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Summary: Nothing more to say, the BEST!
Review: Evangelion is one of the best anime ever. Also it is rated as the one of the three best japanese animation. (Sorry, I don't know the other two) Lots of people says it's ending is terrible but I think it is the coolest ending I ever saw. Well, it's boring but when you watch is and watch it again, you will fall in to the real world of Evangelion. The last episodes are about the human completment project and it is the true meaning of the Evangelion. And of course, this is not the REAL ending, you have to watch other movies - Death and Rebirth. Evangelion is one of the hardest animation to understand. It is not just hard, it is very, very philosophic anime. Even you just understand 10%, your characteristic will change. Evangelion tells you the real life you never realized during your life. You must watch this animation, and, don't just watch one time. Watch it as many time as you can and every times the story will look different. And you will completely understand what evangelion wants to say. The best animation ever!*ps: This was released on 1995, but nobody understanded the evangelion 100% yet.
Rating: 
Summary: split between outrage and fascination
Review: Also read what other reviewers said who did not give full rating! The series starts out well. The first five DVDs include same necessary humor, and I can almost sing along the title track in Japanese. The German that Asuka (Oscar) speaks is funny. The next two DVDs went under my skin. They pick up some pace, and were definitely for an adult audience. They are what I came to associate with Mangas. The ending appears as if the animators lost interest or quit. Thus, whatever crew is left detour on a philosophical path where the voices are more important than the pictures, which feature re-cuts from previous series, static pictures, computer printouts and photographs. I was outraged, because it does not have a real "real ending", only "an ending". You have to puzzle the answer to your questions (who is Seele (German: soul), etc.) from occasional hints throughout the series, and nothing conclusive will result. Simultaneously, the philosophical detour utterly fascinated me - do not give in your urge to use the fast fwd. Due to the inadequate conclusion to an otherwise great series only three stars.
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Summary: Mecha with a purpose
Review: I hate MECHA genre's, and still do (that's why 4, not 5, stars), but I loved this series. After staying up all night, only stopping because I had to leave for work, I found myself wanting to finish the series. Besides the Mecha battles, which probably draws most people to the series, it has a very serieous sub-plots. Every character is defenatly an individual, with their own motivations, but come to find they have more in common then just NERV. While episodes 1-24 deal with mecha against the Angels, they are just build up for eisodes 25 and 26, where the real heart of the story plays fourth. Keeping it's origional soundtrack, I find myself in histarics when I hear "Fly Me To The Moon" sang in English by the Japanese female cast. If you listen to classical music, you will find some "Canon", by Johann Pachelbel, and "Air on a G String", by Bach, played here and there. This is no Kawaii (cute) "Magic Knight Rayearth", and contains suggestive scenes, as well as language, moderate violance and blood, so viewers under 13 should be cautioned.
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Summary: Not just the best anime ever
Review: I've watched some of the better animes out there (Ranma, Slayers, Ruroni Kenshin), but none of the compare to Evangelion. It has action, drama, romance, comedy, involved plot, giant robots, basically everything. The great part is that Eva does all these things very well. The only 2 gripes I have are #1, it has some "mature" aspects. I don't personally mind this, but some people could be sesitive to the blood and minor nudity in Eva. #2 is it had to end. ;) But if you like anime, or like a dang good series, GET THIS NOW.
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Summary: Good overall, conculsion lacking
Review: This series start out with a with a 4 episode string, almost a movie unto itself. Then it goes into a 'monster of the week' theme. Take note however, because everyone gives you new insight (sometimes hidden) to what is going on. It starts getting really involved about halfway through, with questions being answered, and bigger ones being asked. You will probably be diapointed at this point if you were expecting an all out action anime. Feel free to skip over the last two episodes. They seem to jump away from the feel of the series. Make sure you DO see the movie though 'End of Evangalion' which is an alternate ending. Be warned, it does seem to take a jump in parental ratings from the series. The first half is a great episode. The last half comes away from the 'feel' again, and you may have an overwelming urge to use your fast forward button, but it does come to an end, unlike the last DVD here. Let me say in advance that all your questions will not be answered.
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Summary: non-spoiler review from intelligent 20 year old
Review: PLEASE WATCH EVA IN JAPANESE!!
Not long ago, my friend who was a fanatic Dragon Ballz fan told me about Neon Genesis Evangelion. I looked it up on the internet and thought it might be interesting to take a peak because of the postive buzz. The only anime I had seen up to this point were the undeniable classics(Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Ninja Scroll, etc.) and I was not really prepared for what was in store for me. Now, I can say that Evangelion is the best anime and the best movie that has ever been made. The first DVD began like any other story but by the 5th DVD I fell completely in love with the characters and story. The 2nd epidsode on the 5th DVD is my favorite sequence of events in a story ever. Of course, Evangelion is my favorite movie ever. Yet, I am only giving Evangelion 5 stars, not ADV. I was stupid buying anime when I started buying Evangelion. You can get the entire series on DVD for like 60 bucks now(...), you just won't get the AWFUL TERRIBLE UNLISTENABLE English version. I cannot put in words how terrible the English voice acting is. I've seen high school and church plays done with people with no acting experience who have done better jobs. I honestly don't think the voice acting could get any worse, it' on the level of say the first Resident Evil video game. I can't believe ADV would use such horrible voice actors. Here's a list from completely unbearable to god-awful.
1. Asuka 2. Kaji 3. Gendo 4. Misato 5. Ritsuko
I now hate ADV because I got up to the 4th DVD and heard about the box set being sold for much less than all 8 DVD's combined. Plus, it seems the video quality could be alot better. Sometimes it's clarity is questionable and it jumps around.
The Japanese voice acting is very well done, from Shinji's screams to Asuka's tantrums. I've walked around the house yelling "Anta baka!" because her voice is so cute. One of the greatest accomplishments of Eva is the music, I don't think anyone could disagree. The composer obviously loved the use of strings and the result makes Eva that much more memorable. By the end of the series, Anno will be using Beethoven's opera over explosions and screams, it is simply wondrous. I have downloaded almost 30 songs from the series. I like rock music but I'll listen to the classic and opera music because it's beautiful and it reminds me of the various episodes and moments.
With these points aside, Evangelion is the best story ever written. The characters are so real I have dreams that they exist in. Shinji is fascinating. He represents rejection and the hatred that is created from it. Rei symbolizes fear, and is constantly questioning her existence. Asuka symbolizes anger, at first you will probably hate her as well, but she eventually develops into a great character. I think most dudes just like Rei because she's an attractive girl who they think they could get with if she existed(pathetic isn't it). The character and Eva designs are spectacular. Each of the Evangelion units have drastically different and stunning appearances.
One of the words that is seemingly attached to Evangelion is controversial. However, I find little in the story to be controversial. Finally, a beautiful story is created that is original and thought provoking and the only thing people can call it is controversial. I would agree that Evangelion is for young adults and up because of the dark themes but I do not find it religously offensive. As of the ending, I would lie if I said I wasn't dissapointed but it was an original ending. I can say that I wanted in my heart to see a certain kind of ending but I'm glad it ended the way it did instead of giving me what I wanted. P.S. Hey reviewers, stop putting so many spoilers in your reviews. I would also like to say one more time that I hated the English voice acting.
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Summary: The greatest Anime series of all time complete in one box!
Review: The topic, which you will encounter when you get this set, says it all in my very humble opinion. This is truly _the_ best series to get if you're into the Anime genre. Be prepared to get your mind blazed by the very hard action, the humour and (personal) drama in the series. This series is very unlike any other I've seen because it not only focuses on the action, but in between also truly focuses on the persons in it and the way they are developing (and believe me; some persons truly evolve and are growing). This series isn't rated but although I'm not some "violence on TV is bad zealot" I would strongly advice people not to let 12 year olds and younger people watch this (alone). Although the pictures itself aren't as brutal / violent all the time sometimes the storyline and the way its performed can be quite brutal IMO. Real life, in a way, but some issues make you think, think hard. And I really wonder if some of these "adult issues" are suitable for minors. Finally... I am not sure if this is the case for all boxed sets (I think it is) but: Amazon says the discs are Region 1 only, this was not the case with mine. The discs in all of my box were suitable for regions 1, 2 and 4. Which means very good news for most people in Europe since this box is either unavailable or much more expensive (at least that was the case for me in Holland). To summarize; this box is money well worth spend.
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Summary: Evangelion IS one of the best Anime Series ever! (but ...)
Review: Evangelion is an excellent series that really goes to the depth of your soul and opens your mind. It is the year 2013 and the end is upon us. the fate of the world is hanging after a soilder of God crashed into the earth distroying most of life on it. Now 3 (later, 4) 14 year old kids must stop God from continuing Armageddon, but is it right? One of the most controversial series of all times is a now in a LIMITED EDITION box set! Not a series sutible for childern (because it has intense physcological issues that may be too intense, violence, and a small bit of nudity (at the end)) It is an excellent series that actually fallows the Book of Revolations quite accurately with a original and unique interpertaiton. However I do not believe it is for everyone. Usually you have two levels of anime:
- Simple (which is a pretty much basic, but still quite enjoyable series) which is basically like Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon -and Complex (a series that requires a lot of thought to understand) which is like Serial Experiments: Lain, Ghost in a Shell, and... ...Neon Genesis Evangelion Seriously not everyone will understand this series, and it is very rare for people to see it the first time and understand it. This makes it an excellent choice for buying, but as I stated eariler it is a very complex series especially in the end where it seems incomplete. (though it is not) However this series is a classic, and if you don't have it already get it while you can!
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Summary: good
Review: this is my favorite anime. its very good. but, the ending is very bad. it is 26 episodes. you could watch the final two episodes first, and not have anything spoiled or know anything. none of the questions are answered in the end. the movies are alot better but they still leave many questions unanswered and you still wont know what happens in the end, but its so good you still have to watch it.
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Summary: simply the best.
Review: If a masterpiece is something which makes you accept its flaws, Evangelion must be a masterpiece. In the past decades, the greatest post-modern works are ones which take a genre with very set conventions (cliches), then create a piece which simultaneously dissects those conventions while somehow remaining true to the heart of that genre. What Watchmen did for superhero comic books, what Dancer in the Dark did for Broadway musicals, what Name of the Rose did for the Whodunit, Evangelion does for the "giant robot anime." No anime before or since has been so warts-and-all personal as Anno Hideaki's Evangelion, yet while Anno deserves most of the credit, his colleagues also brought true _art_ to their endeavors-- the character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto are as stylish as they are original. Evangelion also continues a proud tradition of taking a mindless Sinatra-era song and injecting it with previously unknown depth and meaning; what Gilliam did for the song Brazil, Anno did for Fly Me To The Moon. While Princess Mononoke is an excellent work, Evangelion remains the only true 'classic' the medium of anime has yet to produce, and one of the 1990s' most original and important works, in any medium.
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