A Cruel Angel's Thesis Explained - What's in an OP? (Evangelion)

[@CervantesVI]

"...And that first impact has to be strong." I see what you did there, you cheeky bastard.

[@losttessa6998]

CervantesVI I laughed out loud when her said that

[@Victor-um9ce]

@@losttessa6998 her?

[@BingoHighway]

I too understood that reference and stopped in the middle of the video to comment about it

[@beowulf2772]

Noice

[@dynamicworlds1]

This video was packed full of bits like that (especially at the beginning)

[@cyrilgigee4630]

"-and not just a whiny little coma fapper." -Geoff Thew

[@bobsaggater3454]

"im so fucked up" yes, yes you are.

[@RobertChris_Obi]

Cyril Gigee I just was like holdup when I heard it

[@nanazsan7536]

that was very fucked up

[@ooferssixtynine4232]

Bruh that's mayonnaise obviously his sandwich had too much.

[@faloel]

@@bobsaggater3454 you mean: "I´m the lowest of the low" lmao

[@sisixiao4947]

Fun fact: when Oikawa Neko wrote the lyric, she didn't know much about the show. She watched a few unfinished clips and didn't know much about the show's concept. But the lyrics turned out to be so fitting that even the director Hideaki Anno was amazed.

[@chints2876]

@e.a5674ur mom!!!!!!!!!!

[@gabrote42]

​@e.a5674evageeks I think

[@campbellmaggs4384]

Perhaps it is possible, after all, to know the soul of another...

[@rowboatcop4451]

You did it Geoff, you finally made the "EVA What's in an OP?" !!! Congratulations! Congratulations congratulations Congratulations! Congratulations~ Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations SKAWK Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations (echoed)

[@provalone]

Congratulations

[@gildedphoenix]

Congratulations

[@tomtytunovich4726]

Congratulations.

[@Drag0nStorm1]

Congratulations

[@Unexpectedstuff]

Omedeto

[@50mt]

Evangelion 2.0+1.9: You Can (Not) Fly Me to the Moon

[@MiguelLopez-ue3mv]

C'mon guys, this man is so close to 420 likes

[@firepuppies4086]

But what if I wanna play among the stars?

[@50mt]

@@firepuppies4086 Then you must first sail the seven seas~

[@Drag0nStorm1]

xDDD

[@earthclad6833]

underrated

[@presidentmccheese8982]

End of Netflix: You can (not) fly me to the moon

[@cyrilgigee4630]

Sure, sure, it's a great OP as far as symbolism and such. But let's be real here. It's one of the best OPs of all time because of the music.

[@earlyman7439]

The music is just nostalgia for me, the visuals are what cemented into my mind.

[@cyrilgigee4630]

@@earlyman7439 The visuals are really nice too. My favorite part is when the music syncs up with the frame cuts, the apparent homage to UFO.

[@Exel3nce]

thats pretty much the case with all openings tho

[@cyrilgigee4630]

@@Exel3nce True. I'm not trying to discredit the symbolism obviously, it's just one of the best anime opening songs imo.

[@viperlife914]

@@cyrilgigee4630 i don't like it sry I'm not super fond of the series and the reason every on thinks its the best thing ever is nostalgia but its not bad

[@xxultimatebonapartexx2821]

Shinji: R-Rei...? What...what happened!? Where is everyone!? Giant Rei: Gone, Reduced to atoms...

[@pique3124]

XxUltimateBoniparteXx I like your profile pic

[@isaiahharris6497]

Gone, reduced to primordial fanta

[@gojiking5456]

Shinji: You murdered TRILLIONS!! Giant Rei: You should be grateful!

[@papereater8116]

*orange soda

[@ruildred]

return to fanta 🙏

[@kjcantcarry5282]

It’s against the law to not listen to the full thing

[@deadcard13]

I see someone else watched Gigguk's video.

[@Spekor]

it is.. as per the otaku conventions of 1998. like come sail away by styx. once started you must listen or sing the whole thing

[@Exel3nce]

skipped it after the fist time so....

[@Victor-um9ce]

@@Exel3nce *FBI, OPEN UP*

[@biako90]

The fifth impact will occur if you skip the intro

[@deeblite]

"Whiny little coma-fapper" is my favorite description of Shinji EVER.

[@Sovereignty3]

And the realisation that as a Child I didn't understand it so it slipped passed my brain. Was watching it with audio commentary (actors or was it the director?) And they said it.

[@Nosebluds]

I watched this first before watching End of Eva and half the references i didn't catch, right after i finished the movie i rewatched this and when i heard that line both of my lungs collapsed.

[@durpyrex]

Fr

[@puffbonnet]

I remember this song having to be banned at convention karaoke because it was so popular!

[@npc6817]

I wish they would ban the sailor moon op too. last year, ten people in a row sang that, and many more after.

[@michellebrito9408]

😂kinda sounds like a sub (smoker voice) NOw kiDs NO litsening tO yoUr Radios

[@deathwizard1996]

What year did they ban the song?

[@theMoporter]

It's the most popular karaoke song of ALL TIME in Japan.

[@coreylucas5346]

Really? Thats hilarious !!

[@BREADSWORD]

absolute banger as always bro

[@user-xh6ju3pg8c]

71 likes nice

[@sketch_]

Netflix: Pays $100 Million to keep “Friends” Also Netflix: Doesn’t buy license for the Evangelion ED and replaces it with sad piano.

[@witchofengineering]

For Netflix it's just business and sadly ammount of normies is enough to compensate for paying $100M for friends, but amount of otakus isn't enough to spend money on Fly me to the Moon

[@wojciechniemirski1782]

It's not just random sad piano, it's Rei theme

[@wojciechniemirski1782]

also, do you really compare one of the most profitable shows on Netflix ever to some old japanese cartoon? I'm not happy with the change but it's at least understandable

[@Jayfive276]

Why can't you express this without using a meme? Can people not talk in sentences any more?

[@Cherry_Girrl]

But fly me to the moon is on Japanese Netflix so I don't know why Netflix did this

[@ruggedlemmings9163]

My favorite thing about the last two episodes of Eva: -If you needed therapy, after watching the last two episodes you probably won't any more. -If you didn't need therapy, after watching the last two episodes you probably will.

[@jasoninthehood9726]

If someone needs therapy after watching a cartoon, I hope they stay in therapy for the rest of their life and look to getting on some sort of rehabilitating medication. They got deep issues that a couple therapy visits won’t fix.

[@dedemushi7824]

"art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable" amirite? 😌

[@matthewrogersmusic]

Underrated comment

[@clswtz]

@@jasoninthehood9726 have you not seen eva lmao

[@littlemissprickles]

Love this comment

[@emmbeesea]

SS-tier opening. It just screams 90s. I love it.

[@sinklar7946]

My favorite part of the OP is when that loud "bang" is timed perfectly to sync up with Asuka's EVA as she readies her knife to fight.

[@AstralBelt]

An opening that is simultaneously invocative of the 90s and a timeless work of art.

[@jimbone4338]

Ludwig The Medic Asuka liked that.

[@swans184]

I just started watching it and I was thrown by how goofy it sounds at the very beginning, like a Sonic the Hedgehog melody, but it grew on me and now I think it’s legit badass lol

[@ejstephens7918]

Whoa, you're the one I see in the comments of a bunch of smash videos. I like you, glad to see your comments here too

[@ThePigKnight]

Shinji protecc He attacc But most import He nerv as hecc

[@niknar266]

Shinji protecc He attacc But most importantly He have a coma wacc

[@joey.h14]

Shinji atacc He protecc But most importantly He break asuka neck

[@ACE_CMH]

niknar266 STOP

[@tsubasasupremo]

Shinji atacc He protecc But most importantly He is very flawed and weak

[@xyzxyzxyz2959]

Shinji protecc He attacc But most import He hate his dad

[@beansfebreeze]

I think it's important to remember the effects of the plot on Misato when dissecting her silhouettes. Her entire life was defined by the impacts. It literally scarred her both physically and mentally as a child. Her sitting like a sad child and standing tall above it all seems to be her transition from someone destroyed by the impacts to someone taking control over them and vice versa. She never escapes them and even when she's on top she still falls to them.

[@morgandubeux]

In the begining of the op when Asuka and Rei pass by Shinji, Rei is ascending and Asuka is descending. It could be foreshadowing Asuka's fall from grace and descent into depression while Rei's could be foreshadowing her ascent into Lilith and becoming an ethereal being.

[@frankjaeger2565]

It can't, because Anno didn't plan the development of the story, he end no idea how it would end when it began airing

[@stephenboyle9879]

Unpopular opinion (I think): I genuinely really liked the last two episodes of the original series.

[@UniGya]

Stephen Boyle they were interesting, but they weren’t really a conclusion in the sense that it doesn’t explain what was going on. You can infer that third impact had happened while watching but you’re not really told what/who triggered it or why. It leaves a ton of plot lines unfinished and unexplained. I think the end to Shinji’s character arc was better in the original compared to End of Evangelion but End actually finished the story better than the original. Combine that with the fact that the last episode was basically just story boards and not for stylistic reasons but because it ran out of money and you have a recipe for a controversial ending. As a stand-alone episode I prefer the original 2 final episodes but as an ending both it and End suck at being comprehensible

[@maxxcreese9911]

HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@joeldipops]

Basically IMO, they work as episodes, but the series is not complete without EoE

[@vm_duc]

@@UniGya except when you realise the last 2 episodes focuses on the core message of the series, rather than the jibby-jabby things outside of it.

[@Little1Cave]

I felt that while EoE provided a proper narrative conclusion, the original two episodes gave a proper emotional conclusion. I felt extremely satisfied by the latter‘s ending.

[@AaditDoshi]

I started evangelion for the first time. I love the opening. Haven't finished yet. So I hope it doesn't spoil too much. Edit :Never mind: spoiler warning issued. Will return after I finish it.

[@mothersbasement]

This spoils a lot. Definitely finish the series before watching this.

[@Exel3nce]

lets hope you will get more out of it then i did because boy it was dissapointing as hell

[@Smooth_operator32]

Make sure to watch end of eva

[@Little1Cave]

And the End of Evangelion film as well! He goes into detail with that as well.

[@Exel3nce]

@KnightHart you realise that by now, you cant go into it with low expections. its fcking eva

[@gavatron6737]

skipping the last 2 episodes of Evangelion is like skipping parts 1 and 2 of Jojo

[@yeehaw1718]

Is that a jojo reference?!?!? Haha that was funny you may laugh now.

[@mr_anime_man]

True

[@Da_Swifta]

Doing either of them will make me respect you less as a person. Doing both will make me visibly agitated

[@mr_anime_man]

I will eat their souls if they skip the last episodes of evangelion

[@dynaco4_homebase594]

Mr Galaxyxd well should I watch end of Evangelion or episode 25 & 26 first since that is all I have left of the series

[@perciusmandate]

So I'm gonna admit I went into Eva basically blind. And for the first half I was like, what's all the hype about? It seems like a pretty bog standard Mecha/Kaiju anime. Then the second half of the series kicks in, and goes, "No, actually this is all about T R A U M A."

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

Honestly, same I went into NGE blind, and came out smiling, confused, and actually kinda satisfied

[@synysterpain]

Same and I just finished it last night and been thinking aboutbthe show all night and today as well lol I sorta wanna rewatch it.

[@neoxpro12]

@@synysterpain watched it late here, heard about eva in like 2015 looked brutal so id have to pass because too brutal for me (2015 me probably) watched the series,eoe,rebuilds movie and the manga in order in 2022 i enjoyed it. kinda liked the rebuild movies because not a lot of confusion,shinji actually copes and better ending heard. people hated it because it was different or something, i thought the new angels remakes were kinda cool, especially ramiel

[@synysterpain]

@@neoxpro12 I liked the rebuilds. I think the compliment the original series and EoE,cause I feel the enjoy the rebuilds best, you should have watched the original stuff first.

[@cmfrtblynmb02]

Even the first half is very frustrating. Then you think finally things are going the way it is supposed to be. Shinji is getting better at what he does, gets recognition, Rei shows emotions, Asuka is being less Asuka and more friendly then things goes all the opposite lol.

[@zaicol850]

4:07 : starts playing "Fly me to the Moon" (instrumental) Netflix: I don't hear anything.

[@FloofyCloud115]

Zaicol IT all they hear is Rei’s Theme

[@patch-fm]

i don't get it good sir...

[@javelinmaster2]

Bayonetta: such a lovely song.

[@turkeygrasslesnatch4742]

I've been telling people for years, the OP is a montage of the plot of Eva. Hideaki Anno is the type of director to straight up put the entire plot of the show in the OP. They all laughed at me, but now I have proof in video form, bless you MB!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I see Evangelion, I clicc

[@beckham2_david383]

What's with evangelion all of a sudden lol Just when I felt like starting on it r/anime had a rewatch thread and now mother's basement uploaded analysis for the OP

[@_Koyomi_]

But where's that Monogatari video at? I've been spamming this man for 4 months

[@mcpics4448]

Yup

[@mie360]

no dude, you just click on every video on this goddamn website

[@samuelturner6076]

David tan It June got rereleased in the US via Netflix, therefore it’s come back into popularity and many people are just experiencing it for the first time.

[@sinom]

Trying to pronounce Sephiroth so noone thinks about the FFVII character first.

[@mothersbasement]

FOR REAL THOUGH I SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THAT

[@sinom]

I can imagine xD

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@mothersbasement well, you succeded here at least

[@DugFin2]

It's easy, just make the h silent, and everyone can tell the difference.

[@stfdcrst]

@@mothersbasement you've probably thought about this when researching the OP, but Sephiroth's name in Final Fantasy VII is actually derived from the tree of life thingy, with each branch representing Sephiroth's character or something that changed his character somewhere along the plot of the game. I would go into It in detail but I'd be here all night. Long story short, the wonderful people at Square put a massive amount of thought into the character, even though that is just barely scratching the surface.

[@sahayeda5220]

more importantly: WHAT'S IN AN eNdInGG

[@HuntertheWraithDragon]

Rei spinning

[@robertpetrie6847]

Rip fly me to the moon

[@elizaporsella2557]

HA what ending (Netflix has ruined that)

[@Gemnist98]

More like “Where is the ending?”

[@sahayeda5220]

@@Gemnist98 the question of the century

[@toddhoward841]

Imagine if during the montage one of the frames was a white text saying "sample text"

[@HampusWallberg]

So does this make the video "a Cruel Basementdweller's Analysis"?

[@indianjitsingh8838]

Hah i get it

[@zashgekido5616]

A Cruel Pope's Critique

[@marywinchester1322]

gEt iT! 😂

[@theMoporter]

12:20 The lyrics at this point are "But someday you will notice On those shoulders of yours There are strong wings To guide you to the far future" At first this sounds like these people are supporting Shinji (in a "he's standing on the shoulders of giants" sort of way), but in reality all of these characters are using him - as an Eva pilot or, in the case of Rei, a replacement Gendo.

[@Muriuki34]

When the opening analysis is as long as a standard length anime episode and you just watch all of it anyway because worth it.

[@beowulf2772]

NEVER SKIP THE INTRO

[@eschel2155]

Meh, its not that important.

[@paperpersona1243]

I just watched the movie for the first time last night and that "coma fapper" line had me dying lmao (but also seriously wtf, that disturbed me more than planet sized god Rei.)

[@coffeeris]

"And this is the pose that Shinji assumes for the majority of The End of Evangelion" laughing my ass off at that

[@rowboatcop4451]

From a musical point of view I found that the upbeat and exciting Cruel Angels thesis had me excited and dancing in the show's early episodes and by the end of the series I felt like its cheery nature was mocking my past joy as I now recognized the tragic symbolism and context of the images flashing in front of me

[@kellharris2491]

One thing. The reason why you see the the naked fetal position. It's not just fan service. Being naked and alone also symbolizes vulnerability. The hands rapped around herself shows how she tries to keep her distance and protect herself from people. This is symbolic of the hedgehog dilemma. After it shows shinji and rai with the Looking through a window symbolizing the same thing but showing their desire to connect.

[@PUMA-qb2ru]

"The ripple may shows how Shinji and other EVA pilots may push people away when they are emotionally weak" The main design director behind the opening: Yes. Circles

[@moonshinei]

All weebs stand up for our national anthem

[@marywinchester1322]

😂

[@npc6817]

this is the otaku anthem, the weeb anthem would be shiluette from naruto

[@Ballin4Vengeance]

I swear if I see one SASAGEYO comment

[@puncturedbicycle7264]

I like how the OP is like one big enigmatic puzzle showing the fusion of Religious Imagery with Mecha Technology and the enigma surround each character’s past

[@shinjikinnie6069]

Evangelion was such a complicated show, but so relatable and understandable at the same time

[@ojiilemon]

Netflix 2019: Wow Kaworu! You and Shinji are really close! Kaworu: Yeah we're boyfriends c: Netflix 2019: YEAH! Best friends! Kaworu: ಠ_ಠ

[@NotAGoodUsername360]

And nothing of value was lost

[@ojiilemon]

@@NotAGoodUsername360 why do you say that?

[@soupgirl1864]

*sigh* this again? The original Japanese script was more ambiguous as to Kaworu's sexuality than Netflix was. The 'I love you' line was a mistranslation from the start.

[@NotAGoodUsername360]

@@ojiilemon Because Kaworu showed up for like 5 minutes and his relationship with Shinji is absolute garbage writing designed to make the last Angel death seem more impactful than it really is and a desperate attempt to add moral ambiguity to the Angel battles at the last possible second. They have no chemistry and it makes no sense why Shinji would randomly open up to this stranger so quickly and easily other than "because plot."

[@leeadirn]

@@NotAGoodUsername360 So did you miss the part of shinjis character where he will love anyone that shows him basic kindness because he doesn't know how to love himself? Yeah it's not just because plot, it's literally his core characteristic.

[@n3rddegree869]

I love that Netflix has brought Eva to a new generation in North America, but am I the only one that misses "fly me to the moon" playing during the closing credits?

[@sbatou87]

Yes. I also miss hearing the original cast, which Netflix could have (and should have) hired.

[@ferhog7705]

N3rd Degree No. No you are not. The vast multitudes of people who apparently think the show is irredeemably ruined by the loss of Fly Me To The Moon would suggest you are not alone.

[@StefanoFierros]

I missed it the first two or three episodes, but later I actually started prefering Rei's Theme, it gives an eerie feeling to the ending of the episode, although Fly Me To The Moon did a great job easing the feeling of dread after watching individual episodes and kind of defusing tension or giving them a more nostalgic feel, it actually prevented me from watching it whole quite a lot of times, and the first time I binged the show I decided to skip the ending no matter how much I liked the song, so I was already aware of its charm. I mean, for something meant to be watched once a week its GENIUS, because you still want to keep watching but FMTTM gives you a feeling of closing, as well as CAT gives you a very very good welcome, so you wait a week, but not with anxiety.

[@n3rddegree869]

@@sbatou87 Well the cast I can understand as most of them are signed exclusively with Funimation now. I just wish that maybe they would alternate between rei's theme and Fly Me to the Moon. Also, I wish you could disable the autoplay as you miss the snarky preview and constant promise of fan service.

[@sbatou87]

@@n3rddegree869 Which is also unfortunate.

[@p3nguin0]

22 minute analysis for 1.5 minute song(3.5 if extended). [Reads song title]: Seems appropriate. Gainax proper/Anno: " Komm, süße Sommerkinder. We're gonna spoil the whole series in the first minute and a half, and you all won't even know~"

[@frauleinfunf]

Telling people not to skip the last two episodes is all I needed to hear to give a like

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

This opening is just...amazing Not as amazing as Cory in the house opening of course

[@spoon5591]

Hammer Addiction4u best anime

[@50mt]

Not to mention the obviously superior 4Kids version...

[@nvwest]

Hammer Addiction4u ugh can the meme die already

[@xxultimatebonapartexx2821]

Lies

[@BingoHighway]

But this is the Cory in the House OP

[@thundersword6839]

The first couple minutes of this had me realizing so much about how the dots connected, being that I rarely watch lore vids of evangellion due to confusion that it was so mind boggling that I had to turn it off in fear of my soul becoming mush

[@justicedunn5502]

Dont think I didnt notice the Ukranian marching band in the background about 10 minutes in

[@danielpersa0562]

Originally performed by the japanese coast band, a cruel angels thesis ended up in ukraine after the 3rd impact

[@tenacious_takakumi2680]

”SS+ tier anime waifu...Right hand-kun” -Gigguk 2019

[@CardiacYew-xt5zq]

"I don't like where this is going"

[@jamesbrincefield9879]

Fun fact: no mater how many times you’ve listened to this song over the past 20 years you’re still not even slightly close to getting tired of hearing it.

[@ChibiMalzahar]

The intro for this video was literally the intro he used for the Shrek video

[@jsc315]

Shrek is love

[@CardiacYew-xt5zq]

@@jsc315 Shrek is life

[@matthewrogersmusic]

I think it’s worth mentioning: during the “motherly-figure montage”, Misato’s suggestive clothing and pose hints at Shinji’s destructive view of women (especially ones he is attracted to), friends and people he holds close, other humans in general. He has a hard time connecting with others throughout the show, and he does not know how to connect with/view Misato (mom or pretty lady or punching bag). If she is his surrogate mom, it’s uncomfortable for her to be portrayed as a beautiful naked woman; the viewer is confused. Also, the shot of Rei sitting alone tells a lot about how her inner self feels: isolated, vulnerable, confused, enraged, out of place. She is being used by Gendo and although she does not realize it, it’s almost as if her soul knows it and wants to protest.

[@silentpaw]

I can honestly say, this series is what got me into Anime when I was younger. I still have my Platinum Edition DVD set. I may need to break it out and watch it again. My brain can use a good melting. Also, any anime what uses the words Bologna Pony in the English dub is just too funny.

[@thegreatcalvinio]

Cowboy Bebop intro: **exists** High school marching bands everywhere: “It’s free real estate.”

[@hanakoisbestgirl4752]

Tank is overrated and not even that good of an OP

[@marywinchester1322]

Did a high school band actual do that! Man, they're awsome!!!

[@lainiwakura1776]

Saying anything one of the best anime music composers did is overrated and not good: Aw hell naw.

[@davidlaush180]

I’d LOVE to see a high school rendition of Tank!. I asked my former band director (who was also the jazz director) who told me it would be fun but it’s Bebop, not Jazz, and it would be tough to work into their lineup at the time.

[@mascotwithadinosaur9353]

@@hanakoisbestgirl4752 Excuse me,what?

[@LindsayIsExcited]

Hey in honour of Etikas passing I just wanted to say you're a fantastic creator, you brighten my day, distract me from my pain and anxiety, and make me feel like I'm close to someone when I'm alone. Thanks for being here ❤

[@persona3thegoat]

ive been waiting for this. Also human soup? you meant Tang right?

[@marywinchester1322]

No...it's Fanta!😂

[@Seele2015au]

@@marywinchester1322 Could also be Lucozade or Sunkist.

[@MariNate1016]

Door-Kun only brits would know what that is.

[@ranwolf7650]

melted orange sorbet?

[@weefyeet6177]

Interestingly enough, Tang is Chinese and Korean for "soup" whilst I heard that the term itself was coined by the astronaut orange drink.

[@anonymousdratini]

Something interesting: the umbilical cable attaches to Unit 1 in about the spot an epidural gets inserted in a person's back during labour. Just more mother connections I suppose.

[@ooferssixtynine4232]

And it's literally called umbilical.

[@MariNate1016]

anonymousdratini it’s called umbilical. Pretty straightforward

[@phucprice6698]

it not, the epidural spot is more below near the pelvis, not the case with Eva umbilical cord

[@khaii13]

I've assisted many anesthesiologists in performing spinal and epidural insertions, and no, that place is too high up the back. Epidurals and spinal anesthesia is inserted on the itra-vertebral space on the lumbar vertebral area. The place where the umbilical cable is inserted is either in T-11, T-12, or L-1 at the absolute lowest, which is just too high.

[@JGJonny]

*Rest in Peace Etika*

[@meursaulty6672]

Nobody: Mother's Basement: COMA-FAPPER

[@Niriixa]

Well, he's right and he should say it.

[@madyluvsanime1248]

Meursaulty I almost missed the fapping scene too because I was checking my phone. I learned a valuable lesson and will always rewind after checking my phone mid-anime

[@marywinchester1322]

STOP REMINDING ME!😫

[@mariowatson4963]

now ik what he was talkin bout

[@ozwolf01]

Some aspects you missed on the shot of Rei in the window are that she as clone us on the outside of humanity looking in, hesitantly reaching toward Shinji both as her son figure and as the friend trying to involve her in the world. Also being behind glass is reminiscent of the clone tank. A womb with a view.

[@IllegalCharacters]

Geoff, thank you. I’ve always wondered what the text Unit 01’s arms move through was - knowing it’s Anno’s credit slate blows my mind. I’ve always known that the quick flashing montage was deeply meaningful, and served as a sort of blitzkrieg primer for a new viewer, but never understood why it registered as such instead of just random fast flashes of key terms and imagery. Finding out that it’s so thematically organized and actually moves from topic to topic in a cohesive stream of consciousness feels like a validation of sorts. I almost passed on this video cause you’re so hilariously a transparent opportunistic shill, but I figured I’d give you this one. And I’m so glad I did! Genuinely, thank you. And, Congratulations! Edit: and you actually talked about the lyrics!

[@Teclajellymon]

So fascinating! Especially the Misato part...Misato is really a sort of older version of Shinji

[@TasTheWatcher]

But did it have as much impact on the anime industry as the all-time classic Bible Black?

[@maxxcreese9911]

i see you are also a person of culture

[@Cartain09]

@@maxxcreese9911 I also see you are a man of culture

[@Tonberry999]

Tas a man of culture at last

[@jsc315]

I mean Bible Black touched me in ways most Hentai don't!

[@SunGawdRa]

Truly, a breakout of it's time. ... But what about that Urotsukidoji doe?

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

How is this a top ten anime opening at all? All it does is rip off Cory Taihen... smh

[@batmeme9349]

really?

[@jannemeyer8134]

Well Cory's us so good, that the ripoff is still awesome

[@Sambulemme]

I think he meant "Cory in the House".....

[@jannemeyer8134]

@@Sambulemme I meant Cory in The House, but I've got to admit that I wrote it in a bad way

[@Ruhimiya]

Depression, my old friend. Here I come again.

[@sabishiinobi]

Good Content Jeff! I am BIG EVANGELION Fan, so yeah this opening is . . . . . unforgettable.

[@wesleyward5901]

Me after hearing the opening for the first time: "Wow! This anime must be so amazing and light-hearted!" Me after watching the series and EOE: "I have been permanently scarred.. I will never recover from this..." This was about 2-3 years ago. This shit fucked me up.

[@toonezon4836]

OMG I just realized the connection of Rei, all the moon imagery with her, and the Fly me to the Moon closing credits. It's a reflection on Yue, shinji's mother & Rei's clone template. Also I always imagined it was Rei singing the closing song. Now even better to think of it as Rei/Yue

[@ranwolf7650]

Yui

[@erisniles435]

But I guess there is also Yue from ATLA who turned into the moon so that kinda fits... I guess?

[@Piccolosaur]

For lack of anywhere else to recommend it, Tokyo Brass Style do an incredible jazzy, big-band-y cover of Cruel Angel's Thesis, which you can find on youtube. Every time I listen to it I'm blown away by the rhythm section, which pulls off a seamless transition from traditional swing to 3/4 jazz waltz to double-time swing flawlessly, plus some awesome stings and riffs on the main theme by the brass and wind sections.

[@SecretIdentityStudio]

Missed these! Glad to see one.

[@cianbarrett6443]

Have heard nothing but greatness about this Anime, finally took the jump and started watching it. I’m 9 episodes in and I see why it gets so much praise. The love and care poured into almost every frame. The characters with more depth than to realise and the way the music all brings it together. Amazing, definitely deserved of all the praise!

[@ontos8534]

Im afraid that's wrong the characters are pretty one note really

[@fakecubed]

@@ontos8534 You're only one note.

[@RageKnight4]

To me the song basically said "You were doomed from the start you poor unfortunate soul"

[@sexualsailor9782]

17:07 Just an observation I've surprisingly seen nobody else make, before if you take a closer look at Eva 01s' face you can notice the "angel" pattern of the infamous Sachiel, also known as the third angel. This same "angel" pattern can be seen on the angel Gaghiel, also known as the sixth angel but, here it is easy to miss due to its small size. This angel face also appears in the rebuilds on the redesigned Sahaquiel and one of the unnamed angels. You can also notice a similar face in the opening during the beginning. This is good evidence that Evas and Angels are closer than most think.

[@Phantom6.6.6]

Love this episode and this channel. You perfectly layed out why we all love this opening. We need more people like you to stop Netflix from ruining our favorite anime

[@saminmatin8386]

Hats off to the increadible video, but what I really like about this was the use of the OP and ED song just so subtly placed in the background.

[@gabrielbondyb8646]

Honestly, when they show EVA-01 it gives me the feeling of a fallen angel due to it leaned over like it's chained down in pain in its artificial prison of metal making it seems like it wasn't given a choice when it fell from grace, and when it shows it acts on its own it shows the new wings that are artificial wings of light showing that it can't be controlled and will go against those who try to control it.

[@Pen_qwin]

This is the first time I watched a KZbin channel and I think because of this video I’m gonna subscribe it’s just Perfect

[@mrmeticulous629]

Still haven’t watched Evangelion. But if the Anime Pope so wishes that I should be spoiled by a video made by his holy name. So be it.

[@sbatou87]

I say go watch it, but if you want to watch a dubbed version, go with the ADV version. The Netflix dub is... not very good, to be polite.

[@bluephoenixguy1094]

@@sbatou87 I've watched both and I dont see much issue.

[@Theraot]

1:24

[@sbatou87]

@@bluephoenixguy1094 Really? For me, the performances felt flat and several small issues bugged me, such as calling Shinji the "Third Children."

[@bluephoenixguy1094]

@@sbatou87 I won't say anything on the quality of the performances because that's down to opinion, but they called Shinji the Third Child in the original... Asuka frequently did so. Misato did it in the beginning. Ritsko did it when Shinji wasn't around... Gendo almost exclusively called him that... So... no?

[@sugakunoneko]

Thanks, Geoff. I appreciate you putting your take out there.

[@CptPakundo]

Once again I am reminded how NGE has more to it than I could ever possibly pick up on. What a classic.

[@neozomg2541]

IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS

[@wolfking4556]

"with an only moderately butchered localization" *laughs in italian*

[@francescouccelli1555]

『R E C A L C I T R A N Z A』

[@ara_ara-]

It was luckily corrected

[@dearlybelovedfleetingfiest1864]

CANNARSI INTENSIFIED

[@lazarinth5782]

"God damn it!" - Me after seeing the cross-shaped window over Rei's image.

[@CoreyDehMan]

Causing the third impact to tear down the AT Fields of all humanity is one of my favorite metaphors in probably anything ever, since it could also be seen as a great tragedy that causes us to put aside our differences and fears and work together to become better. Goddam Evangelion is good

[@dqpfjggisjgIdksorp]

I always wondered what the deeper meaning of this op was, thank you so much!

[@yidrotha9722]

Nge is my favorite anime of all time ty for doing this

[@gyurko]

Wow, I blinked and the video ended. 20 minutes felt like 2. Great job!

[@desenhista12]

I never thought the opening was a foreshadow of the finale. I love this show even more

[@Nihilore]

i actually got chills watching this, awesome video, this show means so much to me

[@newdimensionmagiccardtrick3131]

The last two episodes were my favorite parts of the series

[@AmazingOwnage]

Fuck yeah dude. This is the kind of content I LOVE to see. Thank you sooooo much for this analysis dude. It makes me appreciate the anime so much more as well as the team behind making the opening. You’re the best 💪

[@maxdarkiss3576]

I just finished watching Evangelion, such a good timing.

[@ceruelion815]

Four years later, and 22 minutes is still the most brief analysis I've seen on this particular 90 second music video.

[@MariNate1016]

I love how the series is still going strong 20 years later. DITF fans can finally see what could’ve been

[@alikhidzam3749]

DITF is bad

[@somerandomguy6767]

@@alikhidzam3749 what is that???

[@alikhidzam3749]

@@somerandomguy6767 Darling In The Franxx

[@arisa835]

fans..? id argue that they should be called more as "simps" since they dont really like the show for what it is (i wouldnt either) but really, they only like 002

[@OreWaBikuta]

@@arisa835 Well i really enjoyed the show tbh:)) now that i've seen Evangelion, i realize how much it's a rip off tbh XD The fact that Hiro feels like he's nothing if he can't pilot the franxx (just like shinji thought he could only be useful by piloting the eva), the constant claxosaur atracks that come one by one periodically, just like the angels, the fact that inexplicably only kids can pilot the mechs and a lot more tbh, but i don't remember everything in ditf. But honestly, i enjoyed it. And imo the fan service scenes were too much and the show could've been just as good with fewer of them. I think that even though MOST (as i've said) of the general plotpoints were directly taken from Eva, it still feels like its own different anime somehow. I agree that the last few episodes were both uncalled for and unexpected, but i still liked it for what it was. but yes. Ofc i also simp for 02 lmao

[@aviad61]

Great analysis. I didn't knew the bit about Gendo and Fuyutski's designs. And in my book your interpretation is spot on

[@JaimeNyx15]

I didn’t think it could be done, but Geoff did it: Cruel Angel’s Thesis finally makes sense. Holy shit. We live in a new era. PS: the last two episodes of NGE are great and essential, despite the budget setbacks. I’m glad Geoff didn’t erase them.

[@SebastianTinajero]

You made such a brilliant observation with the gundam series at that time and its protagonist, Gundam War in The Pocket was probably one of the only Gundam Movies i actually really liked i couldn't get into any of the series especially the flashy ones because of that exact reason , What gundam War In the Pocket did was actually showing what Gundam truly were War machines for killing the little boy in the film begins infatuated with the idea of them and thinks they are cool but by the end of the movie he realizes that they are actually tools for war, and that's what made it so memorable and resonating with me.

[@Ichibushido]

Amalee's rendition of this is actually one of my favorite songs period right now.

[@pgj1997]

18:20 Something interesting if note. In the Adult Swim version of this OP, they kinda sorta tried to keep that, but the text is on for too long, and it instead fades out when the shot of Shinji appears. I mean, it kind of still works I guess. I think a subreddit describes it best, "There was an attempt".

[@sinom]

6:30 I'm preeeetty sure it was the 3rd impact that turned the sea red.

[@kylewarne1265]

Second Impact did in the area too. When we see ships in Antarctica they are sailing through Red water.

[@hanpanBR]

2 years later, here I am again. Great video.