Review of Neon Genesis Evangelion

6/10 - A highly regarded classic that just did not resonate with me. I watched NGE about 2 years prior to writing this review and quite frankly should probably watch it again before I write this, but a recent review list led me to want to share my opinion on this show. Evangelion prides itself on its characters and how they interact with one another, but those strengths simple fell flat for me. I don't mind awkwardness in anime--it is to be expected--but a lot of the show and reactions within it felt disjointed and repeating. We are supposed to see the struggles our main character goesthrough and how it translates to the actions he takes and words he says, but this attempt at psychological analysis comes across as trying a little too hard to make a good character.

The story is fine, but not great, as it gives you a scenario and kinda just repeats it over and over again until the show eventually ends.

Animation is clearly a product of its time, but doesn't detract from the actual show. People who discredit Evangelion for animation are putting their criticisms in the wrong place, imo.

The one big thumbs up I will give the show is that its intro is a certified banger.

Unfortunately, if you don't like NGE, you will be told that you are lazy or "just don't understand" the deepness of the plot and characters.

I can't say that I would recommend watching this unless you want in on a big piece of anime history.