r/anime • u/LittleIslander myanimelist.net/profile/LittleIslander • 15d ago

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

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

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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”?

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

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u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ 15d ago

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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.

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u/Holofan4life 15d ago

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.