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Mar 25, 2008 2:41 PM

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Despite having Asuka in my sig, my favorite NGE character has got to be Shinji. I know that many people critize him for being whiny and wimpy, however it's what I love about him-he's not perfect. I mean, it's understandable that he would be that way, considering everything that he's gone through. And it's not like he's wimpy all the time-it was Shinji who saves his friends in ep. 3, is happy to take the front lines in ep. 16, who bursts into NERV in ep. 19 and saves everyone. Well, some of Shogouki's other major victories might be attributed to Yui-sama going berserk on the Angels, it's not to say that Shinji didn't have his moments, also. I also like him because he's so realistic. He's not the stereotypical hero that charges bravely into everything just 'cause it's his duty. And lastly, because while watching Evangelion, I could relate to Shinji and see him as a reflection of myself, and watching him descend into hopelessness yet admitting that he could learn to love himself in the television ending was truly inspiring.

Though Shinji's my favorite, I really love all the Evangelion characters. They all have tragic and gruesome sides to themselves as well as their loveable qualities. They might be exaggerated personalities, but the basic struggles they go through-trying to connect with others and the quest for self-worth and the meaning to their own lives-are things, IMO, that everyone could be able to identify with.
Mar 26, 2008 3:00 AM

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@ Euphoriacide

I absolutely agree. Evangelion has a very strong and credible cast of characters overall, but Shinji is probably the best. Then again, that doesn't mean he's my favourite. I think I, and many others, would act like he did in his situation, but I aim not to. Shinji has about the balls I have, while, say, Gendo has more balls than most people will ever have. Though he does fail as a parent. :P
Mar 26, 2008 7:33 AM

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PBz0r said:

Shinji has about the balls I have.


Well, he is supposed to represent the average otaku at the time, so it is understandable that many anime fans relate to him. I did too, but of course I don't know if I'd be so whiny (not about the fights, I'd be crying like a baby during the fights, thats something I gurantee), but about the relationships. But, then again my mother has not died and my father is rather supportive, so I can't relate to him on that level.

Back to the topic, I feel that I do not have a definite favorite character, but if it had to be decided then it would probably be Gendo. You have to admire his determination and the fact he is proabably one of the only characters in the show without an emo moment.
May 13, 2008 3:30 AM
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Shinji was idiot. I promise, I'll kill him ;p

Rei was a good character. I like her very much. She was beatiful. ^^
May 13, 2008 3:47 AM

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I have more than just one :p


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May 14, 2008 6:14 PM
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I don't really have one, they all have some major flaw which turned me off them. Well I sorta liked Kaji. Does that count?
IsumersMay 14, 2008 6:19 PM
Feb 1, 2009 8:02 PM

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rkronin said:
misato
YES, I think we're the only guys here who think so.
Feb 2, 2009 8:41 AM

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CinemaZebra said:
rkronin said:
misato
YES, I think we're the only guys here who think so.


No, your not ^^
May 24, 2009 3:21 AM
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Shinji. I briefly hated him in episode 18, but before and afterwards, I felt his character was just fine, and most importantly, realistic. Gendo(u) was also a character I liked, along with Ritsuko.

Rei is a plot device, not a character.

Asuka is a nuisance. I will never understand you tsundere lovers, I assume you have some scenario in your head where if you met a person with a similar attitude that you could befriend them, or are a masochist. (I'm just poking some fun here, don't take this seriously.)
Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM

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All of them. They were all so...broken.
Jun 7, 2009 8:52 AM
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Everyone.


Aug 31, 2009 2:11 PM

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Asuka, thought she was a bitch at first and Evangelion's phenomenal character development made me relate to her so much so that she is in the top spot on my favorite characters list by the time I finished EoE.

Believe it or not, Shinji is my second favorite Eva character.
Ston3_FreeN7Aug 31, 2009 2:18 PM
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Apr 2, 2010 12:49 AM

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Don't exactly have any, but if I had to pick:

Kaworu (died way too soon.. what a waste)
Asuka
Apr 5, 2010 8:45 AM

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Shinji i think, at first i dislike him because of his annoying attitude, but the more i see the show the more i realize he is a realistic and humane character. His attitude is acceptable imo considering he is only 14 years old.
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Misato hands down... I like Misato for the same reasons that Yukari Sensei is awesome.
Apr 6, 2010 1:35 PM
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Rei and Asuka

rei really a different character,insidiousand mysterious.Asuka funny chara^^Like it
she reminds of me :D
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1.Penpen
2.Shinji (because i met lots of new people trying to find someone similar so i can understand how he is realistic, so far still looking and i find him as realistic as the anime actually happening.)
Jan 8, 2011 7:23 PM
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Rei!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
was that enough exclamation marks
she is my 2D girlfriend
i also have a 3D girlfriend
there is enough of me to go around LOL

also pen pen is cool because penguins are adorable and will sleep in drunk people's refrigerators and make teenage boys run about naked screaming aaaah penguin!!!
I'm not a neko girl, I'm nyan-binary, hence the name
Yes I am an SJW.
No i will not scream at you for being a straight, white, cis, male.
I have important things to scream about and a finite amount of time in the day.
Feel free to talk to me, I only bite if you ask nicely :D
Jan 11, 2011 9:26 AM

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Hmm.. I loved everyone. But my favorites were:
1) Shinji
2) Asuka
3) Rei
4) Misato
5) Gendou
Feb 16, 2014 8:19 PM

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Definitely Pen Pen. He received such strong character development...

Just kidding.
Mine is Asuka. She perfectly symbolizes how people use anger and hostility as a defense mechanism to cope with their own deep-seated insecurities. Poor Asuka :(
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Feb 17, 2014 10:21 AM

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ASUKA!!! :D Shinji is a big pussy. HAHA! i also like REI though :)
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Feb 17, 2014 10:26 AM

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1> Tsuna: from Reborn, he is an idiot, weakling. but is my favorite
2> Tenshi: from Angel beats, she is wonderfull
3> Ryuushi(Ryukko) Denpa Onna, bets moe character ever!
4> Erio, same anime, beautilful blue hair
5> Jun, Rozen Maiden, I just think he is cool
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Retrogamer said:
1> Tsuna: from Reborn, he is an idiot, weakling. but is my favorite
2> Tenshi: from Angel beats, she is wonderfull
3> Ryuushi(Ryukko) Denpa Onna, bets moe character ever!
4> Erio, same anime, beautilful blue hair
5> Jun, Rozen Maiden, I just think he is cool


This is a thread about your favorite Evangelion character, not favorite character of all time. :D

Anyways, Asuka is the shit
Apr 6, 2014 8:35 AM

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As much as I enjoyed Asuka, if Misato called I'd come running at speed.
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