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Summary: Reasonably impressed
Review: As a fan of the series, I thought I'd go ahead and check out the book. Artistically it is well done, though I'd say some of the scenes are very confusing visually. There is just so much detail there's just too much noise in some of the scenes. That, and it seemed to read "too quick". I don't know, it just seemed like I breezed through it very quickly. Once again, well done with just a few small complaints. Thumbs up!
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Summary: Psychologically disturbed characters try to save the world
Review: Having never seen the anime, my perspective on the book is probably different from the average reader. Upon first reading, I found Volume 1 to have a relatively simple plot hiding behind the complex scenes and characterizations. Perhaps this is the beauty of Evangelion: it seems so difficult to understand, but at the most basic level it's just another case of humanity trying to preserve itself. And yet this series presents the classic dilemma with such a unique twist. Shinji obviously has some major issues, and with a father like Gendo Ikari, it's understandable. The tension between father and son is so strong; in fact the interactions/conflicts between all the human characters provide a quiet turbulence throughout the story. One complaint, however: Evangelion is Sadamoto's first full-length manga, and it shows. Although most of the artwork is certainly up to par, the fight scenes between the evangelion and the angel in Vol. 1 were difficult to follow. Perhaps for someone who had seen the anime, this would be not so much of a problem, but since I'm not too familiar with the Who's-Who of Big Honkin' Robots, I couldn't always figure out who was hitting who. Otherwise, Neon Genesis Evangelion is an excellent story and highly recommended for those who like something that's stretch their minds.
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Summary: Interesting.
Review: I own the DVD series and when I saw this volume of manga I had to pick it up. It is interesting and the artwork is excellent. But I found that it didn't really offer alot new. A few scraps here and there, much of which was hinted at during the series.
If you don't want the DVD series but want to know all about it then this is a good buy, if you are a evangelion nut then buy it. But if you own the series and are just happy with it then I would not buy this as well.
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Summary: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Review: Neon Genesis Evangelion:
If you like sadness, comedy, really cool robots, high-quality drawings and very good characters, this is the series for you!
The story: Shinji Ikari is summoned to NERV headquarters, a research organization. When he arrives, he finds out he has to run one of the robots, Unit- 01, to protect the city from monsters they call "Angels".
The main reason I liked this series is because the characters are really great. When I read a book, and the characters stink, I really don't get much out of it. When, like in Neon Genesis Evangelion, the characters are great, it really makes the story better.
There are 6 volumes in this series, so far. It isn't finished yet. I want the next to come out so badly!
This is a series that you should definitely consider buying.
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Summary: The differences in the manga puts a whole new spin on things
Review: Rei piloting EVA 01? Shinji being just a little less wishy washy? If you love the anime series like I do, the manga is a must. The art is solid throughout and the story is why we love Neon Genesis Evangelion so very much. If you are still not convinced, there is a must read essay by Ano on the last couple of pages and it gives you a whole 'nother view of this remarkable series.
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Summary: THIS IS ANIME AT IT'S BEST
Review: This is a classic tale of two lost causes, Shinji, young boy who feels so useless that he can't even bring himself to commit suicide, and Misato, a young adult working with NERV, a special agency made to protect the world from another angel attack(more on that later).
The world is in a state of mass paranoia. 15 years ago, the world loss half it's population, after being attacked by robots called Angels. Shinji, the main character, is abandoned by his father shortly after the angels attack, and when he is fourteen years old, he is summoned to see his father, for the first time in nearly 3 years! Shinji's father works for NERV, a secret agency sponsored by the U.N to prevent another angel attack. NERV uses special robots with A.I(Artificial Intelligance), that are much like the angels, to fight the Angel's. This story is a great mix of serious action, and great science fiction. The artwork by Yushiyuki Sadamato, is some of the best I have ever seen in a manga series. If you like American Science Fiction, are a fan of Japanese anime, or just want to be introduced to some great manga, this is a must see. If you can't read comics(for some reason some people can't,oh well), then don't even bother. This series has a lot of scientific talk, so if you are not really into that kind of stuff, you might want to steer clear of this series, or any sci fi series for that matter.
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Summary: Vol 1 of the Eva Manga, conveniently collected
Review: This is the collected edition of the first stages of the Neon Genesis Evangelion manga. I highly recommend it for any and all fans of the awesome anime series. However, new fans who haven't seen the show yet should be aware that this version differs in some respects from the plot and characterization of the series and that this is not a pure substitute for watching the episodes.
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Summary: Want to know about Evangelion?
Review: This is the start of a totally great manga and anime series. If u are serious about your manga's and anime's, I seriously suggest u read Neon Genesis Evangelion. It is about a 14-yr-old boy in the future who has never know his father and his mother is dead and he is living with his aunt and uncle. Suddenly out of nowhere, he gets a postcard from his dad saying that he needs him. He goes to the place to were he needs to meet him. Thinking to himself y his father, after so many years, needs him and for wut reason. I don't want to waste the rest of the story, because that is when u come in. Humor (tones of it!), romance (some), action (u can say that again),... Hope this helps! ^_^
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Summary: Epic storyline and fantastic art
Review: Vol. #1 of the Neon Genesis Evanelion series starts off with a bang as teenager Shinji Ikari finds himself swept into the midst of an epic battle with the fate of humanity hanging on its outcome. Fans of the animated series will love the additional detail offered within these manga pages and those who haven't yet seen the televised versions will find this first volume a terrific way to get aquainted with the series. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's artwork is first rate stuff with every panel packed with oodels of graphic detail. The pacing of the overall storyline is also well done as most readers will no doubt breeze effortlessly through all 176 action packed pages.
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Summary: Epic storyline and fantastic art
Review: Vol. #1 of the Neon Genesis Evanelion series starts off with a bang as teenager Shinji Ikari finds himself swept into the midst of an epic battle with the fate of humanity hanging on its outcome. Fans of the animated series will love the additional detail offered within these manga pages and those who haven't yet seen the televised versions will find this first volume a terrific way to get aquainted with the series. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's artwork is first rate stuff with every panel packed with oodels of graphic detail. The pacing of the overall storyline is also well done as most readers will no doubt breeze effortlessly through all 176 action packed pages.
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