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[@InfiniteCuriosity]

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[@isaiahdukes5952]

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[@500deathwing]

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[@GippyHappy]

The audience: Can I see the big robots fight? The show: _To live is to suffer_

[@benjude456]

why this has no replies after a year and 545 likes is beyond me

[@3vangelist_art471]

why are we here just to “suffer”…

[@3vangelist_art471]

I found this from an reddit article and its saved in my memes file..

[@Maddz-Thee-Bee]

Don't forget about the other 3 noble truths: 2. There is a cause for suffering 3. There is an end to suffering 4. The end to suffering is contained in the rendering of all humanity into an amorphous indistinct conscious mass and the dissolving of our bodies into LCL

[@georgi1690]

Watched the show for fighting robots and got depression instead

[@piotrbarc7040]

The last 2 episodes felt like I was having a trip on LSD

[@carlvr100]

justUTA living I just finished it and I was like what the fuck is going on

[@yopeepthestyle8308]

carlvr100 Not everyone gets it. Especially in these days with all the distractions in life

[@ExPhantomHD]

The whole series is like an acid trip. Beautiful imagery the entire time

[@Beeetlejjug]

tbh true

[@Dvaxox]

justUTA living I saw the last episode and last 2 movies while I was high and man was it trippy

[@cameronsalehizadeh6232]

Evangelion: come for the fighting robots, stay for the theories and philosophy

[@martinahmad2260]

no robot its first human Adam

[@BK-cu7ce]

@@martinahmad2260 yeah, but you dont know that at first

[@diddy_dante]

I actually hated it until I watched End of Evangelion

[@martinahmad2260]

BK5252 i know...

[@jarhead3571]

The theories are fine but I thought the execution was poor. Throughout the series we get a balance of internal and external conflict but the end seemed like an excessive amount of internal conflict. The movie took away some of that disappointment.

[@therealspeedwagon1451]

Fun fact : the H in Neon Genesis Evangalion stands for happiness

[@umapolymer6341]

understandable have a great day

[@weeddota7142]

there is no H in the title. Oh.

[@stevenbruno7710]

Very similar to the what the H in Military stands for

[@adssdudewgdajhduzwmnsao568]

The "Fun fact"

[@pepsiman9840]

@@stevenbruno7710 the p in military stands for peace

[@keny4986]

evangelion is a cry for help disguised as a mecha anime

[@Chunkypumpkinhead]

The end of the series (before D&R and End) ABSOLUTELY comes off as a cry for help. I can't watch it comfortably. It's the moment the series turns from 'some show' to actual high art.

[@maloviv1232]

well, the director was fighting depression while making the series. from what I know, he read a book about depression that just shook him to his core and he decided to change the anime, that's why the last few episodes are so trippy and focus around "the person"

[@williamkavanagh9734]

@@maloviv1232 also i read they ran out of funding and came up against the deadline and spewed that rough draft out. very awesomely raw. but def happy they made a few edits and expansions to the ending.

[@DONIMATOR-pn5rp]

@Jaylyn Flow sounds like fun 🙂

[@russotusso1695]

@@Chunkypumpkinhead yeah, shame people misunderstood what show itself is supposed to be and thus hated the ending.

[@Eerie0Innocence]

Only a director diagnosed with clinical depression could’ve made such a lonely anime. Probably why the last several episodes are, as the video describes, “a psychotherapy session”. This anime is a true bearing of an artist’s soul, and I admire it for that.

[@kstxevolution9642]

depending on what version of the manga you get, the author says that Evangelion marks the end of the worst period of his life.

[@TinTin14Snowy]

And that's what makes it such an amazing anime; Truly a unique masterpiece!

[@giangonzales9024]

So true this is far more dark than victory gundam what a great anime this has been its good.

[@Armazillo]

Pretty sure I cried a bit.

[@ragnar97]

Blasphemy! An author that can bare his soul without becoming preachy or political? A story reflecting on the meaning of life and existence with no other intention than to write a good story? Cat's and dogs living together? Mass hysteria!

[@GamingintheAM0801]

It's somewhat ironic to me that Evangelion has a reputation of being depressing. I mean, yeah, the show can be a downer most if the time (although it does a good job of injecting a lot of comedy to offset all the bleakness), but the ultimate message at the climax of the End of Evangelion is actually an uplifting one: "Anywhere can be paradise as long as you have the will to live. After all, you are alive, so you will always have the chance to be happy. As long as the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth exist, everything will be all right."

[@uglosko]

Just don't be sad looool

[@B__SYAHRULMUBAROK]

The ending of 26 is truly beautiful but also left me really confused. I'm dead curious what happen with the rest of character, shinji and asuka after instrumentality and thus creating despair in my heart for not finding a solid answer. I know they're alive but what will be their reaction ? The EOE ending is just too dense and too short. Sure it have strong message but still left the viewer with question and curiousness.

[@jannegrey593]

Given that I was almost dead at Episode 24, the last 2 episodes didn't give me enough hope. So still a downer for me. But I watched it almost 20 years ago.

[@dream_dealer]

@@B__SYAHRULMUBAROK I think that's one of the many things that make Evangelion an amazing anime- it leaves you thinking about it long after you've finished watching it.

[@LostInAdagio]

It still does a good job arguing for the Commit Not Alive ritual.

[@bluehealer6202]

Me at 16: get in the damn Eva, Shinji! Me at 29: Oh, crap... I am Shinji.

[@antifasarkeesian1467]

fucking MOOD

[@colebush_2]

That’s a whole mood right there.

[@dudecactus4488]

30 year old relating to a fictional high schooler in an anime is sad

[@stuartzekaj1423]

Seems like you fucked around for 13 years and avoided yourself the whole time

[@MICHAELYEPES]

That's why we hate Shinji so much; we can help feeling identified with him at some point T-T

[@ThePopmaker]

It hurts everytime I hear Asuka say "how disgusting"

[@jacobhoover1654]

How did u interpret that scene? I thot it was in reference to instrumentality merging everyone which was "disgusting" or by extension that asuka embraced death but was disgusted by how shinji was unable to overcome his fear of rejection and kill her. They did just have thier minds merged after all.

[@jacobhoover1654]

@jakubkalinamalina after everything they went through you think asuka is that petty?

[@jacobhoover1654]

@jakubkalinamalina Oh I thought it was a masturbation joke

[@godsentthearbitor]

@jakubkalinamalina i loled

[@dallinfullmer3073]

It can also be translated as just “I feel sick” that’s definitely how I felt at the end of the movie

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Asukas breakdown still sends chills down the spine, one of the greatest anime series of all time.

[@fr33ourminds]

You should read the Talmud

[@Youmu_Konpaku_]

You should look at Sayaka's breakdown from madoka

[@ChangedNames]

Everybody's fry Dont remind me of madoka

[@yobamajoe2595]

Which one?

[@dankconspiracynut]

I can never listen to Ode to Joy the same way again, this is even after watching Clockwork Orange

[@dumbmemes28]

Asuka is disgusted by herself because she finally accepted someone (Shinji) when she was used to rejecting everyone. Amazing.

[@jomuelrivera]

Mind Blown

[@darkcharizard52]

“You hate me because you look at me and see yourself.”

[@buffmywifi3839]

No she probably said how disgusting because shinji wanked off to her

[@azusdhfjdg3209]

she... never accepted shinji? that's the point of the story?

[@buffmywifi3839]

@@azusdhfjdg3209 ikr... fucking asushin kids try to mend this ending into something nice and sweet even though it's not. That's the point. There's no hidden happy meaning behind the last scene. It's meant to be taken at surface value; and it's meant to show that humanity has a long way to go before it's able to understand eachother

[@GiubileiFernando]

This was the final message for me: "Were there's life there's hope." People tend to perceive Evangelion as a depressing work, but the message is actually uplifting. The idea that I can always achieve happiness as long as I'm willing to endure life kept me from the literal brink years ago.

[@KlldbyCuriosity]

Fernando Giubilei This is why I recommend it to depressed people (also that’s what Anno literally said the anime is about)

[@keine031]

On the brink at the moment. I was here.

[@hlmc00]

same here and still those at some point

[@GiubileiFernando]

@Margaret Elliott Thanks. It was years ago, but I appreciate the concern.

[@deepviolence8082]

To miikk

[@sheilao2127]

Rei actually does have a soul, the OG Japanese said so, idk if its different in the dub version. Rei was the only one of gendo's creation that had a soul, but all the Rei clones in the basement tank are souless, acting as spare parts.

[@WouterCloetens]

That’s what I picked up as well. But then, at the end, when Gendo reaches inside Rei, he is shocked when he cannot find it, and then Rei says that she has no soul, after which she starts morphing into the giant.

[@baolinh5364]

I thought she was the vessel for Liliths soul like Kaworu was the vessel for Adam when he states that he and REI were the same

[@seycro]

@@WouterCloetens Doesn't she say that she is "not her doll"?

[@stonergin2297]

@@WouterCloetens rei is a clone of shinjis mother with the soul of Lilith.

[@iESCAP1SM]

@@baolinh5364yes. The soul is transferred to a new body when one dies. It can only ever be in one place.

[@BLung-tq2mm]

*The amount you like Evangelion is inversely proportionate to the amount you like yourself.*

[@thejoshchannel5342]

This might be the biggest fact I’ve ever heard

[@bokkazas]

Nah, EVA, as i see it, is not about depressión but rather is about overcoming depressión in a existenxial way and embrace life. is not the inner shinji you hate, but the inner shinji you learn no love and walk with

[@kuromyou7969]

When I first saw Eva in highschool, that was pretty accurate.

[@purplespectre]

Yeah, this is pretty true.

[@saitenotoshuitsnaini]

because you denies the power of a GOOD NIGHT SLEEP

[@alexschott2092]

Great analysis as always, but I feel like a major talking point was left out; Evangelion's creator Hideaki Anno. The series (and to a certain extent the Rebuild movies) were his criticism of the growing otaku mindset of escaping further into fantasy rather than contending with the difficulties of daily life. Eva lures you in with the promise of smartly animated monster-of-the-week fights and relatable characters before it ridicules you for consciously choosing escapism over the necessary tasks of building and maintaining a healthy life. The downward spiral of the main cast also corresponds to Anno's own deteriorating mental health. More so than his past works, Eva became the means by which he vented his own struggles with otaku obsession and the pain and isolation that comes with it. Shinji's eventual mental breakdown and ensuing destruction of mankind in instrumentality was Anno shouting at the audience how escapism would be the death of viewers themselves. And, just as everyone interprets the same experience differently, fans chose to view Eva differently than what Anno envisioned. The Eva pilots meant to enlighten viewers about the dangers of escapist obsession became the idols of otaku culture for decades to come. The last two episodes and End of Eva's message of accepting the pain of reality was met with scorn and death threats by fans who felt this world they were invested in had been taken from them in the worst possible way. Basically, Anno had done to anime what Alan Moore had done to comics with Watchmen. He deconstructed the genre down to its core, hoping to inject some meaningful message to viewers, and instead created the template by which many would follow without understanding what made it significant. Its no small wonder Anno checked into a mental institution after finishing the series. So, that's my overly-long comment on Eva. A fantastic series, but its also a rorschach painting that will devour you if you gaze at it too long. Enjoy watching it, but don't forget to eat, exercise and talk with friends in between binge sessions. Or you could cure any nihilistic depression brought on by Evangelion with the ass-kicking optimism of Gurren Lagann. That's also a good idea.

[@boborson5536]

Take it from me folks, do not binge Eva it will drop you into a massive depression.

[@notmousse]

during the series*

[@jorgevazquez1197]

This is great. Salute king

[@StormCougarTypeZero]

Perosnally it was a little refreshing to see an analysis that ignored the creator. I mean we've done that so much haven't we?

[@TheAmazingBoogeyMan]

Actually, I binge Eva to remind me of one solid fact: no matter what I'm going through in my life, it could ALWAYS be worse.

[@omega52390]

I've watched this anime 3 times. once when I was in high school and didn't really get much out of it beyond crazy kids and cool fighitng robots. at that time I could only really understand the latent sexual frustration of the characters. the second time I watched it was in my early 20s when dealing with depression and loneliness. and I think that on this watching I picked up more about what it was trying to say than I grasped consciously. Now in my late 20s I just recently went and rewatched my dvd box set due to the netflix hype. and on this watching I think I finally understood everything this show was trying to convey. It doesn't just show the deepest pits of loneliness and despair, it also shows the way out. only by getting past your fear of confronting people, letting yourself be vulnerable and accepting can you experience real intimacy and love. Overall I'm glad I watched it this last time as it really gave me insight into how I have progressed emotionally throughout my life, and made me feel a lot better about where I am.

[@Μάξις]

Exactly

[@w.umusic1857]

[@josefflagler955]

Dont forget the 10 circles

[@josearturogf]

this comment is amazing . you are going to feel deep loneliness and pain by being vulnerable and open to others who most likely disappoint you. but by accepting this vulnerability you live happy knowing that there is great happiness in having the chance to connect with other people nevertheless

[@itsberzerk9279]

Idk man i understood everything and im a 14 yr old

[@Shockwave99999]

I actually just finished this anime yesterday, and then watched The End of Evangelion this morning. This anime actually really helped me through a dark time that I’m going through rn. I recently was taken to a psychiatrist after being told to by a doctor that said I showed very concerning signs of depression and suicide. And because of that now a good chunk of my family knows that I was close to cutting myself with a kitchen knife, so it’s really weird now. I relate a lot to Shinji and a lot of what he was going through was near identical to what I’m going through. This show came around at a good time.

[@mich3134]

I'm happy this anime has helped you feel less alone in your experience! I'm proud of you

[@Brokenface]

It helped me a lot too, at least It gave me confidence to help myself i suppose. I related to Shinji too.

[@bathtubturtle]

E E V A N J E L L I O N

[@FeatherFlowinTraveler]

bruhhh THAT JELLY

[@dom6637]

​@GEONEY WRIGHTHe literally told you how you could get it wrong. Evangelion comes from the word Evangelise. It's just a simple mistake, I'm sure you'd make similar ones if you did your own video.

[@erenyeager007]

LMAO😂

[@a.p.5342]

Alex H This fucking dude

[@martykunte]

Andrew Hardin who the fuck says it the way he’s saying it

[@iktmamafo2133]

AT Fields are also "anti-terror fields", literally, which is something in psychology that all people have, (like the hedgehog) a shield put up to keep people out, or at a distance to prevent pain. This is usually greater or stronger in those that have lost a parent or both, hence the Eva pilots being orphans.

[@pukochu]

The last episodes were a mix between an acid trip and a mindfuck. My head hurts

[@sedbaka]

Pein

[@marcello8645]

And I love it!

[@2_572]

I thought it was meant to make you give a fuck.

[@salokin3087]

Being over 20 years old, and still just as beloved and relevant as ever, is a testament to its success. Great work!

[@jackmayor3574]

Yep it's still being argued about and discussed, pretty crazy!

[@rid71k]

Salokin eva is an arthouse masterpiece

[@notmousse]

An amazing feat for such a turd.

[@LungsOutJem]

"Beloved." Sure.

[@MyrifleMywaifu]

Do you know the De wae........ said the last angel lol

[@zaqqa]

I’m so glad people are still talking nge to this day.

[@Titangrille]

well its themes are universal. So yes. People will always talk about the meaning of life. I just love that Evangelion did such a good job at it.

[@madmad932]

all time favourite

[@JimothyBriggs2019]

I’m 14 and recently watched Eva for the first time, not even an anime fan, just this show is damn amazing

[@imodeluro6047]

Do you guys know or heard anything about Evangelion 3.0+1.0? It will come out, right?

[@amb1u5]

yeah, it will, when it actually does xD

[@cks2020693]

For a philosophy major who also loves anime, this is porn

[@tyward28]

Watch legend of the galactic heros

[@cabrondemente1]

weird flex bro. anyway, could you add soy milk to my latte please?

[@nexusvoid314]

For an anime major who also loves porn, this is philosophy

[@LordofBabylon]

Aye, same here. It also made me think of my teenage years when I was going through some shit times.

[@souetrejeremy]

If you mean this anime didn't make you discover any concept you didn't already know of and/or teach you anything new about it and that's what you expected from it, then you're probably right. But i don't think its purpose was either... references are only reference and don't replace the meaning of the whole work.

[@vito]

Hundreds of hours of research and you can't figure out how to pronounce Evangelion

[@InfinitGamerChannel]

Vito Dude....seriously?

[@example369]

He couldn't figure out how to say any of the names right lol

[@cheekyefan]

Evanjellyin :D

[@oscardavidrodriguez1293]

English of British

[@MichaelRGB]

Victor Yeah, he's kind of right. It isn't pronounced like Evangelism, even though they are almost the same word. The original Greek pronunciation doesn't use the j sound, but the g sound. So, it would be pronounced Evan geh lion. English is a language with various pronunciations for words that share the same root, due to outside influence.

[@ManubibiWalsh]

This analysis is missing another reading level: Hideaki Anno wrote Evangelion also as a criticism towards otaku culture where people would choose to withdraw from the world in order to not be hurt by it and where they would find comfort in forms of escapism such as anime, and he was able to represent that state of mind because he's an otaku himself. However, as in the final stages of the story, his message is to face reality and try to connect with people over and over because, basically living in a state of constant escapism is not real life and it can't lead to a satisfying existence. Also, the religious analysis is interesting and this is actually the first time I ever heard or read anything about it because Anno said all the religious imagery was inserted in the story for no particular reason but just because "it sounded cool". However, since it seems to make sense, I guess I'll just choose to believe he explained it that way because he couldn't be arsed to put all of that into words for the press lol Anyway, a correction: it's pronounced Kaworu, not Kowaru.

[@joshuacoulter4098]

I found this incredibly insightful, thank you!

[@MrfunnyNacho]

Sooooo 'Hedgehog Dilemma'. He did a good job covering all corners

[@nilus2k]

Anno has also stated on many occasions that Eva doesn’t have all the answers and what it means to you is entirely up to you. Whether the religious imagery add depth or just looks cool is up to you. Personally I think Anno knew what he was doing with a lot of it.

[@bepisplsno.1]

I have to agree. I once stayed at home for the whole week, barely went outside and just watched anime. But after watching End of Evangelion, I felt so lonely I had to go out & check how the world's doing. I walked with my brother to the mall and talked endlessly about this anime. I realized at that moment how much I missed talking with someone.

[@Lolzor87a]

Sorry but you're confusing the new remake of Evangelion and the original one. Anno answered on a interview regarding why he did a remake of Evangelion (and in such a different style), and said that the remake was indeed a criticism towards the otaku culture _that evangelion contributed to_. He also said to not read too much into the symbolism, and at one point even criticized internet discussions around it. For the original Evangelion, The core concept of the story/anime was made while Anno took time off from animation after finishing "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water", followed by severe burnout and depression. Anno as a person also went in and out of depression and focusing 1000% on art several times (he even tried suicide twice). So no, Evangelion is not a criticism toward otaku culture (the remake is though). Until this day, He don't really want to talk about Evangelion, and is OK with fans having their own theories. My guess would be that all the symbolism and the depression and human interaction theme around Evangelion spurn from his internal conflicts and soul search.

[@funfun2580]

8:16 That song used is called "Hedgehogs Dilemma" and (from what I've seen and think) it's used whenever a character is trying to get close to another, but instead grow farther apart, and it's also used when explained

[@femto8578]

me after watching Evangelion what??? me after watching this video what??

[@Alexandar358]

One less question mark at least

[@Overunder705]

Amen

[@onesmileybaldy8303]

Progress is progress ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@qcnj9043]

Mmm

[@whisky7162]

Anywhere can be a paradise as long as you have the will to live

[@krispr1me]

You're right. Thank you, Eren. Tatakae.

[@miraseum]

thank you eren very cool

[@alicia6991]

tatakae

[@olivermorse2591]

Thank you Erin

[@diegobrando2750]

Tatakae. Uh, I mean, *wryyy*

[@cirillashedletsky8400]

I love watching different videos explaining Evangelion because everyone has a slightly different theory or take due to their individual human experiences and perceptions, and that fact meshes with the show's overall message very beautifully. Everyone takes something different out of it and learns about their own humanity in a different way. It's so different from any other anime I've watched, it's more like a strange and elaborate work of art, I love it

[@VG-fk6nk]

What you said is fine and dandy but ultimately there is only one objective interpretation of the series.

[@yaboisoe178]

@@VG-fk6nk yea no

[@VG-fk6nk]

@@yaboisoe178 Yeah yes. Subjective interpretations - millions. Objective interp. - only one.

[@changyang1498]

Me before watching evangelion: this look like a cool show Me after watching evangelion: GET IN THE GODDAMN EVA SHINJI!!!

[@sayashiips]

There were so many times that this happens. I was kind of hoping for some badass EVA fight at the end b8t, oh well. This story is great either way.

[@wafflekingdor5376]

Me: My god, never thought how scary humanity this is...

[@stroud9208]

After watching this show I can't think the word idiot without then adding 'Shinji' on the end

[@rion7088]

Tomas Beckett IDIOT... SHINJI!! Yeah me neither

[@impossibleburger1628]

@@sayashiips The last fight was in his mind.

[@kuroyama4136]

The second I saw this in my feed I freaked out a bit. My favorite anime being covered by my favorite channel? This is great!

[@lisaconnelly5443]

Not gonna lie, I came here because I’m a huge fan of Blue Apron

[@Acidtesting123]

Most under-rated comment here.

[@MisterMicrowaves]

The way he says “Evangelion” hurts.

[@Grt1n]

Omg yes!

[@JemZard]

lol same

[@marcello8645]

Shut up people. I know it's pronounced differently. But I'd rather have him pronounce it his own way, American, rather than complain about it like a manga weeb, it's sad.

[@random12fps72]

@@marcello8645 Half of us aren't even manga weebs and it still pains our ears lol

[@marcello8645]

@@random12fps72 you took that really literally... No, I'm saying that most anime fans make such bullshit ass pulls about anything and everything not being japanese enough. You people take it so far that it's not an exaggeration to call you people manga weeabu hentai baka.

[@nooneinparticular5256]

...Alright. Let me see if I've got Evangelion figured out, and can put it in a concise little nutshell. At its core, Evangelion is about the pain & loneliness of isolation vs the pain & anxiety of being with others, and accepting the inevitable suffering that comes with existing is the way towards living a better, happier life. It's better to put yourself out there, learn to live with the flaws of yourself & others, than to run away. ...Okay. I think I got it. I understand why a lot of people like it. And I also understand why a lot of people hate it.

[@BigUriel]

I don't think the show necessarily takes a stance on which of them is better. The whole ending of it basically comes down to it's up to each and every person to decide for themselves how they want to live, stay in the goo in bliss, never be in pain again but miss out on the better aspects of life, or get out and take the bad with the good.

[@nooneinparticular5256]

@@BigUriel Yeah, but I think the problem comes in how it gets its message across, rather than just the message in itself. It could have probably benefited from cutting a few things down, so the message isn't lost. THAT coupled with the...aspects of the main characters (which suffer from what I like to call Holden Caulfield Syndrome), is kind of what turns me off of it. If it's all the same to you, I'll stick with Big O, for my existential kaiju anime.

[@weatheranddarkness]

@@nooneinparticular5256 is it just me or is there a connection between Holden Caulfield Syndrome and Tyler Durden Syndrome?

[@nooneinparticular5256]

@@weatheranddarkness I never read/saw Fight Club, so I wouldn't really know about Tyler Durden Syndrome (other than the fact that Tyler is an alternate personality of the narrator). But let me explain what I mean for this silly little concept I made up a name for (which probably has an official name elsewhere) Holden Caulfield Syndrome: Where the main character and/or lens for the viewer/reader is so un-charismatic, negative, and overwhelmingly unpleasant to follow, that it drags down the entire experience. There is a reason given for why they are the way they are, but it doesn't affect the experience enough, or change the light they are presented in. At the same time, there can be aspects of the character that appeal/interest the reader, but it is countered by the character's negativity, adding to reader frustration. Examples include: Holden Caulfield, Hamlet, Shinji, Binx Bolling. So, what I'm getting at, is that I like the story and themes of Catcher in the Rye, and I like Holden's character arc FAR more than his actual personality. And Back to Eva, I feel I would enjoy it much more, and be better absorbed by it, if I didn't find most/all of the characters so unlikable.

[@weatheranddarkness]

@@nooneinparticular5256 oh that's interesting. I agree with your assessment of the character and I could see quite a few cases where that could be applied. But I thought you meant it in the sense of the way his struggle is illustrated and framed through the character's words as a kind of existential struggle with the expectations of adulthood or masculinity and the way Holden's is kind of seen as emblematic of an era. Durden is nothing if not charismatic, but he's the part of the narrator making the most explicit accusations of 'phoniness'. I think Shinji is less worried about others being phony though, he just wants out, much like Holden or the Narrator in Fightclub.

[@zsoltio4801]

I just realised that, the Evas are developed from a part of Adam, as like according to the Bible Eve was created from Adam

[@mrskye08]

Evangelion had so much impact in my life. My fave anime EVER. Nothing comes above it. I've watched this anime at least 3x, as different ages and it surprises me how different i react to the scenes. I watched this anime when i was like 10. I did NOT understand any of it. Quite the same as the kids in the show. Just all i did was protest why the adults cant understand the children. I watched the anime again when i was around 19. I finally understood the plot, thank god. But hey it felt so much different. I started telling that life is not always fair, and even adults have their own wishes, wills, and they also need to be understood. Yet from my age i still cannot fathom the decisions made by the adults. Then i rewatched it when i was around 24. My goodness, i literally understood how the adults thought. I also get impatient with the whims of children. I understood why the adults told those lines, why they acted like that. Now im almost 30 and see this world in a hopeless case. I quite agree as to why old people just wants to undergo instrumentality. Humanity is in so much pain, that the only relief would be another genesis. And im mad that the future of humanity (in the anime) rests in the hands of a child who just wishes to be loved. I will watch this anime over and over as i get older.

[@BenDover-lz6is]

Agreed. Its a show that i could rewatch any time and find somethings new from it. Although i often watch anime im really not a fan of the genre but evangelion just resonates so well on a personal level, from the lonely landscapes to the psychology to the fact its basically just a biblical allegory or something. (but i really fucking hate the wierd pedo fanservice and asukas high pitched voice acting and her razzy worthy "performance"). Its just so fucking surreal, its like if david lynch made a cartoon. Just went through a bad breakup so im thinking about rewatching it. Hey btw if you like complex shows you should check out The Wire--Its so deep that its often tought as a university course!

[@saitenotoshuitsnaini]

BRACE

[@videotimebaby90]

love hearing your history with the show. i saw twice around 16, another two times around 21, and going to go in for a 3rd session now that i'm 30. at 16 I just liked the robots and sexual tension and had a hard time understanding all the religious symbolism but I felt something special was going on. at 21 I had a much stronger grasp at all the symbolism and why characters like misato acted the way they did. i can't wait for another rewatch!

[@landofowl3800]

You’ll understand the Angel’s motivation when you turn 50 lol

[@muhammadkamil9842]

@@scorptex1157 Don't worry, I still laugh B4 I clicked to read more

[@janussimonsen24]

This honestly explained the ending to me better than looking up the ACTUAL ending. I guess the actual events are more confusing than their philosophical implications. Ain’t that a first.....

[@awakenow7147]

I wasn't a huge fan of Evangelion after I watched it. I love psychology-based stories...but this one seemed so wrapped up in edginess, that I had a difficult time seeing what they were getting at. I still don't like it much, but at least I have a better understanding of it after this video.

[@awakenow7147]

F.Y.N Ghost in the Shell has quite a bit of psychology and philosophy in it. Also, there is one called Serial Experiments Lain. That one has got quite a bit of psychology in it. Its kind of a trip though.

[@IshiiShiro8964]

Bruh watching Lain on lsd might just lead to death lmao

[@tcrpgfan]

+Awake Now Ima blow your mind with what the true point of the ending to eva was... There was no point. Hideaki Anno has gone on record that he wanted the viewer themselves to draw their own conclusion to the show and what it means. He wanted you, as the viewer, to interpret what was going on and share your interpretation with other people. You can even include EoE as a part of that interpretation, too.

[@jacobhines3517]

Janus Simonsen 7

[@Yxaky]

Eva's aren't former angles, they are clones of the original angel.

[@aetherwarrior4640]

Yxaky so they are technically former angels

[@wafflecopta]

I dont know if what you're saying is correct, but it seems *right* to a *degree*

[@patroklospappas2431]

Yxaky just because you are correct doesnt mean your right

[@patroklospappas2431]

@Lucky Girl usually the archer class is made up of archers as well

[@lexzhang5400]

@@wafflecopta you a clown 🤣😂

[@throwmeaname]

Thanks Wisecrack team

[@AlaskaFinal]

*endorsed Adam & Eve Theory* Unsubscribed.

[@hardersenpai677]

Thanks for the Evanjelion video, Gared!

[@noodleboi6711]

It EVANGELION damn it!

[@jjsmith706]

^^^Missed the joke.

[@paulcoddington664]

To be fair, you should always put the jelly on evenly.

[@noodleboi6711]

Howard Beale nah I'm just being a little sarcastic

[@amanbytheway]

I could not move past the pronunciation.

[@BirdManBread]

i just wanted to watch something and now have depression

[@alexm7627]

How are you now?

[@MaFiu_LoL]

How are you now?

[@kyleschneider3147]

He died ​@@MaFiu_LoL

[@MaFiu_LoL]

L

[@menage6051]

Seriously if you haven't seen the show *DON'T EVEN WATCH 2 MINUTES OF THIS it's the heaviest spoilers right from the start*

[@fernandomartinez4486]

Henri mit i Disagree. The anine is so complex, deep and full of ideas and representations, that even after watching this video, if you were to watch the anime for the first time, you would still be as be blown away by its complexity. Actually, this video would help a new viewer to appreciate whats being done, and to understand the characters better.

[@scottmune4484]

there is a spoiler warning at 1:37. Whats your point ?

[@menage6051]

That there are a lot of people who will watch a little beyond the warning to decide if the show itself seems worth watching. It's what I often do anyway. And the spoilers come pretty much right after the warning. Also the warning itself feels a little light I would say. It could have at the very least used a ' *major* spoilers'.

[@Sheamu5]

If only there was a legal way to watch it...

[@yungphoenix2735]

Too late lol

[@Kuma-AKA]

I saw someone else in the comments suggest Serial Experiments Lain, and I'm seconding that because that would be a perfect show for this channel to tackle!

[@iambicpentakill971]

Yes please.

[@igzymig]

Oh that would be great, then maybe I'll be able to understand it a little better lol

[@JCtubeLive]

Tory Lee DEFINITELY AGREE!

[@Speedyolrac]

Yes, please. I need to get my Copy back form the person I lent it 6 months ago

[@davidknight2072]

A thousand times this! Eva is an extremely complex show and judging how they handled it, this channel may be the only one that can handle Lain. If they do, good luck (they'll need it).

[@axonn101]

For some further reading, the ending of the show where Shinji is discussing how he can’t really exist without others is ripped straight from Hegel. Hegel’s Concept is a cycle of “self-recognition in otherness.” We as humans cannot see ourselves without others, ‘see’ meaning a literal and metaphorical sense. Instrumentality in the show is basically death because without the interactions with others and without our individuality we cease to be anything. A combined consciousness would eventually just stop being because it would have nothing to interact with.

[@derekhenriquez5740]

Never thought about last statement. Although conceptual, still far out

[@TheNN]

I love this video more than Gendo loves Shinji.

[@bentallman4828]

TheNN thats not saying very much

[@MagicRatty]

Ben Tallman thats the joke

[@kaitlnwhite6809]

That’s not saying much though...

[@jackmayor3574]

well technically, Gendo reveals in EoE that he does sort of care about Shinji, but he purposely distanced himself for fear that he'd hurt him. AKA Hedgehog's Dilemna. Gendo is essentially an adult version of Shinji.

[@TopsideCrisis346]

The bar is set rather low here...

[@Fer-on8mb]

The philosophy of Serial Experiments Lain!!!!! I am pretty sure you will have some interesting time with this one

[@Scepnex9000]

Esdra Neyer how about You do it

[@snowyani]

Some people are more adequate than others. Rather watch something awesome than half-baked.

[@salokin3087]

At the end of Eva, it's not just shinji and Asuka as they clearly state that all humans can return, if they want to

[@TheMento98]

Salokin If they want ti, that doesn't mean anyone else has chosen to or will. And since the presumption of them being there IS as a new Adam and Eve it's safe to assume they ARE the only two.

[@salokin3087]

Well, what are two peps supposed to do? I, myself, take it more literally, surely out of 3 billion people, some would want to come back?

[@minhkhangtran6948]

...And that's basically how depressing the world they live in, isn't it. For only 2 in 3 billion people to come back, because every other feel the same pain and feel the same escape.

[@martyjehovah]

I like the theory that the rebuild movies are in fact a continuation of the series, coming after End of Evangelion. It does a better job of explaining why it seems like a retelling at first, but quickly goes off course and changes into a totally different story. It also explains why the world seems to be in much worse shape this time around. I suppose we'll have to wait and see if that pans out though.

[@limitedexperience492]

Well, biblical Genesis isn't "just" Adam and Eve, either. Cain, their son, is cast out and yet finds a woman to marry "in Nod". Their son Seth also manages to find a wife who is not a sibling. Despite the presence of other people, though, Adam and Eve are emphatically the two people who "matter the most". Same for Shinji and Asuka.

[@pros3ph]

ah, evangelion. come for the epic mecha battles, stay for the deeply rooted trauma.

[@lupusalbus3795]

All of this, and yet still only scratching the experience of the show.

[@deafguitaristandschwarzene9134]

Right? Even with all of the footage, it doesn’t evoke feel like its evoking Evangelion

[@mjsambo9418]

Now that you guys have taken on one of the most philosophically dense anime out..... Are you guys courageous enough to try and tackle the Freudian puberty acid-trip that is Fooly Cooly?

[@mjsambo9418]

Class warfare....hmm....Thats a new one I've heard and frankly I don't really see it. In the 4th episode we have our young boy protagonist near-literally killing his own father out of jealously for sleeping with his older woman crush, who is also the maid in a motherless house. Very Freud.

[@lainopening4958]

Finished the series 2 AM. Haven't slept for a day. I need fking answers before I go nuts.

[@kingviroh69]

touch grass

[@amanbytheway]

I was having a PB&J just before and also wondered if there was *even jelly on* this sandwich.

[@andrewraven4428]

I didn't even know I needed this thank you

[@aztro.99]

ermm it’s pronounced gelly??????

[@3vangelist_art471]

that’s a nice excuse..and I feel an individual of question square cheese thin crust pizza from Dominos.. And I ask myself “why do square pizza’s exist and why do need to ability to shape them”. It feels like shit. Square Pizza’s are our interaction and nefarious intentions of the will to cut the pizza into a bizarre shape without thinking about the social norms. Just like how he helps the idea of wanting to combine his thoughts of helping him…connect one with Asuka,Rei and Makoto.

[@michaelalley356]

Please do a The Philosophy of Gurren Lagann. So many people get caught up in the explosions, passionate cries, and ridiculous action scenes that they miss some surprising philosophical depth.

[@Pacal_II]

BestGuyEver already did a great analysis of it and I don't think anyone will be able to surpass him on that front.

[@MRCKify]

Couldn't find it in a search here.

[@blankyd3360]

Best Anime Ever - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Part 1) Best Anime Ever - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Part 2)

[@Sam_T2000]

_Evangelion_ is probably my favorite anime... but I still don't know what the heck is going on half the time. the ending is happy, at least in a somber way, right? like, Shinji decided that it's worth it for people to exist as individuals, even if you have to take the good with the bad? or am I completely wrong?

[@golffleur8355]

he realized that he doesnt need to rely on other people all the time.

[@tenzero5274]

but people cease to exist at that point only he and asuka survive and asuka would rather die than be with him (quoting )

[@thatoneguy5001]

Random Stan it’s literally said that whoever chose to can comeback any time they like

[@mikaelantonkurki]

@@thatoneguy5001 but for a man as vain and frustraited as me that's not good enough. I have faith in many things but not this.

[@quantumblauthor7300]

@@mikaelantonkurki What do you have to do with this?

[@chaserivera1623]

I just finished this show and the movie for the first time. I was traumatized for two days. This artwork has the power to change people, for better or for worse. It holds up a giant mirror to your own life and forces change. I’m choosing to live better. Massive respect for this series.

[@dimensiondimension9276]

After watching Evangelion I was questioning literally everything in my life, at one point I was ready to shoot myself. It is better now but I don't have the motivation to do anything rn lol

[@mgtowphilippines8164]

I watch it as a young adult didnt effect me but still a good watch. But i knowit will qffext me if i waa youngwe

[@osiris7127]

I know I know I've let you down. I've been a fool to myself. I thought that I could live for no one else.

[@osiris7127]

you seriously reply with that instead of continuing the lyrics? why are you even watching this video?...

[@apathofpain]

But now through all the hurt and pain Its time for me to respect the ones you love mean more than anything.

[@Nautilusan]

TL;DR: Depression: The Anime

[@ErzaRosenberg]

or more like Hope the anime :) persevere through self realization

[@agustinvenegas5238]

@@markcummins4037 yes but the first 25 episodes are pretty much nonstop existencial anxiety and depression

[@BigUriel]

@@agustinvenegas5238 It did make me anxious at times that I couldn't just step into the story and slap some sense/balls into Shinji.

[@brutanedda3107]

I don't really get how people feel existential crisis after watching the anime, the series finale resolves every bit of fear to existence astonishingly, I've never, ever witnessed such caring for these themes by any author in history. Anno was precise to find a narrative direction to these kind of ideas, the contortion of anguish in front of the abyss, even though he didn't resolve the dramaturgical demanding. But who cares, really. The last two episodes are so unique, and so well done.

[@rodolfojimenez5503]

I didn't knew what i was getting into, IT SAID PG-14 ON NETFLIX GOD DAMNIT !!!!

[@reginalddeguzman5950]

Man, sigmund freud wins again. We cannot let this man win.

[@mickymcbryan4814]

"It is Kowaru [...] that shows us the way." Me: *gasp* Gay is the way

[@Voeris1]

I'll show u... da wae. KappaPride

[@mickymcbryan4814]

Romano Coombs Kowaru %100 should be defined by his love and empathy for humanity. Correct. But, as someone who is in film and theatre myself as an industry I can tell you that line changes made in these cuts are often used for intent. You see, "I love you" is not the safe for TV version, thereby it was only released afterwards in the director's cut. Either way it can be interpreted the same way (I love you being a general statement to humanity rather than Shinji himself.) But considering other factors, including call backs to Amaterasu's servants Shinu no Hafuri and Ama no Hafuri (a gay couple from Japanese mythology) being made within the show and applied to Shinji and Kowaru I'm gonna go with not gay but certainly not straight either. Probably asexual all things considered. Ignoring all that, it's a joke. I didn't know jokes were so bad the "internet police" had to show up. You seem very easily offended, my friend.

[@alifi5475]

Dat is not de wae

[@mr.toadstool3704]

@Romano Coombs I dunno man. Hand holding in the sauna, and aggressive at that. Just doesn't seem like sonething a straight guy does.

[@thanatosignis5702]

No being open and accepting vulnerability is the way, he seems gay because those two ideas clash with the world's idea of masculinity.

[@jwizdum2103]

Hands down the best anime I've ever seen, the psychological tension in the last few episodes was simply a work of art and nothing less, the animation was also above world class all through out. In my opinion an ending where everyone seemingly "dies" like that is quite beautiful if you do it right, and they did.

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

"I promise it's gonna be fun" this is gonna hurt.

[@theredfire14]

I had never watched an anime in my life. A week ago I decided to try one. “This Evangelion thing sounds familiar, I’ll watch this one” Now here I am. Devastated. I think this wraps up my anime experience, I don’t need anything else

[@daianadavidson5293]

Ajajaja attack on titan gets you a similar feeling

[@redx1105]

Cowboy Bebop

[@TaylorYdg]

as the other comments said, AOT and Cowboy Bebop would be good for you to experience as well

[@happyiglu]

you should have started with one piece or shin chan probably haha

[@StrongHamr]

Monster would be a great anime for you guys to do a video on. Existentialism, Good v Evil, ethics of a doctor taking a life, responsibility for our actions, and much more throughout the series.

[@tellmesomething2412]

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[@Mutterschwein]

Underrated but one of the best! Should be up there with Evangelion in terms of recognition and praise.

[@retchut]

I was worried you'd never do this. Awesome work as always though. Keep it up!

[@andreymontag]

Evangelion is all about realistic relationships between teenagers with phsycological problems

[@muhammadkamil9842]

Oneness or "the soup of life/ a sea of LCL" was caused by the adults.

[@evagenesiz7802]

Evangelion is about depression loneliness and sex

[@dharamsoni8526]

@@evagenesiz7802 about escapism I think

[@wyrmwood9457]

Its not "about" any one thing its a bearing of the artists soul and what meaning you gain from that is yours

[@XTC-Magic]

I was expecting a dope ass mecha anime, but I came out with depression..

[@hhhhhhyy]

Hedgehogs live in burrows. They don't need to huddle together. It's warmer under ground.

[@jonatassilva2605]

Starrukin hon, this is a Psychological thing, not a scientific one. Context is important.

[@TheTitoUgo]

Do philosophy of serial experiments lain please...

[@ANigerianPrince]

*nods emphatically*

[@mugiwarano_rishi4595]

Me when I started “hahah cool robots wow misatos soo hot” Me now: what is this pain and torrential wave of loneliness that we call existence

[@matthewzeller5026]

I literally just finished Evangelion and have been searching for analysis videos and now this gets posted? This is awesome, great explanation! Thank you.

[@Zokolov]

Evangelion is without a doubt one of my favorite anime, a Wisecrack video about it is like a dream come true

[@WisecrackEDU]

Glad we could deliver!

[@50mt]

True, Evangelion must be the best I've seen so far. I just finished it and Death Note a few days ago, any suggestions for "equal" anime?

[@Zokolov]

Well, none is quite equal, but Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood is definitely smart and well-written

[@Alex-rf9zm]

50MT Revolutionary the anime Monster is good

[@50mt]

Been planning on watching Fullmetal Alchemist...

[@kstxevolution9642]

"the end of times isn't partying like it's 1999, it just sucks" You tell me... any doubters in 2020?

[@alexm7627]

It sucks if you're not on God's side

[@jobelthirty1294]

@@alexm7627 It only sucks if you believe God is anything more than a concept we gave ourselves to cope with death.

[@alexm7627]

@@jobelthirty1294 because complex existence and conscience is all a product of random chance right? You're like one of the twin babies in a story i heard, in the womb telling the other baby that their mom isn't real and there is nothing beyond the womb they're in, even though their mom surrounds them and they live through her and there is indeed something beyond the womb, same thing when it comes to God

[@megamillion5852]

@@alexm7627 The fact that the answer to your question relies on whether or not the answer is satisfactory to you suggests that (your) belief in god has nothing to do with truth. Which would be accurate, considering that god only exists for as long as those who believe are willing to argue. We might not be able to see gravity, but we are faced with its influence when we jump. We might not be able to see oxygen, but keep someone in a secluded space, and eventually the air becomes thin. We aren't able to see any god, but people will bat for its existence. Note the difference here. Beyond all the arguments, this assumed god will never speak its own voice, makes itself known, or directly interact with us. It's okay to believe, but don't make that belief anything more than it is: sheer faith.

[@connorwalters3240]

Holy crap! This was incredible! By far your best episode!

[@RandomDoesYT]

Great Video. Other great Anime & Cartoon would be: - Serial Experiments Lain - Humanity Has Declined - Moral Oral - Ergo Proxy - Final Space (when finished) - Haibane Renmei - Kaiba - Katanagatari - Kinos Journey - Monster - Mushishi - Paranoia Agent - Tatami Galaxy - Welcome to the NHK - Adventure Time - Foster's home for imaginary friends - Samurai Jack - Devilman Crybaby Just to name a few...

[@RandomDoesYT]

Would you further elaborate on your comment on Ergo Proxy? I agree that Shinsekai Yori is a great Anime; it's one of the many Anime I didn't mention because this list would have to be way way longer, to the point where no one would read it anymore. It's not only Anime, I could expand this list by tons and tons of movies like "Network" for example.

[@toroyoko]

RandomDoes YT I saw Paranoia Agent and Tatami Galaxy ... instant like

[@KauanRMKlein]

This anime is really great. At first I was very mad at how much of a coward Shinji seems to be (having grown up with Finn The Human as my hero), but as the thing went on I got to understand the tone of the work. I watched the subbed version, though. I don't understand a word of Japanese, but it's just ridiculous how seriously they took their job as voice actors for that show. I'm pretty sure there was some insane level of method acting going on. Anyway, Wisecrack once again confirms that the few anime I've ever seen are the ones that are worth seeing. I had a good coach.

[@freddychopin]

Anno is a madman and he literally had Shinji's voice actress place her hands around Asuka's voice actress' throat in preparation for the final line of dialogue from EoE.

[@FredrickTesla]

I like everything about NGE except the main character and the ending. If humanity screwed up so bad that fucking Shinji is the one human who gets to choose for the rest of us, we don't really deserve the choice at all. That's like deciding a blind man is the best person to review comics. At that point It's just time to set the genome on fire and wait for the next go around.

[@IuriSigma]

+Kauan R. M. Klein As excellent as the voice acting in EVA is, the thing that really happens is that the voice acting industry in Japan is probably the biggest in the world. They have voice actors for everything there everytime: Animation, games (their gamming market is much larger than the western one, same for animation), dubs, etc. Heck, they even still have the radio drama industry being somehow relevant to the point even great and famous voice actors are called to work on them. (and famous franchises are common to have a CD voice drama, like Castlevania for example. Another funny thing about CDs in Japan is that usually when you have a soundtrack of a game or anime, you'll encounter some sort of voice acting there as either character sounds in the game of origin or some dialogues in the original anime. Lol, they even sometimes DON'T launch the soundtrack CD BUT still launch a CD soundtrack that is created for the sole purpose of making the voice actors SING, like in Another. And this practice is EXTREMELY common. Yumekui Merry and the original Hunter X Hunter are examples of this). For you to get a perspective of this, watch some japanese trailers for games or anime PVs and you'll notice almost *always* there's a "CV:" (character voice) in front of the name of a given character being shown, alongside a glimpse of the actor performance. You'll never see this in western merchandising because voice acting for example in america is not that stimulated so there isn't enough fanbase to appeal to when showing a given actor who does a good job. The contrary however happens in Japan: Announcing voice actors easily attracts viewers. It's a selling point because those actors are very well known and they have large fanbase. (I can speak that for myself, for example if I see that a game or anime has Norio Wakamoto in it I instantly get an interest to it lol) And even aside all that, it's shown that Japan has a *huge* market of voice acting schools and courses. So yeah, I agree with you about the astounding level of work that was put into EVA but from Japan you can expect decent voice acting even when it's a random ecchi harem or obscure datimg simulator visual novel that sold ten thousand copies.

[@bernardjenkin4077]

14:57 holy shit that’s the most emotion I’ve seen come from Rei

[@JaceCavacini]

Wait, I thought Rei was a genetic clone of Gendo’s dead wife?

[@cookiesboi5]

Jace Cavacini more or less

[@fakename287]

yes, she is one of many soulless genetic clones of gendos wife, the video only mentioned her being a soulless clone

[@abaguetteontheinternet3109]

Yes but no and yes and no

[@benoitlebel5811]

I think she's sort of a clone mixing Yui and Adam's (or Lilith's) DNA

[@isakjohansson7134]

@@benoitlebel5811 Liliths

[@paulrbolden6533]

NOW do Serial Experiments Lain next.

[@cowboybbp1]

Paul R Bolden That would be interesting to see :).

[@anabel442]

pleasE OMG

[@Marc.Acidica]

I'm 21 and this is my first real anime I ever watched. Started it last weekend and finished it today. I feel like I don't need to watch other animes. THIS was already THE one. I will think about this for a long time and will rewatch the show somewhen. Especially the last 2 episodes were super mindblowing. I just love the art and philosophy behind this anime. Absolutely great experience to watch this.

[@danielgantner7468]

Nah you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think you need to watch other anime’s, there’s so much incredible stuff out there

[@Marc.Acidica]

@@danielgantner7468 It definitely wasn't meant that I don't want to watch other animes. I watched some more to this day. Akame Ga Kill is another 10/10 for me. I also like Akira a lot. I have lots of animes on my list to watch.

[@danielgantner7468]

@@Marc.Acidica Good! I think you would also really like Cowboy Bebop

[@Marc.Acidica]

@@danielgantner7468 This one is on my list. Some I would really like to watch are Jujutsu Kaisen, Devilman Crybaby and Chainsaw Man. If you know animes that are a bit trippy, confusing or mindfuck let me know. I like stuff like that.

[@Marc.Acidica]

@@moneyonsquirtle Already finished. They were pretty good too. But I'm not really sure why they were made in the first place. Will stick to the original one and TEoE.

[@knowingbrothers]

Thats ton of philosopy that put into one anime. Dang.

[@grimreamer2512]

In summery, daddy issues caused the end of the world :D

[@BigUriel]

The world didn't actually end.

[@frostthron8009]

Yep it just shows how big of a responsibility parenting is.

[@esededr]

No, if anything it was caused by Gendo being a bipolar asshole

[@aDndni]

Roland Hodi *mommy

[@muadz6629]

Irl, daddy issues cause all the chaos in the world

[@gersonrendon2188]

The ending in the rebuild is even happier, but the fun part is that it ends with our main ultra-depressed characters in the real world, our world. It gives me the feeling that even though, inside our minds it can sometimes feel like everything is ruined and about to collapse, we can't actually have a better place to live in. This is it. The perfect world Shinji imagined is our world. A world without evas in which everything is possible; a world in which we get hurt and feel pain all the time, but also one in which you have the chance to meet a gorgeous girl with big boobs and be happy. Wait what.

[@pabs3767]

great job, really good video

[@TheLukasv2]

Really good avatar

[@jayjaygeez]

Great analysis. Man, that English dub is terrible!

[@ofabiovargas]

Gosh! I was looking for this comment. The dub breaks a huge part of what the anime gifts us from the japanese culture.

[@sisyphus0324]

It's different from the English dub on Netflix. It's so much better than the one they had in this video.

[@donpatchiii]

Yeah i think english dub in general is always very bad because it takes away all the emotional and deep parts

[@blazingexil4003]

K

[@blazingexil4003]

K

[@DigitalDevil]

Now do Serial Experiments Lain.

[@funnymongoloid956]

Agreed

[@singhoda]

He probably didn't watch it xD

[@DigitalDevil]

L Lawliet Which is why I suggested it :P

[@singhoda]

Vacui Natale I did understand serial experiments lain though but about NGE I could not understand the way show ended

[@DigitalDevil]

L Lawliet It's not about understanding for me as much as it is about seeing someone's perspective or what they've gathered from the show ^^

[@NikiWonoto26]

thank you for the deep analysis of this masterpiece anime, I actually really need to hear it now at my current situation of disappointing life, reality, & existence.

[@nhatanhbui3244]

I cant wait till you guys make a video about Serial Experiments Lain!!!

[@ocadioan]

"...That's why the last two episodes of the show is a psychoanalysis inside Shinji's head..." Well, that, and because they ran out of budget.

[@woah3592]

I need a drink. Nothing I have ever watched has ever made me look inward at myself like this anime. What a masterpiece.

[@j0an-07-arc6]

Krabby Patty Grease these is the third anime for me to do so

[@chilldwill7179]

Me too...

[@ashlynx673]

@@j0an-07-arc6 would you recommend the other two?

[@Zer-gu8tx]

first time watching it: "get in the f*kin robot Shinji !" rewatching it: "don't get anywhere close to the robot with that unstable mental of yours Shinji !"

[@Jayfive276]

What's "Evan-jelly-on"? Who's "Ah-Sue-Ka?" How do you get this wrong, it's IN THE SHOW. You have to be doing it deliberately. Edit: "Koh-Wah-Ru"? "Rit-Sue-Ko"?? "MITSATO?" Seriously? Did someone just read about the show but not actually watch it?

[@MrHellknightimp]

Jayfive276 it hurts because he says it so many times

[@TheMadisonHang]

I'm taking a philosophy class right now Alot of this is relevant to me right now Thanks for laying it out Actually a girl in class brought up this anime Maybe she knew for a reason

[@quantumtheo]

So uh, what happened? Did you hang out and watch anime?

[@sendhelp6349]

Evangelion in 4 words Yer mum's a robot

[@golffleur8355]

that is technically 5 words

[@thetele8646]

yeet

[@blkstrai]

@@golffleur8355 no

[@esededr]

Laughs in Rei

[@ericsflaws1215]

GODZILLA

[@nathonbuergundy5512]

i reject instrumentality, I want to be me, proceeds to choke last female. wut

[@mercadorodriguezgerson3549]

its not the last female..... they literally said that everyone would recover their form and individuality.

[@afroninjahd3778]

nathon buergundy a perception is that he choked her to figure out if he was in instrumentality. when she touched him after being reborn he realized he was safe

[@frostthron8009]

@@mercadorodriguezgerson3549 nope they won't return they have the option though but none of them want to return to all of this suffering especially adults. Some teenagers would probably return or it will just be shinji and Asuka anyway we don't know since we only saw 100m square from the whole planet.

[@damianmetreszek7572]

Scout it is Asuka the reason she has bandages is because when she was in the fight with the mass Eva series her arm was split in half by the fake spear of longenius same with her eye it would make no sense for the three main women to be connected into one person at the eoe

[@svkbw1921]

AfroNinjaHD holy shit thanks bc I did NOT get that scene

[@konstantink07]

the rebuild movies aren't a "reboot" but the continuation of the story. The last iteration of the time loop somehow triggered by the events of EoE.

[@10Alan17]

Great video and analysis of one of my favorite series! I know a lot of people are recommending you do an analysis of Serial Experiments Lain but might I suggest something different made by the same creators that hasn't already been touched on so heavily? Texhnolyze is an extremely underrated series with deep messages that somehow slips under the rugs of many peoples radar, perhaps because of it's first episode, you'll know what I mean when you see it. It's story is that of one that delves in to many philosophical narratives, perhaps more so than Eva, but hasn't had the courtesy of being explored more deeply by others. I highly recommend you give it a chance and to endure those first few episodes no matter how confusing or irrelevant they may seem, they are a strong part of the overall narrative. Also, it has an amazing dub! again, great video!

[@AndreaValderramaHenao]

Make a video about the philosophy of Serial Experiments Lain, please.

[@aidancarpio5151]

Andrea Valderrama YES