Review of Neon Genesis Evangelion

At first, I thought this was just another decent mecha anime. It had been on my watchlist for a long time, but I only just got around to watching it because the premise seemed really interesting. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of mecha anime—I can count the ones I’ve watched on one hand. But I have to give credit to Evangelion for how it presents its story. The Angels, Second Impact, Adam, Human Instrumentality, the truth behind the Evangelions—there are so many mysteries, especially toward the end of the series. Maybe I didn’t absorb everything fully, but those mysteries are exactly whatkept me hooked and excited to uncover more.

The pacing feels normal at first. We’re thrown into the early 20st century, straight into the action, fighting the Angels without even knowing what they are—or what the Evangelions really are. But as the story progresses, bits and pieces start to get explained. It all seems like a typical mecha anime at first, but after episode 16, I was completely blown away. The story and its themes go so deep, and I realized that all the clues had been there from the start, subtly hinted at. I won’t spoil anything major because I don’t want to ruin the experience for anyone else who might read this.

By the time I finished the series, I felt both confused and amazed at the same time. I didn’t understand everything completely because the language and themes are pretty complex. A lot of people recommend watching End of Evangelion right after since it’s a more explicit conclusion, but I wanted to put myself in the shoes of the original fans—those who were left hanging before the final movie came out. And honestly, I’m satisfied with that experience. Now, I’m planning to watch Death & Rebirth before moving on to End of Evangelion.

Have a nice day, everynyan