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Summary: Rei admits feelings for Shinji!!!
Review: The most pivotal moment in this DVD of Eva is the moment when Rei admits her 'mind and soul is to become one with Ikari.' She was talking about Shinji, draw your own conclusions, but I personally think she finally found the love she was looking for. The other two episodes reveal more of the secrets of NERV, Asuka, and Rei herself, but also of Gendo Ikari and Ritsiko's mother. The one thing I hope is that we see is Shinji continuing to become the hero we know he can be.
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Summary: Oh My God!
Review: The truth about NERV, and Rei is revealled in the 7th shocking DVD of Neon Genesis Evangelion. In the fanfiction world I am a confirmed Shinji\Rei fan and i do not like some of the implications and accusation that arise during this volume, but it is all countered by Asuka going through Hell in her Mind. The conclusion is just around the corner, all that is lift is the 17th Angel. Who will win?
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Summary: Beautifully depressing
Review: These 3 episodes are easily the most depressing in the series. While episode 21 (The Birth Of NERV) is just a bit disturbing, episode 22 (At Least, Be Humane) opens with depressing dialogue about a woman who comitted suicide, ominous "funeral" music playing, and the faint sounds of a woman weeping. And then there's episode 23 (Tear), which ends with the poor doctor simply breaking down into tears (all the voice actresses had to have watched something very depressing to be able to warm up their crying.) The end is nigh!
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Summary: No Way...........Rei's crying!
Review: These 3 episodes would have to be the most shocking ones out of the entire series so far. Alot of long awaited questions get answered (well, kind of): does Rei really have feelings? What about Ritsuko's mother? Some other questions like what's going to happen to Asuka? Also, the one question that's in my mind right now......WHAT'S HAPPENING TO EVERYONE! A helpful hint: if your sensitive, grab some tissues while watching this. There are some pretty disturbing scenes. I couldn't hold back my tears. Words alone can't explain how great Evangelion is. BUY THIS DVD.
Oh yeah, great news. I read in Animerica that an EVANGELION MOVIE is going to arrive in December. LONG LIVE EVANGELION!
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Summary: Beautifully depressing
Review: These three episodes (21 thru 23) are the lead in to the end. Even as SEELE's plans approach fruition both Rei and Asuka are subjected to bruising attacks. New themes are introduced, some questions are answered, and we begin to understand that Gendo Ikari's agenda is to be a god maker - the herald of a new existence.1) The Birth of NERV In the aftermath of Unit 1's actions SEELE begins an intensive investigation into Gendo Ikari's actions. This culminates in suspicion turning on Ryoji Kyogi. Misato's heartbreak is played against the story of the beginning of Gehirn, the project that was to become NERV. For the first time we learn of Shinji and Rei's beginnings. In addition, we learn what Rei has always known - the EVA's are far more than dolls. 2) At Least be Humane Asuka, worn down by her repeated losses of self esteem, begins to lose the ability to synchronize effectively with Unit 02. This leaves her vulnerable when Angel 15 (Arael) takes position on orbit where the EVA's cannot reach it. In an eerie episode, Asuka and her EVA are hit with a psychic attack that frays away at her fears and threatens to destroy her personality. Rei must attempt a rescue with the Lance of Longinus, but terrible damage is done. 3) Tear With Asuka in tatters and Unit 01 untrustworthy only Rei can take active duty when Angel 16 (Armisael) attacks. The angel invades Unit 00 in an attempt to mesh. Rei finds herself forced into introspection that she isn't used to. Unable to stop the angel Rei chooses self-destruction. Even though Rei seems to survive, something is wrong and Ritsuko's guilt leads her to reveal more about the project to Shinji and Misato. One of the interesting themes that are introduced is that of motherhood and family. All of the characters share some sort of deep injury in their core relationships. In addition, we discover that Rei is somehow related to Shinji. Perhaps, in Gendo Ikari's mind, she is in some way a substitute for Yui Ikari (Shinji's dead mother). In these layers of misplaced emotions, there is no promise of healing. Instead, with the appearance of the Lance of Longinus pinning the second angel in a mock crucifixion, the play of spiritual imagery reached a new peak. Death and transformation is the path offered, as if the only way to recover is to become something more - or less - than human.
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Summary: "The cruel angel's thesis bleeds"
Review: These three episodes (21 thru 23) are the lead in to the end. Even as SEELE's plans approach fruition both Rei and Asuka are subjected to bruising attacks. New themes are introduced, some questions are answered, and we begin to understand that Gendo Ikari's agenda is to be a god maker - the herald of a new existence. 1) The Birth of NERV In the aftermath of Unit 1's actions SEELE begins an intensive investigation into Gendo Ikari's actions. This culminates in suspicion turning on Ryoji Kyogi. Misato's heartbreak is played against the story of the beginning of Gehirn, the project that was to become NERV. For the first time we learn of Shinji and Rei's beginnings. In addition, we learn what Rei has always known - the EVA's are far more than dolls. 2) At Least be Humane Asuka, worn down by her repeated losses of self esteem, begins to lose the ability to synchronize effectively with Unit 02. This leaves her vulnerable when Angel 15 (Arael) takes position on orbit where the EVA's cannot reach it. In an eerie episode, Asuka and her EVA are hit with a psychic attack that frays away at her fears and threatens to destroy her personality. Rei must attempt a rescue with the Lance of Longinus, but terrible damage is done. 3) Tear With Asuka in tatters and Unit 01 untrustworthy only Rei can take active duty when Angel 16 (Armisael) attacks. The angel invades Unit 00 in an attempt to mesh. Rei finds herself forced into introspection that she isn't used to. Unable to stop the angel Rei chooses self-destruction. Even though Rei seems to survive, something is wrong and Ritsuko's guilt leads her to reveal more about the project to Shinji and Misato. One of the interesting themes that are introduced is that of motherhood and family. All of the characters share some sort of deep injury in their core relationships. In addition, we discover that Rei is somehow related to Shinji. Perhaps, in Gendo Ikari's mind, she is in some way a substitute for Yui Ikari (Shinji's dead mother). In these layers of misplaced emotions, there is no promise of healing. Instead, with the appearance of the Lance of Longinus pinning the second angel in a mock crucifixion, the play of spiritual imagery reached a new peak. Death and transformation is the path offered, as if the only way to recover is to become something more - or less - than human.
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Summary: The series comes together here
Review: This contains the episodes which reveal all the secrets behind the series: the history of NERV and it's people, the truth about Rei, Shinji's mother, why Asuka's so bitchy, and contains some of the best and truest moments in the series. This and the final DVD, Collection 0:8, are the best out there, and absolutely rewarding. This series is the best thing to come out of Japan since sushi!
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Summary: Tying Up the Loose Ends
Review: This is a great volume. Eva in general is a great series but this is fantastic. In this volume we get to see the death of two major characters as well as see Asuka become so devistated my an angel attack that she begins to have difficulty in everything she does. The show gives us an indepth look at what an Evangelion is and how it is formed. There are a multitude of flashbacks from a great number of the of the characters lives. The viewers find out what happened to Shinji's mother, Ritsuko's mother, and what Rei really is. There are many flashbacks showing scenes of joy, love, friendship, mistrust and hatred. Meanwhile the present scenes deal with sacrafice and mourning. There are some great scenes in this volume. Volume seven starts to explain every thing that has led up to this moment. There two really phenominal angel attacks in this volume. I would consider these three episodes to be some of the best episodes in Neon Genesis: Evangelion because of the plot and the character development. It will leave you feeling very sorry for each of the characters in the saga of Evangelion.
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Summary: The Truth Comes Out
Review: This is one of the more depressing volumes of Evangelion. It starts out with Fyutski being captured by SELLE and being interogatted. As NERV confines Misato for the time being, Fyutski has a load of flashbacks dating back to the year 1999 when he first met Gendo, who was kind of a rebel, and Yui, who was still in college who wanted to fall in love. This episode shows the birth fo NERV and you'll also get to see Risuko's mother. The most sad part of the episode for most people will be when one of the main characters is killed. The second episode deals with Auska's now disturbed mind of piloting an EVA. As the next Angel attacks, it rapes Auska's mind getting into her head. NERV is forced to have Rei use a secret powerful weapon against the Angel that will destroy it with one hit. The third episode takes off with Auska depressed as ever. When the next Angel attacks, Rei is forced into combat and ends up learning a little about herself before the she self detonates EVA 00. After that, both Shinji and Misato learn more about the EVAs and about Rei. This is a rather important volume as it tells the truth and history on some of your favorite characters. And the Spanish and French dialogue only add to the fun! Until the spectacular final volume comes out soon, this DVD is the best! Lots of story, lots of history and plenty of fan service.
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Summary: As Good as Evangelion Gets
Review: This set is the best, from Asuka's utter devastation to Shinji's shocking discoveries with Eva 01. All characters undergo drastic transformations. For some, this volume is the place to stop, although I'd urge everyone to see the last as well as the supplementary movies. If you haven't already fallen in love with the character of Rei (is that possible?), you will in these episodes, when our discoveries about her bring shock, pity and also anger... you'll have to see it to find out.
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