Zankoku na tenshi no you ni
shounen! yo shinwa ni nare!
This is the greatest opening theme in the history of Mechas, nay Animes. Everyone and anyone worth their grain in salt has heard of this theme. I've seen women whisper it on bus terminals, college kids blasting it on their JDM Honda Civics, and Konbinis such as Lawsons, 7/11.
Immortalized by the vocals Yoko Takahashi, this anime planted the seed of the Mecha Genre that would echo for decades, spawning Copycats such as RaXephon and Eureka 7, mind you they are good in their own right. One could argue that Pacific Rim by Guillermo Del Toro is a direct ripoff. Hideaki Anno and the Gainax crew should sue him for billions of yen.
The Story is out-fluxing-standing... 11/10
Our protagonist is Shinji Ikari, probably the most hated 14 year old in the anime world, surrounded by buxom babes and can't even take RESPONSIBILITY! The religious symbolism is apparent, fear of nuclear destruction, atomic bombs are clearly ever so present. The main crux of the plot is the internal conflict that faces our hero, his every decision ultimately decides the fate of the entire universe.
The Art is Artsy. 10/10
It's 1995, Japan has the appearance of being very tech-savvy, when in fact it is a very low tech country. Fax machines and flip phones are in rampant use. This Art was top of the line, just like your wife was beautiful when you married her, and you fast forward 20 years and realize what kind of mistake you had made.
Soundtrack is 100/10.
A Cruel's Angel Thesis, enough said. All one has to do is type that into youtube and their eardrums will enter bliss and rapture.
Characters 10/10
Rei Ayanami, the original bandage babe.
This girl is your typical girl who never really did good in class, very introverted, rarely spoke or had any friends. Hideaki Anno's ex-girlfriend was the direct inspiration for her. She'll sacrifice everything and then some for her man. Every guy in the world wants a Rei Ayanami.
Asuka Langley Soryu, the Redhead with an attitude.
This girl is out of your league and she knows it.
She walks around with a chip on her shoulder, she's hot and you're not.
The world revolves around her, and it should. Solipsism at its finest.
She'll open up to you, only after the world has ended, and even then she'll still be a bitch.
Enjoyment/Overall
1000/10, flawless victory.
Sensei! What did I learn today?
Watch Neon Genesis Evangelion, burn your Pacific Rim DVD/Blu-ray as it is sacrilege. To those who didn't understand it, watch it again. Trust me, I've watched it over 36 times, and Rei Ayanami and Asuka in EoE get better every time.
Omedetou! Omedetou!
*tilts head* Arigato!
