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[Hawkmonger]

NGE seem's to be an innebitability amongst anime fans. All paths eventualy lead to it, no matter how hard you try to avoid it, and the flame war between fans and detracters will never faulter, not even with the middle party that accpets it's faults and thinks little of it, such as I. It's an odd phenomena...

[sawyer6]

Originally Posted by Hawkmonger

What about the use of religious imagery in the second half that has no bearing to plot what so ever? Admitedly, there is some that works. the core concept of the Angels and there imprisonmet by man in the form of the EVA's is sound, but what the hell has the bloody tree of life got to do with anything? It appeares everywhere!


I used to think so also, Eva will always hold a place in my heart as the first anime I ever watched. It doesn't hold up on repeat viewings however.

Religious is the core theme of Eva so I don't it think it's irrelevant, we can't analyse the whole plot here so I suggest you,If you haven't already to check on the Evangelion Wiki for further information.

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by Justin101

It was really good until the last 5 or 6 episodes, and I DID enjoy it

With the origional Evengalion the director had a breakdown, hence the final few shows got weird, thats one of the reasons they stuck out Death and rebirth and end of evengalion to finish it properly. The show itself actually shows some research into biblical prophecy and jewish angelic lore, the angels actually look like how they are supposed to look, not fellas with wings which was invented by the romans when they took up christianity. As for the new versions, love how their done as well. Using digital animation but making it look hand drawn and similar in style to older anime is great imo.

Also, the second BESERK film is out and ready, so just ned to wait for the uk release!

[Hawkmonger]

Believe it or not i've edited a few of those articles clearly wrtten by fan boys who seem to think a great number of things that don't actualy occure in any aspect of the EVA franchise.

[Hawkmonger]

Originally Posted by keirarts

Also, the second BESERK film is out and ready, so just ned to wait for the uk release!

da fook! I had no idea!

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

I'm sorry, buti think it's the most overrated pile of crap ever.

There are pretentious films and series that are almost to overrated, but are still smart. Then there is Evangelion. The try hard pretentious, which acts like its big and mysterious, but is just crap

Tree of life - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


The tree of life is chock full of religious symbolism, check the wiki link for all its meanings, a lot of which fit nicely into the overarcing plot of human instrumentality project. It even helps explain the damn peguin!

[sawyer6]

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

Ano hates you then.

This is exactly what he doesn't want. He made it to be frustrating, he didn't want it to be good. I guess it backfired then

For you,in the end it becomes very optimistic and even the ''weak'' character of Shinji turns into a powerful indivisual

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by keirarts

With the origional Evengalion the director had a breakdown, hence the final few shows got weird, thats one of the reasons they stuck out Death and rebirth and end of evengalion to finish it properly. The show itself actually shows some research into biblical prophecy and jewish angelic lore, the angels actually look like how they are supposed to look, not fellas with wings which was invented by the romans when they took up christianity. As for the new versions, love how their done as well. Using digital animation but making it look hand drawn and similar in style to older anime is great imo.

Also, the second BESERK film is out and ready, so just ned to wait for the uk release!

Ano made the original show ending as they happy ending, as it was Shinji working everything out and discovering himself.

But due to backlash and death threats, he gave one last **** you to everyone, and made the movies, which are the bad ending.

It's almost like an old game, with the good and bad endings

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by sawyer6

For you,in the end it becomes very optimistic and even the ''weak'' character of Shinji turns into a powerful indivisual

Yes, you're right. That was the creators good ending, but I still found it frustrating, because at the time when I watched it, I had no idea what it meant.

But when everyone cracked it at him, he made the "bad" ending, End of Evangelion, and killed everyone.

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

Ano made the original show ending as they happy ending, as it was Shinji working everything out and discovering himself.

But due to backlash and death threats, he gave one last **** you to everyone, and made the movies, which are the bad ending.

It's almost like an old game, with the good and bad endings

Well that ending was one way of looking at it I suppose. I prefer the darker ending of eoe. Personally like it or loathe it I still say taking the medium and trying to make something genuinely meaningful and artistic was a great move, better yet it was such a success it allowed other anime makers the opportunity to do more interesting things with their shows.