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Neon Genesis Evangelion is a must-watch for any anime fan, even if only for its legacy.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is closer to being _the_ classic of anime than anything else in the medium. The amount of debate that follows Evangelion is absurd, from the controversial ending of the TV series, Asuka vs. Rei (clearly Asuka is better), to the craziness of End of Evangelion, discussion follo…
Read full review on AniList →A frustrating mecha story that left me cold.
Everyone seems to have to watch Evangelion at some point, if for nothing else, so that they can wax philosophical about it.
I avoided Evangelion for a long time as I had heard that the director had a lot of mental issues he was dealing with at the time, as well as the anime running out of budget n…
Read full review on AniList →Classic doesn't equal quality. A critique of one of the most iconic anime.
Update (30-8-2021)- to anyone who reads this review- I wrote it immediately when I finished the series; I guess a year ago, and some negative remarks I made about the show didn't age well in my own eyes, and exist due to me being extremely frustrated with the show. And while I still stand with a lot…
Read full review on AniList →evangelion: why we struggle to connect
#evangelion: why we struggle to connect
_this (moderately analytical) review will contain spoilers!_
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##introduction: what it means to be / feel alone
####it isn’t revolutionary to state that evangelion is a series about feeling alone. i say “feeling” rather than “being,” as i believe that’s an…
Read full review on AniList →Is it an action anime? Well Yes but No, its a Therapy Session!!!
__Story__
Neon Genesis Evangelion, one of the popular animes in the Mecha genre. Though, the anime doesn't really focus on the mecha as much as the psychological aspects of the show which shapes the story and allows the narrative to progress forward. The progression of the story might seem slow to s…
Read full review on AniList →The meaning in individuality
_Contains spoilers for "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion"_
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#__The Opening Theme Song__
I’m going to start my Neon Genesis Evangelion analysis with the first thing you’re met with, it’s opening theme song, displaying a myriad of images packed full of i…
Read full review on AniList →Adulthood isn't real and the comfort of Suicide present in Eva (god I wanna die (ᅌᴗᅌ* )
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Read full review on AniList →What exactly is so ground-breaking about Evangelion??? What's the big deal!?
~~~This a de-footnoteified academic essay I wrote in December for a University Japanese Studies unit I took on Postwar animation and visual culture. I am an Art History student, I am an Evangelion enjoyer, I had fun writing this, I think it turned out alright, so (try to) enjoy reading! Evangelion N…
Read full review on AniList →Evangelion is a mind-blowing, emotionally intense masterpiece that every anime fan must experience.
I finally finished the entire Evangelion saga, including the sequel/remake, and I have to say—it’s an absolute masterpiece of cinema! From start to finish, Evangelion weaves a complex narrative that explores the depths of human emotion, the psyche, and the existential struggles of its characters. It…
Read full review on AniList →Shinji and Kaworu: a look on sexuality and idealization.
If you didn't watch the anime, __SPOILERS AHEAD!__
Shinji's sexuality and his relationship with Kaworu has been reason for debate since... well, since Evangelion released decades ago. While some people see Shinji as a straight teenager with a lot of issues, confused and craving for any kind of affe…
Read full review on AniList →Great anime, with conflicting feelings
I've had conflicted feelings watching Evangelion. It starts fairly lighthearted (at least in comparison to the grim and depressing atmosphere it creates later on), the characters are mostly likable (exception noted for Asuka, but I won't deny empathy and sympathy for her!) and the series overall fee…
Read full review on AniList →One of the worst anime I've ever had the displeasure of watching
I absolutely hate Neon Genesis Evangelion. I think it's written absolutely atrociously. One good thing I have to say about this series is that the Rebuilds and even End of Evangelion, to an extent, are much better. Sadly, Eva itself does not hold up. In this review I will highlight points and explai…
Read full review on AniList →Neon Genesis Evangelion is an abstract, sobering, and ever enduring reflection on what it means to be human.
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~~~__Spoilers ahead, continue at your own risk.__~~~
_Neon Genesis Evangelion_ is an anime that's been firmly embedded into both the internet and pop culture. I was always aware of it, especial…
Read full review on AniList →My review of Evangelion, a masterpiece that isn't for everyone (no spoilers)
To be completely honest, I wasn't captured by it until episode 16, but before then I thought "yeah this is a nice 7-8/10 mecha anime with some good themes of depression, some visual motifs, and a nice vibe", but then after I watched the last 10 episodes I realised that the first parts perfectly set…
Read full review on AniList →Evangelion serves as a reminder that you are the only one who can take care of yourself.
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# WARNING: You should watch all the episodes before reading this.
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*Neon Genesis Evangelion* is one of the most famous anime’s of all time. It takes place in a fictional city called Tokyo-3. The story is about our main protagonist…
Read full review on AniList →The gospel of the new century is finding salvation in yourself.
Neon Genesis Evangelion saved my life. While that doesn’t quite mean what you think it does, I couldn't possibly overstate it’s impact on me.
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Eva is a quarter decade old, so I won't waste your time with a typical review, b…
Read full review on AniList →Neon Genesis Evangelion: Esperança em tempos desespero.
De certa forma, é meio irônico eu ter assistido a esse anime pela primeira vez quando tinha 14 anos, já que grande parte dos personagens também tem essa idade. Parecia que ele havia sido feito exclusivamente para mim, como se alguém quisesse passar uma mensagem diretamente para mim. Ainda me lembro…
Read full review on AniList →A comparative review; on the similarities between Nadia and Evangelion's main trio
Hideaki Anno is a bit of an underappreciated director. Now, normally that statement would be guffawed at, not taken seriously, and genuinely looked down upon as the ramblings of someone so absurdly new to anime they haven't heard the man's name. But, when I say underappreciated, I mean look at the p…
Read full review on AniList →The anime that quite literally saved my life - spoilers from a biased viewpoint of a self-insert.
Hideako Anno was not ******** around when he wrote _Neon Genesis Evangelion. Written at a time in his life when mental health was a subject he was exploring, you can see the outreaches he was trying to go for, express, and show. In my largest opinion - and, I'm prepared to get criticized for this s…
Read full review on AniList →Neon Genesis Evangelion: a masterpiece of anime artistry and lasting impact.
<p align= "justify">The basic plot of Neon Genesis Evangelion tells of a 14-year-old boy named Shinji who is summoned to NERV, an organization tasked with defending humanity from extinction, by his estranged, cold, and calculating father. When he meets his father for the first time, his father's fir…
Read full review on AniList →pew pew robots waifus and depression: my review of N.G.E
Let's talk about Evagelion, one of the best works of Japanese animation. They do not believe me? Even the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology confirmed in 2007, through public surveys, that this series has been chosen as the best anime of all time. Few series can…
Read full review on AniList →An introspective therapy session with philosophical undertones, presented as an apocalyptic dystopia.
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Can't afford therapy? Watch Evangelion!~~~
__Score__: 9.5/10
- __Plot__: 9/10
- __Characters__: 10/10
- __Art & Music__: 10/10
__Recommended for__: lovers of philosophy and psychology, realistic characters, blend of act…
Read full review on AniList →A deeply layered adventure that delves into the intricacies of the human mind.
The hedgehog’s dilemma is an analogy for how human intimacy causes pain, how people, despite seeking the warmth of connections, choose to shut themselves off in fear of getting themselves hurt. Neon Genesis Evangelion, the critically acclaimed 1995 series which was born out of Hideaki Anno’s clinica…
Read full review on AniList →Neon Genesis Evangelion is a brutally somber, touching, and emotional mech series.
Part 1: A loving embrace
“Just...hang in there...” -Misato Katsuragi
Neon Genesis Evangelion is the 1995 classic and brainchild directed by the legendary Hideaki Anno. It is a juggernaut that garnered fame and influence by challenging art that came before, directly spawning a cornucopia of success…
Read full review on AniList →Adolescence & Humanism
When I think of my adolescence and which anime drastically shaped my way of viewing media, one series that inevitably comes to mind is Neon Genesis Evangelion. Even now having seen this show in it's entirety many times over the course of my life, it still manages to impress, compel and challenge me…
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