Neon Genesis Evangelion

This episode was pretty good, I think that while it was pretty sudden for a start it was still entertaining. Shinji came basically out of nowehere and even he couldn't find a reason for why he decided to come, which was a bit weird, but everything else was fine. Misato was pretty fun, and Rei's reveal was pretty mysterious but creative, I think it sets up the stage pretty well. I also really wanted to praise the fact that unlike many other animes they didn't make Shinji win but instead actually made him get absolutely destroyed, it was one of the more realistic takes in this episode.

This episode was great, and I think it was cinematically very well made. Firstly I really liked the cut from the events of the last episode to the hospital sequence, and in general that part was very interesting. This episode also had some nice humor to it, but mixed it pretty well with the darker themes. Shinji moving in with Misato was a cool development and also had quiet some fanservice, which isn't bad. The final part was by far the most important, as we get to see Shinji mentally reconstruct the traumatic events he had just experienced in a scene that was quiet chilly. And the Evangelion going beserk was amazing and will clearly matter a lot in the future. This is getting good.

I am pretty sure that this episode is Shinji's 13th reason why. With all this trauma, I would actually lose it too myself, y'know? Imagine being provided some semblance of hope, only for it to be... Despite the memes, Shinji doesn't deserve any of the pain he's been put through!

Love how this episode gives Shinji a chance not to live alone while also showing psychological undertones. The reveal of his secret roomie will never not be funny. The animation and sound quality remain persistent, therefore bonus points for me.

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Was really good, the symbolism had lots of meaning and I loved the large amount of Christian mythology included

Best mecha i ever read

asuka is so me

The dynamic between Shinji and Asuka is electric, and the synchronized training montage is unforgettable. It balances comedy with incredible choreography, delivering one of the most satisfying and iconic fights in the whole show.

"Angel Attack" is a masterclass in sci-fi world-building. It perfectly balances giant mech spectacle with intense psychological dread. Shinji’s isolation is palpable from frame one. Cinematic, tense, and unforgettable—the ultimate hook for a legendary anime. 10/10

It's a dizzying and tragic journey into the characters' psyches that makes you want to give them all a hug. Oh, and by the way, there are humanoid mechs.

A classic, it sets the atmosphere really well.

I could die for it ❤️‍🩹

Got into this a little too late, but glad that I gave it a chance!

Granted, its controversial, but there's a reason Evangelion is so ubiquitous and influential. Cruel Angels Thesis = Weeb National Anthem

Nice bro

I always get weird after watching this show and it’s always so so worth it

Fig

The ending was not as good as I expected.