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Neon Genesis Evangelion - Perfect Collection

Neon Genesis Evangelion - Perfect Collection

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hello to my father.
Review: Goodbye to my mother.

And to all the children...

Congratulations?

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Deliciously thought provoking but weak in plot resolution
Review: I am sure that every single person watching the series of 26 episodes will differ in their oppinion as to what is happening. And, in fact alienation is one of the central topics of a story of the personal, often daily armageddons of its central characters.This series was meant to be ambiguous.
One can argue the show's focus is on exploring the limitations of being human , and that the subplot is in fact the Mecha story of the androids (Evangellions) battles to defeat the Angels.
I'll say no more except if you like to indulge in thoughts about your own existence, its form, and purpose - this is an exellent vehicle.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Incredible Anime
Review: Groundbreaking. Visually stunning. Evangelion is a perfect blend of Animation and Drama with an old school giant robo feel. If your are a big fan of anime and want to see something different besides giant robots and demon monsters from the psychic plane. Evangelion is for you. The most notable feature is the human like reactions every character has. Each character has a separate and unique personality complete with strengths and weaknesses. Be warned this anime is not for young children there is strong language and suggested nudity.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best of the Best
Review: My experience with Evangelion is amazing... The first thing I did was see the first four episodes with my brother and I (personally) fell in love with the main character, Shinji Ikari.

But there's only SO much the first four episodes can do! I then saw "Death and Rebirth" and "End of Evangelion" I was blown away, but confused as heck...

This series takes you for a wild ride through human emotions and the vague line of good in evil, you'll find out later on that every character has their own secret plan. So why are you reading my review? Go out and by Neon Genesis Evangelion!

Anyway... back to this... the characters for me is what sets this series apart, it offers a spineless hero, named Shinji Ikari, who has to pilot his fathers creation, a giant biomechanical monster named Evangelion Unit 01. There more Evas too, including Unit 00 whose pilot is a quiet girl named Rei Ayanami. And of course I can't forget about Asuka Langley Sorhyu, the pilot of Unit 02.

I noticed that I have failed to mention the animation, let me put it this way... you will NEVER find a better drawn series than this, in fact... you will NEVER find a better anime series than this.

God is in his heaven, All is right with the world

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Anime for the person who likes a lot of depth
Review: Neon Genesis was the third anime I was introduced to (Dragonball Z and Cowboy Bebop being the first two). All I can say is this is without a doubt the best anime Ive seen from ADV, followed closely by the simular Rahxephon. To be blunt, Neon Genesis is about humans fighting creatures called angels using biomechs called Evangelions. The catch is the Evas can only be piloted by children, and it seems children with deep pyscological issues. As the series gets further along, a hidden agenda is revealed and the children get more issues that surface. The last 4 episodes are deep, and for some a let down for the major build up. But not for me, that is why it is 5 stars. This is on my top 5 list of anime a person should buy and watch. great stuff.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best I've seen
Review: The plot is very powerful and gripping. I couldn't stop watching as soon as I popped the first DVD in the player. In the face of a whole lot of technological impossibilities, the whole scenario exudes a very realistic feel that is almost frightening.

Three 14-year old kids are assigned as the main pilots for the Eva units -- Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami, and Asuka Langley Sohryu. Each one has his/her own personal issues to contend with while being burdened with the task of saving humanity. Shinji is plagued by insecurities, torn between his resentment for his father and the desire to gain his approval. Rei does not value her own life. Asuka hides her true self behind a mask of arrogance and bravado. The three complement each other perfectly -- Asuka is the fire to Rei's ice... and Shinji is somewhere in between. Even as they are forced to mature quickly, the fact that they are still kids manage to shine through. There are funny instances that occur as a result, which provides some much needed comic relief to the dark and depressing overall tone.

If there is a flaw anywhere in the series, I'd say it would have to be the last two episodes. For starters they don't do anything except show a lot of flashbacks and text, while trying to get into the whole existential philosophy deal. You don't know what happens to everybody after all that either. Methinks you have to watch the Eva movies "Death and Rebirth" and "End of Evangelion" for any sense of closure. A five-star anime series nonetheless, Evangelion gets you thinking about a lot of what if's... and if you ponder long enough you may just feel a little shiver down your spine.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: I just don't like it that much
Review: I thought I check this out cause of all the hype, everybody saying how it's the best anime ever. I just don't get it. The story starts off slow and kind of hard to understand sometimes. When you keep on watching, the story gets deeper and deeper. So it gets interesting and it makes you think a lot. Troughout the whole series, the story and the characters start developing, then it gets fun and more action packed, later the series gets more darker and the characters get so personal about themselves and others. I didn't like some of the characters. I didn't like the main character Shinji. Man, He has to be one of the most annoying main anime character ever. He just whines to much about how he can't do this or that. He was brave n' light-hearted sometimes, but he's still an annoying cry baby most of the time. I also didn't like how the series turned out. I was so disappointed of the last few episodes and I was also disappointed of "The End of Evangelion". This anime isn't for everyone, that's for sure. I can't own it no more, so I sold it all. It's not my style, I mostly like fun anime comedy like GTO, Love Hina, Excel Saga, Golden Boy, etc. and other thrillers like Ninja Scroll or KITE. Neon Genesis? I just don't get the hype.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This show is one of the best I've seen.
Review: For starters, the plot is very good. It is coplex, dark, and entertaining. You will both laugh, a get glued to the of your seat. It is that good.

Even though the ending is not the best, that is what movies are for. Ya see, the movies Death&Rebirth and End of Evangelion give you the True ending. And it is a whole lot better.

The story is this.

A long time ago, there was a big explosion called the second impact. even though books say it was a bomb, it was really Adam, the first Angel. Now years later, the Angels return. And the only hope for the world are the EVAs.

Now to talk about the characters.

Shinji: The son of the owner of NERV, a group whos purpose is the destroy the Angels. He doesn't really want to pilot Unit-01, but feels that he has no choice.

Rei: The first child. While trying to pilot Unit-00, she got injured. So they went towards Shinji the second child for help. After many failed test, they turned unit one into a blue version. Now she is able to help more often. But what is up with her EVA....

Asuka: A young girl that used to live in Germany. She is very cocky, and feels that she is the best EVA pilot ever! She fights with Shinji alot, but deep inside she cares for him. But she refuses to admit it.

Now do yourself a favor, and watch Neon Genesis Evangelion. I'm sure you will like it.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Great up till the end....
Review: To give this series credit, it starts off great with a potentially good story line, good animation and great character developement. I would have rated this series with 5 stars if I had not watched the ending and felt like....I just wasted a portion of my life in suspence for that?!!!!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Stupid.
Review: This series is boring... the relationships are immature and there's very little action compared to how much senseless rambling there is. Save your money! If you are still curious then go rent an episode so you can see for yourself what a waste of time this series is!


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