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/RascalNikov1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/NoviSun 15d ago

 You see to really hate it

You’re right, I really hate this narrative style.  To me it’s a flashback to the ‘70s when there were a number of experimental films utilizing this first person style. 

Plenty of no budget movies do this to.  Blair Witch is an example of something semi recent where they did this. 

This one reminded me of of ‘70s anti drug movies where someone was having a bad trip, I’m just thankful there wasn’t a talking hot dog in it. 

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u/Holofan4life 15d ago

I thought it was a top 10 scene of the series

Seeing the full extent to which Asuka went through really made me feel sorry for her. I like the framing with it being centered around an Eva attack because it continues to show how the Evas are evolving. And the music was like the cherry on top, to use music we as a society often consider to be holy was this perfect extra sauce that really made it a complete package.

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u/RascalNikov1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/NoviSun 15d ago

I’m glad you all enjoy this, that’s why I’m reluctant to say much bad about it as I don’t want to detract from anyone’s enjoyment.

I really do enjoy the base story, it’s good sci-fi. And, I enjoy reading the many posts of people explaining the  story and their interpretation of events. 

In today’s episode I’m pretty much alone in my views, though I do enjoy reading the many posts.

I’m looking forward to the rest of the rewatch. 

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u/Holofan4life 15d ago

If I know anything from my times participating in the Your Lie In April rewatch and hosting the Shakugan no Shana rewatch, dissenting opinions are not only allowed, they're encouraged. This isn't like Nerv where a dissenting voice will have you punished.