• The Stoned Hacker@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I disagree. There’s a YouTube video essay series that breaks down the timelines and I really like their interpretation. Each Eva is the story Anno wanted to tell at each point in his life, as he grew and became a healthier person. Anno wanted the darkness when he was younger. Anno wanted the hope as he got older. I’ve watched all the Evas and I think I actually like the rebuilds more.

    • emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      Each Eva is the story Anno wanted to tell at each point in his life, as he grew and became a healthier person.

      Sounds like something someone who sold out would say! (/s)

      Anno wanted the darkness when he was younger

      I still like the OG ending. I think the ‘darkness’ of EoE was partially a reaction to the death threats he got, and the Rebuilds feel unnecessarily convoluted (but the animation was great). Anyway, to each their own.