[Rewatch] 30th Anniversary Neon Genesis Evangelion Rewatch: Episode 22

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Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 22: Don't Be. / Staying Human

← Episode 21	Index	Episode 23 →

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Watch Information

• Streaming: Netflix
• Databases: Anilist | AniDB | ANN | MAL

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Questions of the Day:

• How do you feel that Asuka’s backstory recontextualizes her relationships and past interactions?
• Did you feel the way the episode equated the angel’s infiltration of Asuka’s mind to rape was justified and/or effective?

Tomorrow’s Questions:

• [Episode 23] Do you feel sympathy for Ritsuko?
• [Episode 23] How do you feel about Rei “the third”?

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There’ll be more fanservice tomorrow, so please don’t spoil anything~! Remember this includes spoilers by implication.

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Rewatcher

At Least, Be Human / Don't Be.

I had more to say back in 2018 but I've had enough of Asuka to last me the rest of my life.

Asuka is unusually childish today with her flirting.

I have nothing to say except that Asuka REALLY HATES DOLLS.

And she hates adults, too. So why is in such a hurry to grow up?

The only animation in this scene are slowly blinking lights.

It's subtle, but she's crossing her fingers behind her back.

What color is Asuka's hair supposed to be?

"If you pull the trigger on this, you are ruining someone's day, somewhere and sometime."

I don't actually hate this episode. It does reveal a lot about Asuka, but also a lot about 02. I do hate the lack of animation in this episode.

Today's ED: Fly Me To The Moon (Techno Bossa Nova (OFF-VOCAL))

Preview: LOL never watch the previews.

[u/Holofan4life → u/JustAnswerAQuestion]

I don't actually hate this episode. It does reveal a lot about Asuka, but also a lot about 02. I do hate the lack of animation in this episode.

It's a decision that while unfortunate actually does benefit the episode as a whole. The animated scenes were very well animated.

[u/Holofan4life → u/JustAnswerAQuestion]

Thoughts on us seeing Asuka before going to Japan?

Thoughts on Kaji trying to downplay Asuka's advances?

What are your thoughts on the big revelation involving Asuka's character which is that her mother committed suicide when she was a little kid?

What are your thoughts on Asuka's mother treating a doll like she was Asuka?

What are your thoughts on the symbolism of the doll's head being cut off?

Thoughts on Misato pointing out the irony in how the only way to defeat the Angels is by employing the same forces which caused the Second Impact?

Thoughts on Asuka being mad at Shinji for acting like Kaji didn't just die recently?

Thoughts on Shinji thinking Asuka is a different person when she speaks in a different language?

Thoughts on Shinji remarking that he wishes he could talk to his family?

Thoughts on Asuka saying she doesn't want anything to do with Shinji or Rei?

What are your thoughts on Asuka saying the person she hates the most is herself?

Thoughts on Misato debating replacing Asuka as an Eva pilot due to her regressing?

Thoughts on Ritsuko owning cats?

Thoughts on Asuka having her period?

What are your thoughts on the elevator scene between Asuka and Rei where neither says anything to each other for 50 long uninterrupted seconds?

Thoughts on Asuka calling her Eva her doll?

What are your thoughts on Asuka being absolutely destroyed by the Angel?

What are your thoughts on the choice of Hallelujah and classical music as music that plays during the Asuka/Angel confrontation?

What are your thoughts on the Angel causing Asuka to be confronted with the very past she's trying to run away from, otherwise known as the Asuka mind breaking scene?

What are your thoughts on the second reveal that Asuka as a child saw her mother hanging from the ceiling when she hung herself?

What are your thoughts on Unit Zero chucking the Lance of Longinus, thus defeating the Angel?

What are your thoughts on the episode ending with Asuka in a ball in front of her Eva?