Ode to Solitude

I still hold the opinion that The End of Evangelion remains the best movie in the series. The storytelling is unmatched, the imagery is so striking I would hang it on my own walls, and the bittersweet conclusion perfectly captures the idea that meaningful change cannot be achieved swiftly. All in all, it’s a perfect movie.

I understand that many people enjoyed the final installment of the series, but I just can’t bring myself to like it as much as the rest of the franchise. The protagonist’s conclusion felt too easily earned for my taste, and the Michael Bay-esque action sequences weren’t really to my liking. That said, the art direction and story are on par with the rest of the Rebuild films. However, the character of Mari still feels perplexing to me—a character seemingly created just to give the main character a happy ending. I can respect that choice, but it doesn’t resonate with me.