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| The slowness isn't what bothers me, it is the extreme unlikeliness that that would happen in the "awkward" scene, or whatever. coming out of the shower naked, walking up that close, him falling, opening the underpants drawer, falling on top of her, and grabbing her? hell no. if they had one or a couple of those happen, would have been fine, but all of them? yeah right. It just annoyed me. yeah, its anime, yeah its fiction, but i thought it went just a bit too far. Also, at this point i still don't really like any of the characters. I mean, they are well developed and all, i just hate all of them. It is definitely a really good show, just so far not what I like. Just disappointed. Sorry, I don't mean to offend, I just had to vent a little bit. |
| I'll say it right now, the characters were clearly never intended to be likable. So, if you don't like them now you probably never will. Of course, Asuka hasn't shown up yet though. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| How can you not like them? Look at all of these awesome cliche harem situations. Clearly this is a fun, non-serious anime. |
insan3soldiern said: I'll say it right now, the characters were clearly never intended to be likable. So, if you don't like them now you probably never will. Of course, Asuka hasn't shown up yet though. Why is it so popular if none of the characters are likable? If this starts getting into spoiler land I can just be patient and keep watching. lol |
| It was a fine ep until "WILD SHINJI APPEARS!" And he got bitchslapped AWWWWYEAAAA!!! |
| it's funny seeing all these reactions in 2011, where during the past 2 or 3 years, those awkward moments are the only thing we see in a generic anime. And for some strange reason, we all seem to enjoy it. Oh, how I miss the past so, it's so sad. Oh, so sad. Looking forward to the next! |
| Rewatching this...it never ceases to amaze me how Evangelion can move so slowly and yet be so enjoyable...Rei is such a puzzling character and it's nice for her to get major screen time...the slowness and awkward silences/situations are what make Eva... |
| Well that's some awkward situation to start off with :p "he sure liked it though" but nice episode but damn another cliffhanger when it just started to get good! Up to the next episode waiting with an epic battle! |
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werrston said: And it's kind of sad how his father cares more for her than for his own son... I felt really bad for Shinji, seeing how Rei and his father interacted. That would be really tough. |
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| Nice episode even though we didn't really much get anything from Rei Ayanami's past and all that good info. Thoughts from Episode 05. So this episode was really good because we got so see another Eva unit 00. Which is piloted this mysterious girl Rei Ayanami. I would like to know something about her past these Markus notes seems really know a plothole in this anime. Also why all data got erased who did it, when and why. Also this episode showed that Gendo cares Rei more than Shinji which is actually really sad for Shinji. Also it seems like Gendo would sacrifice himself for Rei. And their relationship is like father and girl. But to burn own hands for unknown girl for no reason is still unsolved. he seem to have obsession for this girl. Rei Ayanami seems same kind of people like Shinji don't have any friends in school but I am sure her story is something so amazing that it will blow me away. She seems very clumsy when she fell down on Shinji. I bet these two will have some kind of connection in later episodes. Also when Rei slapped Shinji she had emotions for him. But why she is all the time like she isn't moving mentally sickness?? More revealing stuff like Rei Ayanami is 14-years old too " First Chosen Child" to pilot Eva's she was basically doing what Shinji wasn't doing in later time. Was it just bug or did Rei Ayanami didn't focus more to control Eva-00 or maybe it was something to do with that "Fifth Angel" which we didn't saw but looks like it's more intelligent than other previous angels. like that suprise attack how Shinji will survive from that. Hmm I wondered already why Rei's Voice actor sounds familiar it's Haibara from DC. Or voice actor name is Megumi Hayashibara. |
MixxuJan 20, 2013 4:27 PM
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| Everyone says this is amazing, hmmmmmmm |
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wherearethestars said: insan3soldiern said: I'll say it right now, the characters were clearly never intended to be likable. So, if you don't like them now you probably never will. Of course, Asuka hasn't shown up yet though. Why is it so popular if none of the characters are likable? If this starts getting into spoiler land I can just be patient and keep watching. lol Sorry for the late ass response, but for me it's that the characters are very interesting to me. Evangelion is a bit different in that it presents these incredibly flawed characters and gradually peels them back like an onion as we learn more about them. I obviously can't speak much more about this right now, but that's how I feel about the show. A Rei-centric episode, and good stuff all around. As I said when I first watched this, I really dig the slow pace and how silence is conveyed. More than ever, I notice how well directed this series is....probably some of the best work I've seen in anime. Rei is different from the other characters, in that the majority of her characterization is based on body language. A good example is how she acts around Gendo's glasses and breaths a sigh of relief(?) after her test is canceled. Don't get me wrong, though, Shinji and Misato say a lot without actually saying it, but Rei more so. |
Ston3_FreeN7Apr 4, 2013 11:54 AM
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
marazshinig said: Trevelyan said: The awkward moment was even awkward to watch, that's how awkward that moment really was. Nice breast grab on Shinji's part. That really looked like an hentai scene. Maybe at the time but these days i've seen some ecchi scenes that are even worse than that one xD |
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| A curry and a beer for a penguin? And yes, that awkward moment was really awkward. Ampsta said: Rest in piece Shinji. You were a great man. LOL. |
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| Showed a little more promise this episode. I think I expected more of an invasion/supernatural element to this show like Blue Gender, and I really need to drop that train of thought for now. Still solid. |
CDenverMay 19, 2013 1:57 AM
| AM I the only one who found Rei to be the Turn-OFF she was intended to be? |
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| You can't blame Rei for slapping Shinji though, Shinji's dad never treated Shinji as a son but treated Rei as if she were his daughter. |
| That awkward scene was spectacular. In anime it seems that every stumble or trip has to end up with a guy on top of a girl in some suggestive position. NGE went a step farther with Rei having yet to put clothes on and her bras and pants showering all over the place. That was so over-the-top that it was hilariously stupid instead of annoyingly unnecessary. It was on the same level as a parody, but I know it was totally serious because it showed so much about her character. On a similar topic, why must the pilots be 14? I understand there's a reason, but that's by the writer's choice. 14 is not the target age group, is it? The story and setting seems like it can be more mature and thought-provoking than a simple mid-teen's show. Having 14-year-old pilots is sort of strange. :s (At least the 14-year-olds act their age as opposed to Amuro Ray who acted like he was at most 12. :P) Err-- Speaking of Amuro Ray! A slap! Haha, the Gundam comparisons shall continue~ Shinji's father sacrifed to save her, so I understand how she can be so protective of him. It was actually kind of touching. She was deeply affected by that, even if she doesn't seem capable of that kind of respect or even love on the outside. She's not completely indifferent to everything as the awkward scene would suggest. I don't know if it completely justifies the awkward scene, but at least it gives it meaning. I am so tired of girls who go out of their way to accuse boys of sexual perversion and physically abuse them. It's just cruel to abuse many boys' gentility to not hit back. Girls who do this are almost more prevalent in anime than IRL for the purpose of adding some cheap humor. =_= Rei is a refreshing female character in this. Given all this, I'm still not comfortable with it. An awkward scene with meaning is still an awkward scene. |
CathedralJul 3, 2013 4:55 PM
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| Shinji has the right to hate his father. And wtf was that slap for ? :S |
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| That slap to Shinji XD And the part where Rei was naked and that O_O |
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| ah, the ol' trip-and-grope. |
| I feel bad for Shinji... He's piloting a robot he wants little to do with and is reminded daily that his dad doesn't treat him as a proper son. On top of that, it must seem confusing that he treats Rei so well instead of his dad being overall cold and uncaring. |
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| Way to keep eye contact Shinji! Though he was totally feeling her boob. I wonder why the Ava (sp?) is acting so weird. I hope Shinji is okay :( I feel like Rei has this type of negative feed back loop going. She only respects Shinji's dad because he saved her but if he hadn't put her in this situation to begin with then she wouldn't like him so much. |
| Rei, Shinji and some service... A hole on chest...Now, Eva 1 turned into a hollow |
| man he got shot down pretty quick |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| I would have slapped Rei back lol. Can't blame Shinji for not trusting his father. I wouldn't be surprised if he hates him even more now after seeing how close his dad is to Rei, while treating his own son like crap. |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
davidfresh said: ah, the ol' trip-and-grope. exactly. Seen it a million times used for humor, but this time it was just painfully strait up awkward. I don't see it as a parody, more a deconstruction of this whole trope. It does reveal something about both of them. The way Shinji looked at his hand I bet he's never felt a woman's breast before. Meanwhile Rei doesn't have the same views on modesty as the average girl. The Shinji's dad Rei relationship is a little... creepy. Why is he so cold towards Shinji? |
| Love and Peace!!! |
| Rei slapping Shinji, gasp. What I thought of Rei slapping him: Shinji: Why did you slap me, Rei? Rei: That was for fondling my breast at my apartment. I kind of feel bad for Shinji because his father is nicer and caring towards Rei, and cold towards Shinji. |
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| What an awkward episode. When Shinji grasped Rei's breast, I could of sworn it was turning into a fucking hentai or something lol. That slap though, haha! Must've hurt like hell. Episode was alright, just a little slow. Hopefully next one is better! |
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| Ah, the classic Japanese boob grab. God that was awkward. |
| I dislike cuteness, moe, lolis, romance, romantic comedies, slice of life, ecchi, harem, waifus and fan-service. |
| Im not really sure how i feel about Rei's personality. She seems pretty much dead inside with no emotion what so ever. The situation with her and Shinji was pretty funny though. I feel like Shinji should of blocked the slap, seeing how she didn't really have a right to slap him when he talks ill of his own father. I figure he must know him better then she does. I'm sure its just because shes grateful for him saving her. |
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Iolo said: I feel like Shinji should of blocked the slap, seeing how she didn't really have a right to slap him when he talks ill of his own father. I figure he must know him better then she does. I'm sure its just because shes grateful for him saving her. That could be debated seeing as Shinji hasn't seen his father for some years at this point. Who knows what has transpired with Rei beyond what we were shown in the show. Could be argued either way. I personally really like the Rei x Shinji dynamic. They are both non-normative characters so its nice to see them try and dialogue....or at least Shinji trying to converse. If Rei's memory was wiped then why is she having some sort of mental breakdown when she enters the EVA? Originally, Shinji too seemed to have a breakdown when he tried to pilot the EVA. Perhaps there is something about piloting a (potentially living) giant robot? Its probably much deeper than that. |
| Eva is getting to be hard to watch... That scene with Shinji x Rei was so awkward, lol. But it maintained same tough atmosphere, really something unique. Good episode. |
derelictparadise said: Iolo said: I feel like Shinji should of blocked the slap, seeing how she didn't really have a right to slap him when he talks ill of his own father. I figure he must know him better then she does. I'm sure its just because shes grateful for him saving her. That could be debated seeing as Shinji hasn't seen his father for some years at this point. Who knows what has transpired with Rei beyond what we were shown in the show. Could be argued either way. I personally really like the Rei x Shinji dynamic. They are both non-normative characters so its nice to see them try and dialogue....or at least Shinji trying to converse. If Rei's memory was wiped then why is she having some sort of mental breakdown when she enters the EVA? Originally, Shinji too seemed to have a breakdown when he tried to pilot the EVA. Perhaps there is something about piloting a (potentially living) giant robot? Its probably much deeper than that. I think rei knows his dad better than him, but it don't think she has the right to slap him. Even if he cares more about her than his own son, witch it seems like, he's still SHINJIS dad, not hers. Oddly, even though people call shinji a horrible character and whiny, I don't hate him at all. I actually feel sort of bad for him, but I think it's frustrating having him be the protagonist because of his lack of nerve. |
| I didn't come here to play, I came to win. Now lets play. |
| Shinji isn't nearly as bad as Takumi from Chaos;Head, at this moment. His lack of NERV is at least reasonable. I feel as if Ikari is purposely trying to make Shinji go insane just because it's actually working, but probably not. |
| Ah, Ramiel, you're the best. |
| Shinji have a reason to hate his father, Rei is a bitch for that slap. |
| Finally got a chance to start watching this anime. Not gonna lie, I'm really enjoying it. And this is coming from a person who hardly watches any mecha anime. I find it really strange that Gendo is treating Shinji differently compared to Rei Ayanami. Rei's completely ruthless. I don't care whether she's emotionless, I think she's pretty cool. I don't think that will be the last slap Shinji will be receiving. On a sidenote, I wonder why Gendo abandoned Shinji when he was younger. |
Excell said: Finally got a chance to start watching this anime. Not gonna lie, I'm really enjoying it. And this is coming from a person who hardly watches any mecha anime. I find it really strange that Gendo is treating Shinji differently compared to Rei Ayanami. Rei's completely ruthless. I don't care whether she's emotionless, I think she's pretty cool. I don't think that will be the last slap Shinji will be receiving. On a sidenote, I wonder why Gendo abandoned Shinji when he was younger. I think it was because of gendo's work That might be why he abandoned him |
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| I feel like the ending sequence is going to go against whatever the episode ends on lol. Feels almost out of place. |
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