water by the end.
The story line is not very consistent oh, and that sometimes is really janky, garbled and may as well be vomit that you drink from a straw, but for the most part it is interesting, but at the same time long, drawn out into a thin broth that is mostly water by the end.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
lostcinematheq22 May 2021
A fanboy Bible
Ou241 July 2004
Neon Genesis Evangelion is, without a doubt, the most popular anime of all time. People can't go two sentences without praising how profound and impacting it is, how deep and well thought out it is, how painfully realistic the characters are and what a religious experience it was for them... ... ... Shut up! Please! I can clearly see why this anime is popular, but that doesn't make the reason any less stupid. Now don't get me wrong, I like this anime. Really, I do. But it's so overrated the ''Matrix''-trilogy fails in comparison. And that says a lot.
This anime is not ''profound'', ''intelligent'', ''deep'' or any other word of praise ever given to it. Nor is it realistic. The characters were all two-dimensional and oftentimes annoying, not to mention boring. The plot is supposed to be intelligent, but is nothing more than a bunch of incomprehensible blabber. The animation is nothing special, the music is mediocre and the ending is simply not fulfilling.
Then why is it so popular? Simple... This anime might not be deep or profound or anything, nor are the characters realistic... But the creators did a damn good job making it SEEM like it is. Simply by creating an anime almost opposite of what you've seen before. You can't deny Evangelion's plot and characters were completely different as anything seen in most anime, at that time. Therefore people immediately embraced it as ''realistic'', because of the simple fact that most of these other anime weren't, and this one had to be. The creators pull it further by throwing in countless of pointless religious references and cliched psycho-babble, and it was immediately dubbed brilliant.
But none of these religious references mean anything, or stand for anything. None of these characters are realistic... Unless you call people suffering in the worst ways imaginable, with the exact same behaviour at all times, without the slightest sign of development nor change in speech or mood, realistic. I know I don't. I admit the characters are original, at least, but realistic or ''deep'', my ass.
What does this psycho-babble mean? Nothing. It all sounds like phrases taken from one of Freud's textbooks and randomly scattered throughout the series, once again seemingly meaning something, while it doesn't even serve a purpose. (Despite reminding us once again how unrealistic these characters are)
Quite frankly, there's nothing deep, profound, intelligent or realistic about Evangelion. When it comes down to it, it's a gigantic show of vagueness. Then why do I like it? I love vague stuff. I really enjoy watching EVA and then trying to fill in the pieces for myself. I like it gives me something to think about.
But it's so horribly overrated it's annoying to hear people praise it again, in the exact same way as everyone else does, with the exact same tone and words. This almost ruins it for me.
Guys... Get a grip, please. It doesn't interest me anymore to hear how ''deep'' you thought this series, because it's quite clear to me now that it isn't. Stop praising this series in the same, bland way, over and over again. We got the picture. You were fooled by the creators to believe something that wasn't there. Along with all the other thousands. It means nothing.
This anime is not ''profound'', ''intelligent'', ''deep'' or any other word of praise ever given to it. Nor is it realistic. The characters were all two-dimensional and oftentimes annoying, not to mention boring. The plot is supposed to be intelligent, but is nothing more than a bunch of incomprehensible blabber. The animation is nothing special, the music is mediocre and the ending is simply not fulfilling.
Then why is it so popular? Simple... This anime might not be deep or profound or anything, nor are the characters realistic... But the creators did a damn good job making it SEEM like it is. Simply by creating an anime almost opposite of what you've seen before. You can't deny Evangelion's plot and characters were completely different as anything seen in most anime, at that time. Therefore people immediately embraced it as ''realistic'', because of the simple fact that most of these other anime weren't, and this one had to be. The creators pull it further by throwing in countless of pointless religious references and cliched psycho-babble, and it was immediately dubbed brilliant.
But none of these religious references mean anything, or stand for anything. None of these characters are realistic... Unless you call people suffering in the worst ways imaginable, with the exact same behaviour at all times, without the slightest sign of development nor change in speech or mood, realistic. I know I don't. I admit the characters are original, at least, but realistic or ''deep'', my ass.
What does this psycho-babble mean? Nothing. It all sounds like phrases taken from one of Freud's textbooks and randomly scattered throughout the series, once again seemingly meaning something, while it doesn't even serve a purpose. (Despite reminding us once again how unrealistic these characters are)
Quite frankly, there's nothing deep, profound, intelligent or realistic about Evangelion. When it comes down to it, it's a gigantic show of vagueness. Then why do I like it? I love vague stuff. I really enjoy watching EVA and then trying to fill in the pieces for myself. I like it gives me something to think about.
But it's so horribly overrated it's annoying to hear people praise it again, in the exact same way as everyone else does, with the exact same tone and words. This almost ruins it for me.
Guys... Get a grip, please. It doesn't interest me anymore to hear how ''deep'' you thought this series, because it's quite clear to me now that it isn't. Stop praising this series in the same, bland way, over and over again. We got the picture. You were fooled by the creators to believe something that wasn't there. Along with all the other thousands. It means nothing.
The self-pitying nagging never seemed to end
Nyx_Selene21 December 2007
Contrary to most other commentators, I deeply hate this series.
It starts out looking interesting, with mysterious aliens and giant robots, and I kept my hopes up until the very last episode. At the end of it, I still didn't understand what the alien attacks were all about (maybe I missed something, who knows?), and realized that I had sat through 26 episodes consisting mainly of the characters' own self-hating, selfishness and self-pitying. It actually flips between alien/robot fights and these dark, depressing blinking-on-and-off scenes where one or more characters shouts "I hate me/you/it" 10-12 times in a row.
I can't really see either Shinji or Asuka (two of the main characters) showing growth or change. (Nor can I see any of the other characters learning or growing either, for that matter.) I wanted to kick them and tell them to get a bloody life during the first episodes, and the feeling didn't change during the last ones. Shinji truly possesses the kind of helpless hopelessness that makes people angry rather than charitable, and Asuka is such an infuriating know-it-all that I wanted to smash the TV screen every time she came into view. Oh, and more than anyone else, these two hate everything, and say it veeeeeeeery often. Shinji even makes a half-assed attempt at suicide. Please, explain to me why I should give a rat's ass about this animé, when even it's characters are trying to off themselves to get out of it.
I'm otherwise a big fan of animé and manga, and never before have I disliked one so much. I read that the series creator/writer wrote this while suffering from a depression, and I can believe that; it made me depressed to watch it. Is that the aim of this series? I'm honestly asking. Is it designed to make the viewer confused and annoyed? And if suffering from a depression, why just not write a book or biography about it, instead of mixing it up with aliens and mecha's? This alien war plot, as far as I could tell, lead to absolutely nowhere.
Finally, since I'm truly fascinated by how many people claim to love this patchwork of dead-end plots, I can't help but wonder how many of them actually find it good, and how many say they do because they've been told it is.
It starts out looking interesting, with mysterious aliens and giant robots, and I kept my hopes up until the very last episode. At the end of it, I still didn't understand what the alien attacks were all about (maybe I missed something, who knows?), and realized that I had sat through 26 episodes consisting mainly of the characters' own self-hating, selfishness and self-pitying. It actually flips between alien/robot fights and these dark, depressing blinking-on-and-off scenes where one or more characters shouts "I hate me/you/it" 10-12 times in a row.
I can't really see either Shinji or Asuka (two of the main characters) showing growth or change. (Nor can I see any of the other characters learning or growing either, for that matter.) I wanted to kick them and tell them to get a bloody life during the first episodes, and the feeling didn't change during the last ones. Shinji truly possesses the kind of helpless hopelessness that makes people angry rather than charitable, and Asuka is such an infuriating know-it-all that I wanted to smash the TV screen every time she came into view. Oh, and more than anyone else, these two hate everything, and say it veeeeeeeery often. Shinji even makes a half-assed attempt at suicide. Please, explain to me why I should give a rat's ass about this animé, when even it's characters are trying to off themselves to get out of it.
I'm otherwise a big fan of animé and manga, and never before have I disliked one so much. I read that the series creator/writer wrote this while suffering from a depression, and I can believe that; it made me depressed to watch it. Is that the aim of this series? I'm honestly asking. Is it designed to make the viewer confused and annoyed? And if suffering from a depression, why just not write a book or biography about it, instead of mixing it up with aliens and mecha's? This alien war plot, as far as I could tell, lead to absolutely nowhere.
Finally, since I'm truly fascinated by how many people claim to love this patchwork of dead-end plots, I can't help but wonder how many of them actually find it good, and how many say they do because they've been told it is.
Greatest Achievement in Audio/Visual Entertainment
xstrongmenalsocryx3 July 2004
Whether you enjoy the world of anime or not this is an experience you must have before you die. Nothing else in the world is like it. For the sake of your personal experience I cannot tell you much about it and here's why. The first 20 some episodes you are immersed in the semi-futuristic world of Tokyo 3 and the characters are developed beautifully, some of the best character development I've ever witnessed. You get a very very good feel for the world and the situation they live in, only to have that blown away in the final episodes. Please for the sake of yourself watch this, from the start, you will not regret it.
Hideaki Anno has conceived of a story more important to my life than any other.
Hideaki Anno is pure genius.
Hideaki Anno has conceived of a story more important to my life than any other.
Hideaki Anno is pure genius.
Captivating
Xenix9430 July 2019
This is a philosophical psychodrama more or less. In addition to the look into seemingly Freudian psychology, there is this sense of uncertainty when faced with what is at work within reality. What exactly is reality? How is it that one perceives reality? What exactly is governing reality? These are very difficult questions, and they are questions that NGE seems to explore. It can be very meta at times, but not in a bad way. Get ready, because you are in for a helluva treat. Just be prepared to think out side of the box.
Another thing to take note of are the characters. All of these characters have depth, and something unique to bring to the table. They're all kinda slow burners though. At first this show seems like a stereotypical mecha. I mean, yeah, Evas are bad ass organic creatures resembling mechs,however, they are a component to an intricate array of ideas. Just give the show several episodes to rev itself up.
I think multiple viewings of NGE are essential. Anno crafted such a cerebral world full of intricacies. One would be hard pressed to fully grasp them all off of one viewing. In closing, enjoy and let it wash over you.
Another thing to take note of are the characters. All of these characters have depth, and something unique to bring to the table. They're all kinda slow burners though. At first this show seems like a stereotypical mecha. I mean, yeah, Evas are bad ass organic creatures resembling mechs,however, they are a component to an intricate array of ideas. Just give the show several episodes to rev itself up.
I think multiple viewings of NGE are essential. Anno crafted such a cerebral world full of intricacies. One would be hard pressed to fully grasp them all off of one viewing. In closing, enjoy and let it wash over you.
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