The Loneliest Anime - The Philosophy of Neon Genesis Evangelion - Wisecrack Edition
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evangelion is a cry for help disguised as a mecha anime
The end of the series (before D&R and End) ABSOLUTELY comes off as a cry for help. I can't watch it comfortably. It's the moment the series turns from 'some show' to actual high art.
well, the director was fighting depression while making the series.
from what I know, he read a book about depression that just shook him to his core and he decided to change the anime, that's why the last few episodes are so trippy and focus around "the person"
@@maloviv1232 also i read they ran out of funding and came up against the deadline and spewed that rough draft out. very awesomely raw. but def happy they made a few edits and expansions to the ending.
@Jaylyn Flow sounds like fun 🙂
@@Chunkypumpkinhead yeah, shame people misunderstood what show itself is supposed to be and thus hated the ending.
Me at 16: get in the damn Eva, Shinji!
Me at 29: Oh, crap... I am Shinji.
fucking MOOD
That’s a whole mood right there.
30 year old relating to a fictional high schooler in an anime is sad
Seems like you fucked around for 13 years and avoided yourself the whole time
That's why we hate Shinji so much; we can help feeling identified with him at some point T-T
Fun fact : the H in Neon Genesis Evangalion stands for happiness
understandable have a great day
there is no H in the title. Oh.
Very similar to the what the H in Military stands for
The "Fun fact"
@@stevenbruno7710 the p in military stands for peace
The audience: Can I see the big robots fight?
The show: _To live is to suffer_
why this has no replies after a year and 545 likes is beyond me
why are we here just to “suffer”…
I found this from an reddit article and its saved in my memes file..
Don't forget about the other 3 noble truths:
2. There is a cause for suffering
3. There is an end to suffering
4. The end to suffering is contained in the rendering of all humanity into an amorphous indistinct conscious mass and the dissolving of our bodies into LCL
Watched the show for fighting robots and got depression instead
I've noticed that it's perfectly normal to have an existential crisis after watching this series.
Dylan Melton I’ve always had but instead it exposed it
Help me please
I'm having one of these right now
What am I supposed to do?
@@aztronomy7457 may i suggest a dose of 2-3 ep Legend of Galactic Hero TV (old ones) taken daily or a daily dose of Cowboy Bebop TV 1 ep. No life have no meaning.
The last 2 episodes felt like I was having a trip on LSD
justUTA living I just finished it and I was like what the fuck is going on
carlvr100 Not everyone gets it. Especially in these days with all the distractions in life
The whole series is like an acid trip. Beautiful imagery the entire time
tbh true
justUTA living I saw the last episode and last 2 movies while I was high and man was it trippy
"If we want the rewards of being loved, we must subject ourselves to the mortifying ordeal of being known."
Jess T. Love this
To know God is the meaning of life
He knows everything about us
Hell is other people.
Is it an original quote or do you quote it from someone else? Because this is so monumentally profound
This show and video made me realize that I use escapism to get out of interacting with others. I went through 4 years of college without making any friends or having relationships. I remember putting on headphones and listening to music to get through the day, come home and do it all over again. I now know it is not really healthy. I will try to do better.
You made a "booboo" Love, time to make amends!
The good thing is that actually having a deep understanding of what makes you avoid interactions with others helps a lot. Though you still may need some therapy to understand where it comes from, but it's a good start.
It's a year later, I hope you're doing better.
Hey! No one is perfect, and we are allowed to be flawed, and learn new things- I hope ur ok :)
i think the same is going to happen to me.
i just wanted to see big robots fight and now my depression is back
pranked
It has quite the opposite message
Paul Brigno it’s suppose to help you with depression
Me after watching EVA: *Looks outside the window dramatically* You are worthy of my grace..
maybe the real big robots was the depression we made along the way.
Evangelion: come for the fighting robots, stay for the theories and philosophy
no robot its first human Adam
@@martinahmad2260 yeah, but you dont know that at first
I actually hated it until I watched End of Evangelion
BK5252 i know...
The theories are fine but I thought the execution was poor. Throughout the series we get a balance of internal and external conflict but the end seemed like an excessive amount of internal conflict. The movie took away some of that disappointment.
Evangelion is the Shakespeare of anime.
Absolutly true but the majority of guys says : "Naruto and one piece are the bests" 😐
What's up with your pfp?
@@Someone-ju1fv naw it’s usually mha and dbz that people say are the goat
Dude, that’s exactly what I think of the show for the last 20 years.
Also,, get out of my head
@@Someone-ju1fv I like shows like Naruto and One piece. But this one is one in a million
I personally like these dark theme, Psychological thriller and experimental Artistic approach to Animation animes
And when I heard about NGE and EOE. I made out time specially for this show and Wow I experienced some new emotions that I have never experienced before.
Rei actually does have a soul, the OG Japanese said so, idk if its different in the dub version. Rei was the only one of gendo's creation that had a soul, but all the Rei clones in the basement tank are souless, acting as spare parts.
That’s what I picked up as well. But then, at the end, when Gendo reaches inside Rei, he is shocked when he cannot find it, and then Rei says that she has no soul, after which she starts morphing into the giant.
I thought she was the vessel for Liliths soul like Kaworu was the vessel for Adam when he states that he and REI were the same
@@WouterCloetens Doesn't she say that she is "not her doll"?
@@WouterCloetens rei is a clone of shinjis mother with the soul of Lilith.
@@baolinh5364yes. The soul is transferred to a new body when one dies. It can only ever be in one place.
Only a director diagnosed with clinical depression could’ve made such a lonely anime. Probably why the last several episodes are, as the video describes, “a psychotherapy session”. This anime is a true bearing of an artist’s soul, and I admire it for that.
depending on what version of the manga you get, the author says that Evangelion marks the end of the worst period of his life.
And that's what makes it such an amazing anime; Truly a unique masterpiece!
So true this is far more dark than victory gundam what a great anime this has been its good.
Pretty sure I cried a bit.
Blasphemy! An author that can bare his soul without becoming preachy or political? A story reflecting on the meaning of life and existence with no other intention than to write a good story? Cat's and dogs living together? Mass hysteria!
It's somewhat ironic to me that Evangelion has a reputation of being depressing. I mean, yeah, the show can be a downer most if the time (although it does a good job of injecting a lot of comedy to offset all the bleakness), but the ultimate message at the climax of the End of Evangelion is actually an uplifting one:
"Anywhere can be paradise as long as you have the will to live. After all, you are alive, so you will always have the chance to be happy. As long as the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth exist, everything will be all right."
Just don't be sad looool
The ending of 26 is truly beautiful but also left me really confused. I'm dead curious what happen with the rest of character, shinji and asuka after instrumentality and thus creating despair in my heart for not finding a solid answer. I know they're alive but what will be their reaction ? The EOE ending is just too dense and too short. Sure it have strong message but still left the viewer with question and curiousness.
Given that I was almost dead at Episode 24, the last 2 episodes didn't give me enough hope. So still a downer for me. But I watched it almost 20 years ago.
@@B__SYAHRULMUBAROK I think that's one of the many things that make Evangelion an amazing anime- it leaves you thinking about it long after you've finished watching it.
It still does a good job arguing for the Commit Not Alive ritual.
I actually just finished this anime yesterday, and then watched The End of Evangelion this morning. This anime actually really helped me through a dark time that I’m going through rn. I recently was taken to a psychiatrist after being told to by a doctor that said I showed very concerning signs of depression and suicide. And because of that now a good chunk of my family knows that I was close to cutting myself with a kitchen knife, so it’s really weird now. I relate a lot to Shinji and a lot of what he was going through was near identical to what I’m going through. This show came around at a good time.
I'm happy this anime has helped you feel less alone in your experience! I'm proud of you
It helped me a lot too, at least It gave me confidence to help myself i suppose.
I related to Shinji too.
The way he says “Evangelion” hurts.
Omg yes!
lol same
Shut up people.
I know it's pronounced differently.
But I'd rather have him pronounce it his own way, American, rather than complain about it like a manga weeb, it's sad.
@@marcello8645 Half of us aren't even manga weebs and it still pains our ears lol
@@random12fps72 you took that really literally...
No, I'm saying that most anime fans make such bullshit ass pulls about anything and everything not being japanese enough.
You people take it so far that it's not an exaggeration to call you people manga weeabu hentai baka.
*The amount you like Evangelion is inversely proportionate to the amount you like yourself.*
This might be the biggest fact I’ve ever heard
Nah, EVA, as i see it, is not about depressión but rather is about overcoming depressión in a existenxial way and embrace life. is not the inner shinji you hate, but the inner shinji you learn no love and walk with
When I first saw Eva in highschool, that was pretty accurate.
Yeah, this is pretty true.
because you denies the power of a GOOD NIGHT SLEEP
The last episodes when they start going through the cases made me feel like I was going insane.
i feel like that rn likereading the comments are helping but its 3:43 and i dont ewant to go to sleep me being 18 watching this for the first time and im scared to sleep or i shold say try to lay down cuz i know my ADH mind will be goingthe distance to the sun and back in about 1 second and i dont want to go through that
It was fake deep as hell
@@PureHoney_ASMR you two just didnt understand eva as a whole. Its fine tho, its a very complex anime
Chickenwomp you clearly don’t appreciate the art of cinematography, that was what made this anime so damn good in my opinion, the plot was really good, while being confusing, but the overall production, voice acting, and animation/cinematography is nothing less than World Class
@@PureHoney_ASMR I totally agree. Except I felt that the half-baked ideas were shoved into the last five episodes, not providing enough time to engage with and digest them in the context of the story.
I love watching different videos explaining Evangelion because everyone has a slightly different theory or take due to their individual human experiences and perceptions, and that fact meshes with the show's overall message very beautifully. Everyone takes something different out of it and learns about their own humanity in a different way. It's so different from any other anime I've watched, it's more like a strange and elaborate work of art, I love it
What you said is fine and dandy but ultimately there is only one objective interpretation of the series.
@@VG-fk6nk yea no
@@yaboisoe178 Yeah yes. Subjective interpretations - millions. Objective interp. - only one.
Bodies in my basement - at least two
AT Fields are also "anti-terror fields", literally, which is something in psychology that all people have, (like the hedgehog) a shield put up to keep people out, or at a distance to prevent pain. This is usually greater or stronger in those that have lost a parent or both, hence the Eva pilots being orphans.
It hurts everytime I hear Asuka say "how disgusting"
How did u interpret that scene? I thot it was in reference to instrumentality merging everyone which was "disgusting" or by extension that asuka embraced death but was disgusted by how shinji was unable to overcome his fear of rejection and kill her. They did just have thier minds merged after all.
@jakubkalinamalina after everything they went through you think asuka is that petty?
@jakubkalinamalina Oh I thought it was a masturbation joke
@jakubkalinamalina i loled
It can also be translated as just “I feel sick” that’s definitely how I felt at the end of the movie
Asukas breakdown still sends chills down the spine, one of the greatest anime series of all time.
You should read the Talmud
You should look at Sayaka's breakdown from madoka
Everybody's fry Dont remind me of madoka
Which one?
I can never listen to Ode to Joy the same way again, this is even after watching Clockwork Orange
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Most under-rated comment here.
8:16 That song used is called "Hedgehogs Dilemma" and (from what I've seen and think) it's used whenever a character is trying to get close to another, but instead grow farther apart, and it's also used when explained
"In the distant future of 2015...."
I laughed at this point
the anime was way back at the 90s so yes it was the future
hector mendoza he didn’t watch the anime
@@hshjdjs3829 obviously
We didn’t have giant robot yet and not even close to holographic technology
@@Mark_nobody3 giant robot is not a invention but a discovery
Asuka is disgusted by herself because she finally accepted someone (Shinji) when she was used to rejecting everyone. Amazing.
Mind Blown
“You hate me because you look at me and see yourself.”
No she probably said how disgusting because shinji wanked off to her
she... never accepted shinji? that's the point of the story?
@@azusdhfjdg3209 ikr... fucking asushin kids try to mend this ending into something nice and sweet even though it's not. That's the point. There's no hidden happy meaning behind the last scene. It's meant to be taken at surface value; and it's meant to show that humanity has a long way to go before it's able to understand eachother
i just wanted to watch something and now have depression
How are you now?
How are you now?
ah, evangelion. come for the epic mecha battles, stay for the deeply rooted trauma.
Bruh i started watching cause i thought it would be some cool action anime
now im here cause i want to know what i just watched
Same.
Same
Same
Loved it tho right ?
Deep anime are the best
Me too honestly
I've watched this anime 3 times. once when I was in high school and didn't really get much out of it beyond crazy kids and cool fighitng robots. at that time I could only really understand the latent sexual frustration of the characters. the second time I watched it was in my early 20s when dealing with depression and loneliness. and I think that on this watching I picked up more about what it was trying to say than I grasped consciously. Now in my late 20s I just recently went and rewatched my dvd box set due to the netflix hype. and on this watching I think I finally understood everything this show was trying to convey. It doesn't just show the deepest pits of loneliness and despair, it also shows the way out. only by getting past your fear of confronting people, letting yourself be vulnerable and accepting can you experience real intimacy and love.
Overall I'm glad I watched it this last time as it really gave me insight into how I have progressed emotionally throughout my life, and made me feel a lot better about where I am.
Exactly
Dont forget the 10 circles
this comment is amazing . you are going to feel deep loneliness and pain by being vulnerable and open to others who most likely disappoint you. but by accepting this vulnerability you live happy knowing that there is great happiness in having the chance to connect with other people nevertheless
Idk man i understood everything and im a 14 yr old
I just realised that, the Evas are developed from a part of Adam, as like according to the Bible Eve was created from Adam
Man, sigmund freud wins again. We cannot let this man win.
This was the final message for me: "Were there's life there's hope." People tend to perceive Evangelion as a depressing work, but the message is actually uplifting. The idea that I can always achieve happiness as long as I'm willing to endure life kept me from the literal brink years ago.
Fernando Giubilei This is why I recommend it to depressed people (also that’s what Anno literally said the anime is about)
On the brink at the moment. I was here.
same here and still those at some point
@Margaret Elliott Thanks. It was years ago, but I appreciate the concern.
To miikk
E E V A N J E L L I O N
bruhhh THAT JELLY
@GEONEY WRIGHTHe literally told you how you could get it wrong. Evangelion comes from the word Evangelise.
It's just a simple mistake, I'm sure you'd make similar ones if you did your own video.
LMAO😂
Alex H This fucking dude
Andrew Hardin who the fuck says it the way he’s saying it
Finished the series 2 AM. Haven't slept for a day. I need fking answers before I go nuts.
touch grass
It's 2 years later, and I still can't get over his pronunciation of Evangelion
enraging, truly
@@tomemeornottomeme1864 pretty sure that’s how most people pronounce it.
@@HiDefHDMusic It’s meant to be pronounced either ee-van-Gell-eon or ay-van-Gell-eon
@@tomemeornottomeme1864 its a story about angels, not angles, you're literally robbing the word of any of the meaning its supposed to convey.
@@HiDefHDMusic What the fuck are you talking about? The word Evangelion has nothing to do with the word angel. Evangelion is a very loose version of "good news" or "gospel" in Greek.
You finally made a video on NGE
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Great analysis as always, but I feel like a major talking point was left out; Evangelion's creator Hideaki Anno. The series (and to a certain extent the Rebuild movies) were his criticism of the growing otaku mindset of escaping further into fantasy rather than contending with the difficulties of daily life. Eva lures you in with the promise of smartly animated monster-of-the-week fights and relatable characters before it ridicules you for consciously choosing escapism over the necessary tasks of building and maintaining a healthy life.
The downward spiral of the main cast also corresponds to Anno's own deteriorating mental health. More so than his past works, Eva became the means by which he vented his own struggles with otaku obsession and the pain and isolation that comes with it. Shinji's eventual mental breakdown and ensuing destruction of mankind in instrumentality was Anno shouting at the audience how escapism would be the death of viewers themselves.
And, just as everyone interprets the same experience differently, fans chose to view Eva differently than what Anno envisioned. The Eva pilots meant to enlighten viewers about the dangers of escapist obsession became the idols of otaku culture for decades to come. The last two episodes and End of Eva's message of accepting the pain of reality was met with scorn and death threats by fans who felt this world they were invested in had been taken from them in the worst possible way.
Basically, Anno had done to anime what Alan Moore had done to comics with Watchmen. He deconstructed the genre down to its core, hoping to inject some meaningful message to viewers, and instead created the template by which many would follow without understanding what made it significant. Its no small wonder Anno checked into a mental institution after finishing the series.
So, that's my overly-long comment on Eva. A fantastic series, but its also a rorschach painting that will devour you if you gaze at it too long. Enjoy watching it, but don't forget to eat, exercise and talk with friends in between binge sessions.
Or you could cure any nihilistic depression brought on by Evangelion with the ass-kicking optimism of Gurren Lagann. That's also a good idea.
Take it from me folks, do not binge Eva it will drop you into a massive depression.
during the series*
This is great. Salute king
Perosnally it was a little refreshing to see an analysis that ignored the creator. I mean we've done that so much haven't we?
Actually, I binge Eva to remind me of one solid fact: no matter what I'm going through in my life, it could ALWAYS be worse.
For some further reading, the ending of the show where Shinji is discussing how he can’t really exist without others is ripped straight from Hegel.
Hegel’s Concept is a cycle of “self-recognition in otherness.” We as humans cannot see ourselves without others, ‘see’ meaning a literal and metaphorical sense.
Instrumentality in the show is basically death because without the interactions with others and without our individuality we cease to be anything. A combined consciousness would eventually just stop being because it would have nothing to interact with.
Never thought about last statement. Although conceptual, still far out
I just finished this show and the movie for the first time. I was traumatized for two days. This artwork has the power to change people, for better or for worse. It holds up a giant mirror to your own life and forces change. I’m choosing to live better. Massive respect for this series.
After watching Evangelion I was questioning literally everything in my life, at one point I was ready to shoot myself. It is better now but I don't have the motivation to do anything rn lol
I watch it as a young adult didnt effect me but still a good watch. But i knowit will qffext me if i waa youngwe
Being over 20 years old, and still just as beloved and relevant as ever, is a testament to its success.
Great work!
Yep it's still being argued about and discussed, pretty crazy!
Salokin eva is an arthouse masterpiece
An amazing feat for such a turd.
"Beloved." Sure.
Do you know the De wae........ said the last angel lol
13:27 MAYOR mistake, Rei DOES have a soul, if she hadn't she wouldn't have an AT field. She has a fragment of Lillith's soul, like Unit 02 has a part of Asuka's mom's soul.
@KiroTheAssassin she does have emotions in several scenes, she just is new to them and doesn't understand them and thus can't relate to anyone at first. she develops emotion for shinji and then shortly after blows herself up
@KiroTheAssassin she's shown emotion since like the fifth episode dude...
I don't know about the English dub, but in the Japanese, Gendo states that only the original Rei has a soul, and all the clones don't. That's why they physically fall apart so much, and why Rei is so often covered in bandages. Her A.T. field is too weak to maintain her body. It's also implied that the reason none of the clones have a soul is because the original Rei's soul is in Unit 00, explaining why it perfectly syncs with Rei, but goes berserk when Shinji tries to pilot it.
@@dilloncoursen5825 didn't he say that rei herself has a shoul and all the spare parts floating around in the lcl didn't? Because I'm pretty sure that, even the later clones of Rei, definitely had a soul. Because without a soul she wouldn't have gone sicko mode in EoE.
this show somehow got my life back on track..
Same
Same its making me think about how to manifest my affirmations to make sure I don’t feel pain or suffering of stress and anxiety. A hollow heart of boredom and loneliness.
Nice, dude! Now can your life get in the robot?
damn thats crazy how im not the only person feeling like this
Me when I started “hahah cool robots wow misatos soo hot”
Me now: what is this pain and torrential wave of loneliness that we call existence
The last episodes were a mix between an acid trip and a mindfuck. My head hurts
Pein
And I love it!
I thought it was meant to make you give a fuck.
you can (not) understand evangelion
you're damn right
Noone can
if you can then you dont like it, it's trash such a menacee to anime and christianity
@@failure3653 lmao what?
@@LNRMusicCuration umm sorry that's right
Literally just finished this series and I need to watch it again, I didn't catch everything but this explains what happens more than what the show did. Thank you for making this video. Subscribed.
I was expecting a dope ass mecha anime, but I came out with depression..
me after watching Evangelion
what???
me after watching this video
what??
One less question mark at least
Amen
Progress is progress ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Mmm
I'm sure its been mentioned, but the christian symbolism was chosen because Christianity wasn't/isn't very wide spread in Japan, so they thought it would be cool.
As soon as i noticed the kaballah stuff in the intro I was worried this would be the case. Wisecrack did a pretty good job of conceptually tying it in
@@PureHoney_ASMR I mean, who doesn't
It's like how here in America we think AirBending and kung fu and Roman mythology is "cool"
@Chickenwomp
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According to the creator, he only used Christain terminology and concepts for the world-building of EVA. It's not meant to be reflected on how he sees Christianity personally.
I had never watched an anime in my life.
A week ago I decided to try one.
“This Evangelion thing sounds familiar, I’ll watch this one”
Now here I am. Devastated. I think this wraps up my anime experience, I don’t need anything else
Ajajaja attack on titan gets you a similar feeling
Cowboy Bebop
as the other comments said, AOT and Cowboy Bebop would be good for you to experience as well
you should have started with one piece or shin chan probably haha
I don't really get how people feel existential crisis after watching the anime, the series finale resolves every bit of fear to existence astonishingly, I've never, ever witnessed such caring for these themes by any author in history. Anno was precise to find a narrative direction to these kind of ideas, the contortion of anguish in front of the abyss, even though he didn't resolve the dramaturgical demanding. But who cares, really. The last two episodes are so unique, and so well done.
Hundreds of hours of research and you can't figure out how to pronounce Evangelion
Vito Dude....seriously?
He couldn't figure out how to say any of the names right lol
Evanjellyin :D
English of British
Victor Yeah, he's kind of right. It isn't pronounced like Evangelism, even though they are almost the same word. The original Greek pronunciation doesn't use the j sound, but the g sound. So, it would be pronounced Evan geh lion. English is a language with various pronunciations for words that share the same root, due to outside influence.
For a philosophy major who also loves anime, this is porn
Watch legend of the galactic heros
weird flex bro. anyway, could you add soy milk to my latte please?
For an anime major who also loves porn, this is philosophy
Aye, same here. It also made me think of my teenage years when I was going through some shit times.
If you mean this anime didn't make you discover any concept you didn't already know of and/or teach you anything new about it and that's what you expected from it, then you're probably right. But i don't think its purpose was either... references are only reference and don't replace the meaning of the whole work.
This is the best explanation of Evangelion I have read to date. Thanks for your hard work.
thank you for the deep analysis of this masterpiece anime, I actually really need to hear it now at my current situation of disappointing life, reality, & existence.
I’m so glad people are still talking nge to this day.
well its themes are universal. So yes. People will always talk about the meaning of life. I just love that Evangelion did such a good job at it.
all time favourite
I’m 14 and recently watched Eva for the first time, not even an anime fan, just this show is damn amazing
Do you guys know or heard anything about Evangelion 3.0+1.0? It will come out, right?
yeah, it will, when it actually does xD
Evangelion in 4 words
Yer mum's a robot
that is technically 5 words
yeet
@@golffleur8355 no
Laughs in Rei
GODZILLA
This really helped me comprehend this after binging it while on a Thanksgiving trip.
Appreciate it
I've been watching several videos about Evangelion from my favourite channels. It was a good suprise discovering that Wisecrack had one. On this video I've seen some interesting new view over the anime. Thanks a lot, it was brilliant. It seems like getting something new from Evangelion is a never ending pleasure
Anywhere can be a paradise as long as you have the will to live
You're right. Thank you, Eren. Tatakae.
thank you eren very cool
tatakae
Thank you Erin
Tatakae. Uh, I mean, *wryyy*
Christ...
So, there are two options for the universe:
Reject individuality and merge as one peaceful mind, losing all parts of its own Humanity in the process or...
Continue forward and keep both the individuality of the human population but at the same time keeping the self-destructive nature of this choice.
Whatever you do, you reap what you sow.
Forfeit your Humanity for Survival,
Forfeit your Survival for Humanity.
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I watched this like 2x and I’m blown away, thank you, I need to re watch this anime again and again, love stuff like this
This video perfectly explained basically everything I would want to understand about Evangelion. I was going mad and was so confused after watching the last two episodes and the part right before the end of the movie.
Me before watching evangelion: this look like a cool show
Me after watching evangelion: GET IN THE GODDAMN EVA SHINJI!!!
There were so many times that this happens. I was kind of hoping for some badass EVA fight at the end b8t, oh well. This story is great either way.
Me: My god, never thought how scary humanity this is...
After watching this show I can't think the word idiot without then adding 'Shinji' on the end
Tomas Beckett IDIOT... SHINJI!!
Yeah me neither
@@Tanisray The last fight was in his mind.
Thanks for the Evanjelion video, Gared!
It EVANGELION damn it!
^^^Missed the joke.
To be fair, you should always put the jelly on evenly.
Howard Beale nah I'm just being a little sarcastic
I could not move past the pronunciation.
watching the end of this anime literally made my head hurt, like there was so much to think, to many memories like, i just left a feel of numbness in me
"the end of times isn't partying like it's 1999, it just sucks"
You tell me... any doubters in 2020?
It sucks if you're not on God's side
@@alexm7627 It only sucks if you believe God is anything more than a concept we gave ourselves to cope with death.
@@jobelthirty1294 because complex existence and conscience is all a product of random chance right? You're like one of the twin babies in a story i heard, in the womb telling the other baby that their mom isn't real and there is nothing beyond the womb they're in, even though their mom surrounds them and they live through her and there is indeed something beyond the womb, same thing when it comes to God
@@alexm7627 The fact that the answer to your question relies on whether or not the answer is satisfactory to you suggests that (your) belief in god has nothing to do with truth.
Which would be accurate, considering that god only exists for as long as those who believe are willing to argue. We might not be able to see gravity, but we are faced with its influence when we jump. We might not be able to see oxygen, but keep someone in a secluded space, and eventually the air becomes thin. We aren't able to see any god, but people will bat for its existence. Note the difference here.
Beyond all the arguments, this assumed god will never speak its own voice, makes itself known, or directly interact with us. It's okay to believe, but don't make that belief anything more than it is: sheer faith.
This analysis is missing another reading level: Hideaki Anno wrote Evangelion also as a criticism towards otaku culture where people would choose to withdraw from the world in order to not be hurt by it and where they would find comfort in forms of escapism such as anime, and he was able to represent that state of mind because he's an otaku himself. However, as in the final stages of the story, his message is to face reality and try to connect with people over and over because, basically living in a state of constant escapism is not real life and it can't lead to a satisfying existence.
Also, the religious analysis is interesting and this is actually the first time I ever heard or read anything about it because Anno said all the religious imagery was inserted in the story for no particular reason but just because "it sounded cool". However, since it seems to make sense, I guess I'll just choose to believe he explained it that way because he couldn't be arsed to put all of that into words for the press lol
Anyway, a correction: it's pronounced Kaworu, not Kowaru.
I found this incredibly insightful, thank you!
Sooooo 'Hedgehog Dilemma'. He did a good job covering all corners
Anno has also stated on many occasions that Eva doesn’t have all the answers and what it means to you is entirely up to you. Whether the religious imagery add depth or just looks cool is up to you. Personally I think Anno knew what he was doing with a lot of it.
I have to agree. I once stayed at home for the whole week, barely went outside and just watched anime. But after watching End of Evangelion, I felt so lonely I had to go out & check how the world's doing. I walked with my brother to the mall and talked endlessly about this anime. I realized at that moment how much I missed talking with someone.
Sorry but you're confusing the new remake of Evangelion and the original one.
Anno answered on a interview regarding why he did a remake of Evangelion (and in such a different style), and said that the remake was indeed a criticism towards the otaku culture _that evangelion contributed to_. He also said to not read too much into the symbolism, and at one point even criticized internet discussions around it.
For the original Evangelion, The core concept of the story/anime was made while Anno took time off from animation after finishing "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water", followed by severe burnout and depression. Anno as a person also went in and out of depression and focusing 1000% on art several times (he even tried suicide twice).
So no, Evangelion is not a criticism toward otaku culture (the remake is though). Until this day, He don't really want to talk about Evangelion, and is OK with fans having their own theories. My guess would be that all the symbolism and the depression and human interaction theme around Evangelion spurn from his internal conflicts and soul search.
Thanks Wisecrack team
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14:57 holy shit that’s the most emotion I’ve seen come from Rei
first time watching it: "get in the f*kin robot Shinji !"
rewatching it: "don't get anywhere close to the robot with that unstable mental of yours Shinji !"
I love this video more than Gendo loves Shinji.
TheNN thats not saying very much
Ben Tallman thats the joke
That’s not saying much though...
well technically, Gendo reveals in EoE that he does sort of care about Shinji, but he purposely distanced himself for fear that he'd hurt him. AKA Hedgehog's Dilemna. Gendo is essentially an adult version of Shinji.
The bar is set rather low here...
This honestly explained the ending to me better than looking up the ACTUAL ending. I guess the actual events are more confusing than their philosophical implications. Ain’t that a first.....
I wasn't a huge fan of Evangelion after I watched it. I love psychology-based stories...but this one seemed so wrapped up in edginess, that I had a difficult time seeing what they were getting at. I still don't like it much, but at least I have a better understanding of it after this video.
F.Y.N Ghost in the Shell has quite a bit of psychology and philosophy in it. Also, there is one called Serial Experiments Lain. That one has got quite a bit of psychology in it. Its kind of a trip though.
Bruh watching Lain on lsd might just lead to death lmao
+Awake Now Ima blow your mind with what the true point of the ending to eva was... There was no point. Hideaki Anno has gone on record that he wanted the viewer themselves to draw their own conclusion to the show and what it means. He wanted you, as the viewer, to interpret what was going on and share your interpretation with other people. You can even include EoE as a part of that interpretation, too.
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Hands down best analysis you guys have made! so awesome
It's more difficult than usual to move on to another series after watching this and EoE. Such an unforgettable series that keeps drawing you back in some way.
Evangelion had so much impact in my life. My fave anime EVER. Nothing comes above it.
I've watched this anime at least 3x, as different ages and it surprises me how different i react to the scenes.
I watched this anime when i was like 10. I did NOT understand any of it. Quite the same as the kids in the show. Just all i did was protest why the adults cant understand the children.
I watched the anime again when i was around 19. I finally understood the plot, thank god. But hey it felt so much different. I started telling that life is not always fair, and even adults have their own wishes, wills, and they also need to be understood. Yet from my age i still cannot fathom the decisions made by the adults.
Then i rewatched it when i was around 24. My goodness, i literally understood how the adults thought. I also get impatient with the whims of children. I understood why the adults told those lines, why they acted like that.
Now im almost 30 and see this world in a hopeless case. I quite agree as to why old people just wants to undergo instrumentality. Humanity is in so much pain, that the only relief would be another genesis. And im mad that the future of humanity (in the anime) rests in the hands of a child who just wishes to be loved.
I will watch this anime over and over as i get older.
Agreed. Its a show that i could rewatch any time and find somethings new from it. Although i often watch anime im really not a fan of the genre but evangelion just resonates so well on a personal level, from the lonely landscapes to the psychology to the fact its basically just a biblical allegory or something. (but i really fucking hate the wierd pedo fanservice and asukas high pitched voice acting and her razzy worthy "performance"). Its just so fucking surreal, its like if david lynch made a cartoon. Just went through a bad breakup so im thinking about rewatching it. Hey btw if you like complex shows you should check out The Wire--Its so deep that its often tought as a university course!
BRACE
love hearing your history with the show. i saw twice around 16, another two times around 21, and going to go in for a 3rd session now that i'm 30.
at 16 I just liked the robots and sexual tension and had a hard time understanding all the religious symbolism but I felt something special was going on.
at 21 I had a much stronger grasp at all the symbolism and why characters like misato acted the way they did. i can't wait for another rewatch!
You’ll understand the Angel’s motivation when you turn 50 lol
@@scorptex1157 Don't worry, I still laugh B4 I clicked to read more
The second I saw this in my feed I freaked out a bit. My favorite anime being covered by my favorite channel? This is great!
Even Jared pushing an ad is very pleasant to me... GREAT VIDEO!!!!
This was so very well done you guys, thank you.
At the end of Eva, it's not just shinji and Asuka as they clearly state that all humans can return, if they want to
Salokin If they want ti, that doesn't mean anyone else has chosen to or will. And since the presumption of them being there IS as a new Adam and Eve it's safe to assume they ARE the only two.
Well, what are two peps supposed to do? I, myself, take it more literally, surely out of 3 billion people, some would want to come back?
...And that's basically how depressing the world they live in, isn't it. For only 2 in 3 billion people to come back, because every other feel the same pain and feel the same escape.
I like the theory that the rebuild movies are in fact a continuation of the series, coming after End of Evangelion. It does a better job of explaining why it seems like a retelling at first, but quickly goes off course and changes into a totally different story. It also explains why the world seems to be in much worse shape this time around. I suppose we'll have to wait and see if that pans out though.
Well, biblical Genesis isn't "just" Adam and Eve, either. Cain, their son, is cast out and yet finds a woman to marry "in Nod". Their son Seth also manages to find a wife who is not a sibling. Despite the presence of other people, though, Adam and Eve are emphatically the two people who "matter the most". Same for Shinji and Asuka.
Eva's aren't former angles, they are clones of the original angel.
Yxaky so they are technically former angels
I dont know if what you're saying is correct, but it seems *right* to a *degree*
Yxaky just because you are correct doesnt mean your right
@Lucky Girl usually the archer class is made up of archers as well
@@wafflecopta you a clown 🤣😂
This is way to well done, this puts a whole other meaning to neon
The “congratulations” scene completely rocked my mindset
Let's not forget how amazing the "Fly me to the Moon" cover is at the end of each episode
I was having a PB&J just before and also wondered if there was *even jelly on* this sandwich.
I didn't even know I needed this thank you
ermm it’s pronounced gelly??????
that’s a nice excuse..and I feel an individual of question square cheese thin crust pizza from Dominos..
And I ask myself “why do square pizza’s exist and why do need to ability to shape them”. It feels like shit.
Square Pizza’s are our interaction and nefarious intentions of the will to cut the pizza into a bizarre shape without thinking about the social norms.
Just like how he helps the idea of wanting to combine his thoughts of helping him…connect one with Asuka,Rei and Makoto.
Thanks for the breakdown. When I finally got around to watching Evangelion, I thought it was downright incomprehensible by the end. I'll have to keep this in mind if I ever rewatch it.
Appreciate the effort you put in this, I learned a lot!
One of your best videos by far.
How is it good when they just recapped what the fandom has been discussing for over 2 decades now?
McDudes
Well it's true that the video's analysis has already been addressed in other's videos. (GoatJesus, sudoStef, Under the Scope, and at times even Digibro address this series philosophy as good or better)
But even with 2 decades of discussion, there are many different interpretations, it still isn't easy narrow down the right and the wrong, and to be quite as accurate and well informed as Wisecrack showed to be here about the core of the series, I applaud them for it.
this video is masterfully written, good job
Perfect video, there are huge Hegelian references even on the scenes you guys picked on this video, and as a psicoanalyst they are all melancholic as they self image is affected and shinji main theme is losing the love of his father, which is still alive, and he doesn’t even recognize that for the biggest part of the show.
It seems very unlikely to me that Anno ever read Hegel
All of this, and yet still only scratching the experience of the show.
Right? Even with all of the footage, it doesn’t evoke feel like its evoking Evangelion
The philosophy of Serial Experiments Lain!!!!! I am pretty sure you will have some interesting time with this one
Esdra Neyer how about
You do it
Some people are more adequate than others. Rather watch something awesome than half-baked.
this is the best explainer video I've seen on NGE. So much I didn't realize. I love this show so much and can't believe it took me so long to watch it. It overlaps a ton with my own work as a writer and my thoughts on the world in general.
This video gave me closure on this anime, I didn’t fully understand the physiological themes and depression present in this anime it was very confusing. This for sure is helpful. I can move on from this experience but will not forget what it made me think.
TL;DR: Depression: The Anime
or more like Hope the anime :) persevere through self realization
@@markcummins4037 yes but the first 25 episodes are pretty much nonstop existencial anxiety and depression
@@agustinvenegas5238 It did make me anxious at times that I couldn't just step into the story and slap some sense/balls into Shinji.
I saw someone else in the comments suggest Serial Experiments Lain, and I'm seconding that because that would be a perfect show for this channel to tackle!
Yes please.
Oh that would be great, then maybe I'll be able to understand it a little better lol
Tory Lee DEFINITELY AGREE!
Yes, please.
I need to get my Copy back form the person I lent it 6 months ago
A thousand times this! Eva is an extremely complex show and judging how they handled it, this channel may be the only one that can handle Lain. If they do, good luck (they'll need it).
This is an absolute beautiful compilation of the story that they tried to tell in neon Genesis Evangelion
I'm 21 and this is my first real anime I ever watched. Started it last weekend and finished it today. I feel like I don't need to watch other animes. THIS was already THE one. I will think about this for a long time and will rewatch the show somewhen. Especially the last 2 episodes were super mindblowing. I just love the art and philosophy behind this anime. Absolutely great experience to watch this.
Nah you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think you need to watch other anime’s, there’s so much incredible stuff out there
@@danielgantner7468 It definitely wasn't meant that I don't want to watch other animes. I watched some more to this day. Akame Ga Kill is another 10/10 for me. I also like Akira a lot. I have lots of animes on my list to watch.
@@Marc.Acidica Good! I think you would also really like Cowboy Bebop
@@danielgantner7468 This one is on my list. Some I would really like to watch are Jujutsu Kaisen, Devilman Crybaby and Chainsaw Man.
If you know animes that are a bit trippy, confusing or mindfuck let me know. I like stuff like that.
@@moneyonsquirtle Already finished. They were pretty good too. But I'm not really sure why they were made in the first place.
Will stick to the original one and TEoE.