Jun 9, 2020
Evangelion is considered an absolute classic by many, and it is easy to see why. The show's influence and fame are astounding, and arguably one of the main reasons to watch it. The show begins somewhat slowly, but before the first episode is over it has already implanted multiple story threads and conflicts to snatch your attention away from that slow pace.
The main issue the show has is its inability to choose between these two. Evangelion has a lot to say, and even more to explain, but due to the slow pacing of the show, it ends up failing to resolve many of the ideas
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and story threads that it introduces throughout its runtime. While watching the show it remains engaging and interesting, but by the time it has ended it had never truly delivered what was expected of it. Many interesting plotlines are rushed, forgotten, ignored, and wasted due to the strange speed in which the show decides to address them.
I believe that the more simplistic first half of the show is the superior portion, having a very good mix of lighthearted fun and genuine character drama. It sparks intrigue in the characters and gives you plenty of reason to care about them. The show slowly begins to grow more intense as it progresses, coming to a beautiful climax in episode 19 (which I believe to be the peak of the show.) However, the ending beyond that point is where the show stops shocking you and starts ignoring you, deciding to venture off on its own and do whatever.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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