Review of Neon Genesis Evangelion

This is my very first review on this site, so please bare with me. A lot of people have been conflicted over this anime in terms of whether it was 'good' or 'bad'. Those words are very subjective, according to each individual, and don't mean the same to everyone. Here's my breakdown for NGE. Art: 10 It's 90s anime! Of course the art isn't the same as anime we see nowadays but after watching more recent titles, I find the artwork for NGE to be refreshing. Sound: 10Again, it's 90s anime! The sound effects are awesome.

Story:

Here's where the anime shines. The majority of it is action, yes, but it's the last few episodes that change the ballgame and make it what it is. The addition of the last few episodes are what makes some people mad, but it's what I love about the anime. They change the entire storyline and take the plot in a whole new direction, a direction that takes viewers off guard because NGE goes from action to psychological. I have a deep admiration for anime that can take me off guard while still being interesting.

Characters:

Now, the characters are what I love! Each chosen child has an issue of their own. They have problems they have to face, and not all of these problems are easy to deal with. The characters struggle through the storyline with their issues, and prove that a good anime doesn't always have characters that are put together.

Enjoyment: 10

Again, I truly enjoyed this anime for what it is at first and what it becomes in the end. It has earned my top favorite spot.

tl;dr

Watch this anime if you are an admirer of psychology, because that's what this anime delves into. It explores the mind of children who have mental issues and exposes these characters for who they are what they go through. I absolutely love stories that go into personal, real issues and that is what NGE does.

Don't watch if you only want a cardboard cutout story of action.