Different Evangelion fans have different positions about what's really so great about the series. Some will tell you it's the cinematic techniques it uses. Some will tell you it's the pastiche of older anime and other Japanese TV series. Or it's the metatextual discussion of how and why Hideaki Anno made the show, or its relatable and realistic portrayal of mental illness. And so on. They'll often say so with a hint of contempt for other fans who don't know what the best thing about Evangelion is. It would be nice to get past this, but after 25 years, I'm not holding by breath. Nevertheless, these are good points, especially the first two. I say this even though I don't know or care to know much about Hideaki Anno's life and how it relates to the show. On the other hand, I have very little patience for people who insist Evangelion is a subversion and critique of other mecha anime or anime in general, and people who insist that it's an ex...
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