Tag: Evangelion

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time: A perfect ending for a classic franchise

"Nothing good ever happens" - Shinji Ikari Neon Genesis Evangelion is considered to be one of the greatest anime series ever. In Evangelion , director Hideaki Anno explores complex themes in religion, philosophy, and psychology. Evangelion is credited with reviving the anime industry in the 90s, as well as influencing future anime series and animation … Continue reading Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time: A perfect ending for a classic franchise →

Jacques Derrida and the Deconstruction of the Super Robot genre

Image of Super Robots I wrote how Jacques Derrida's "deconstruction" was later applied to "genre deconstruction." Since we could choose what we wrote about for my English 244 class, I decided to write on how Evangelion deconstructs the Super Robot Genre. I ended up writing 7 pages so it's long. If you have the time, … Continue reading Jacques Derrida and the Deconstruction of the Super Robot genre →

Challenge: The A-Z of Anime!

I've been looking for another challenge to do and finally found one. The A-Z of Anime Challenge is probably self-explanatory, regardless the rules are as follows: Rules: #1 Pick a favorite series/movie for each letter of the alphabet. For titles starting with “a” “an” or “the” use the first letter of the next word of the … Continue reading Challenge: The A-Z of Anime! →

Top 5 Amoral Groups or Races in Anime

The shinigami from Death Note The Shinigami (Death Note) The Shinigami in Death Note exists to kill humans. It's required for them to survive. Ryuk deliberately drops his Death Note into the human world out of boredom. He takes joy in Light Yagami's mass-murdering but largely doesn't care about their death because it's all part … Continue reading Top 5 Amoral Groups or Races in Anime →

Top 10 Strongest Female Anime & Manga characters

10 Asuka Langley Sohryu (Evangelion) Asuka Langley Sohryu is the fourteen-year-old pilot of the Evangelion Unit-02. A child prodigy, she earned a university degree as a teenager. She even speaks several languages. Asuka has a high synchronization ratio and is an exceptional Eva pilot. However, her self confidence dwindles when she loses to the angel, … Continue reading Top 10 Strongest Female Anime & Manga characters →

Top Five Eldritch Abomination creatures in Anime and Manga

Eldritch Abominations are a type of creature that is "defined by its disregard for the natural laws of the universe as we understand them." Humans often go mad in their presence or lack the ability to comprehend these creatures altogether. Their actions are usually incomprehensible to mortals. They aren't "evil" exactly, as they tend to … Continue reading Top Five Eldritch Abomination creatures in Anime and Manga →

The Top Ten highest grossing anime or manga media franchises (Part 1)

10. Neon Genesis Evangelion - $16.3 Billion Neon Genesis Evangelion was created in 1994 by Hideaki Anno and Gainax. An apocalyptic mecha series that focused on the military organization NERV as they fight beings called Angels, to save humanity. Primarily an anime series, Evangelion has expanded to include, merchandising, karaoke, music, manga and Pachinko. It's … Continue reading The Top Ten highest grossing anime or manga media franchises (Part 1) →

The Salty Anime Challenge Day 7: A character that ruined (or almost ruined) a show for you

Shinji Ikari Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most successful and influential anime series ever. The main protagonists in this series is Shinji Ikari. He's the young son of Gendo Ikari, the commander of NERV. Gendo is a terrible father and is abusive towards well everyone. He abandons Shiji at one point. This is important only … Continue reading The Salty Anime Challenge Day 7: A character that ruined (or almost ruined) a show for you →