14 years later

Lou 2022-09-18 20:49:20

Looking back at it in 21 years, in addition to the shock of Utada Hikaru's beautiful world at the end of the film, it also pushed the entire eva to a climax. Although it is hailed as the biggest money fraud scheme in the 21st century, when the ending is over, we know that Anno Hideaki has good intentions. The 14-year gap is also our 14-year wait. The broken ending hurt the hearts of many incense parties, which also paved the way for Shinji's subsequent behavior. At the same time, it was revealed that Shinji still chose to escape and has not yet left his own world, and his choice also laid the groundwork for the final reconciliation with Asuka.

I believe that when we finally heard Asuka say, "The bento you made that day was delicious, I think I liked Shinji at that time, but I became an adult before you." The big stone in my heart finally let go, even though it was also Asuka's final confession to Shinji is full of sadness at the same time.

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance quotes

  • Ryoji Kaji: [Shows up behind Ritsuko] You lost a little weight, huh, Ritsu?

    Ritsuko Akagi: Nice try, but I gained more than I'd like to admit.

    Ryoji Kaji: Maybe you're just wearing too many clothes.

    Ritsuko Akagi: I'd show you, but this room's being monitored.

    Ryoji Kaji: Was monitored. I replaced the main feed with a loop.

    Ritsuko Akagi: Thoroughly prepared as always, huh?

    Ryoji Kaji: Hey, when I play, I play to win.

    Ritsuko Akagi: But you've lost.

    [an angry Misato watches from the window]

    Ritsuko Akagi: You should've covered the windows too.

  • Unit-01 Dummy Plug System: [during start-up, in reverse] Freedom is an illusion. All you will lose is the emotion of pride. To be dominated by me is not as bad for human pride as to be dominated by others of your species.