Not an animation for kids

Stella 2022-04-21 09:02:34

EVA, an ancient cartoon, dragged and stretched for half a year, and finally finished it. 26 episodes + two theatrical versions. The recent new theatrical version has not followed.

The machine war animation is based on Gundam. After watching the gorgeous and dazzling Gundam for a long time, watching such a pure and original film, it is like being tired of eating mountain delicacies and suddenly switching to radish and vegetables. Simple, refreshing, purely.

Although it is said that the film is still fighting alone, it is the same as Gundam - an upgraded version of street fighting: upgrade the gangster to a robot, upgrade the fruit knife of the fighting weapon to a high-vibration particle knife, and upgrade the group frame to support , escalating punches and kicks into combat... There is no deep war technology such as overall strategy, layout planning, fleet cooperation, etc. However, the animation of the robot is such a model. Shouldn't expect too much.

The best part of EVA is the character design. Think of it as an animation from '95. The classic of character design, creating a precedent, and countless followers.

The first is the three-no girl Ayanami Rei, the goddess in the hearts of countless otakus. But there is a special game called "Ayanami Rei Development Project". . . No mouth, no heart, no expression, closed heart, strange behavior, quiet as if it never existed, no emotions, no emotions, cold as ice but as spotless as ice crystals. . . Of course the body is absolutely hot. . . It's so cute. . .

Naturally, the corresponding ice is fire, so there is a flaming girl Asuka - like Rukawa Kaede and Sakuragi Hanada, a combination of "brainless" and "unhappy". However, behind the noise of Asuka is not simple, but also bears the psychological damage of childhood, the strong desire to be recognized by others and to prove that he grew up. Candid, dynamic, hot, unrestrained, emotional ups and downs, outspoken... and Ayanami Rei constitute a strong contrast, attracting different audiences.


Sandwiched between the two main beauties is naturally our kind, cowardly, introverted, shy, shy, tangled, and swaying male protagonist Shinji Ikari. Negative and pessimistic personality. I should have hated him. But when he held his head and struggled with his inner struggle, he only felt distressed for this lost child. Seeing his mental journey, it is also the stage of self-development. So I deeply understand the compromise he made in order to gain recognition, his hatred and disgust for himself, and his lack of courage to let others down, so he forced himself...all of it. . . . Seeing him is like seeing myself when I was young. Also understand why his character is so formed. If you care too much about others, you will eventually lose yourself and become weak. The reason for caring too much about others is because of the affirmation, love and warmth that my heart has been longing for. He is just a child.


For many plots, technical terms, complex sci-fi relationships, and logical sequences of EVA, I didn't quite clarify, after all, I'm not a professional, nor a fanatical fan. The author's deep philosophical hints and symbolic meanings are also not fully understood. It can be said that my understanding of this animation is only at the superficial level of appearance. However, I am not tired of the last two episodes of the controversial TV version. Personally, I feel that it is just that the author wants to instill his ideology, values, and worldview into the audience. He is a little impatient and pushes. End Of Evangelion) is indeed a bit too bloody, and the ending is hopeless - all human beings have lost their existing physical form and ideology, and the ultimate horror of the apocalypse.

But this wasn't originally an animation for kids. Everyone can comprehend as much as they can by virtue of their skill.

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Extended Reading
  • Opal 2021-12-24 08:01:11

    EVA's 26 episodes TV set a benchmark for Japanese animation in terms of sufficient funding and insufficient funding.

  • Daron 2021-12-24 08:01:11

    God's work that no one knows, no one knows. Fenghua is now, I'm afraid it will be almost extinct.

Neon Genesis Evangelion quotes

  • [EVA-02 will not start because Shinji is in the cockpit with Asuka]

    Asuka Langley Sôryû: It's mental static! I told you, if you HAVE to think, think in German!

  • [Rei is explaining why she doesn't recall her having saved Shinji the day before]

    Rei Ayanami: I think... I am the third.