30th Anniversary short written by Anno at celebration event in Japan

[Joseki]

One thing that only just clicked to me is that "fake Shinji" at the end is wearing a winter school uniform, so that's a universe where the Eva never existed.
Watching it in proper quality, I still think it's pretty cute but it's just a manzai, it's overall fanservice fluff. It's fun to see Asuka unintentionally kill Shinji a couple of time and blush when talking/thinking about him, but I feel like most of the discourse around this short is overblown.

It's quite reminiscent of Hesei-era drama CDs bundled with the DVD releases of an anime, a lost form of fanservice from a more civilized era

[dzzthink]

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Lol can't speak Japanese but watching it was fun. I like the style. Reminds me of the possibility that Eva can be normal and comedic.

[Konja7]

The fact that they sorta validated some of the funniest cope theories from 2021 is amazing. I mean... "Mari is taking Shinji across the station to reach Asuka" was just... I still don't see how this can be reconciled with any point 3.0+1.0 itself was trying to make.

It can only make sense by pretty much overwriting it. I already didn't like -120min for the reason... It's just too... anime.

3.0 you could at least wonder if she got to terms with having loved someone half a lifetime ago. And that was GOOD. Asuka's past tense confession in 3+1 was GOOD. All this stuff? Eh. I didn't watch Evangelion looking for a this kind of narrative. It's's too romantic. Soulmates, destined to be together. Meh.

3.0 is still my favorite. That movie had *purpose*. 3+1 is just a fucking mess. You know I'm reminded of the satsukawa interview again. There was no-one to reign in Anno's excesses and over indulgences.

I don't really think they were trying to validate any theory. The scene of Asuka and Mari is supposedly Asuka taking Shinji's place. It isn't really the "Mari is taking Shinji across the station to reach Asuka" theory.

Also, this short doesn't really overwrite Asuka's development in Rebuild. The Asuka wanting a new ending is Soryu. In any case, the overwrite is for NGE.

It was pretty much in Asuka's style, to tear him a new one, for essentially fucking it up in every timeline. Well deserved criticism, if I say so myself.

It was funny how she criticize him.

However, I don't think is a well deserved criticism. By the time Kaworu intervenes, the situation of the timeline is already quite messed up. Kaworu may end up making the situation worse, but it was already pretty bad.

[Superblunt]

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[Szmitten]

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SPOILER: Show

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Welcome! Long time no see everyone!

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I’m Asuka Langley Soryu.

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And as you might have guessed,

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I'm Asuka Langley Shikinami.

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Together we are: Double Asuka Langley!

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This is our first crossover, right?

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This is our first meeting, right?

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Returning after 29 years makes me nervous.

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Since we're from different worlds, we'd probably never have met

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if it wasn't for this 30th anniversary event.

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But you know, Shikinami had it rough, right?

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Skulking around in skimpy outfits; wearing a lewd, holey plugsuit; and old feelings exposed!

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If that were me, I'd be so embarrassed I'd dig myself a hole and hide.

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Speaking of which, Soryu.

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It must have been tough having Shinji gawping at you in just your underwear,

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and with everything else that came after that,

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I'd be so embarrassed I'd run barefoot straight into the Minus Universe.

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Well, you've had your share of rough times too.

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Inhabited by an Angel, absorbed into Eva-13...

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You've been through a lot.

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Don't be modest.

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You got mental contamination, had a mental breakdown,

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and then you were eaten by the Eva Series along with Eva-02.

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You've been through hell.

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Tough, wasn't it?

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It was always us getting into those types of situations...

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I'm sick of it. I want a happy ending for once.

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Right, you especially seem to deserve it.

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Right? I want to find my happiness too.

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That's all!

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It might have been a happy ending for that idiot Shinji...

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...but it wasn't for me!

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I got dragged into that idiot's self-centred world,

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he strangled me and grossed me out!

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Where's the happiness in that?

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This world we're in now is my chance!

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Even if it's short, it's finally my story as the protagonist.

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Even if it's with that idiot Shinji, there are other scenarios, aren't there?

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Something with a clear emotional happy flow.

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That's what I want.

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That's my one and only small wish.

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Alright. I'll grant that wish for you.

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You stay out of this.

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You couldn't even make Shinji happy, we don't want your help.

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You'd just say something vague and make it more confusing anyway.

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I'm sorry...

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Um, Asuka...

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Butt out of this, stupid Shinji!!

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Right then, so what should we do?

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In my world, there's another game-changer character besides that boy.

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I don't want to rely on that newbie.

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I'll seize my happiness with my own strength.

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I like your resolve!

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Then, let's try the Shinji Ikari pattern.

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What's that?

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Sleep. Then wake up with your eyes in extreme close-up.

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Then you're someplace else.

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Ah, that!

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If you repeat that, the world you want has gotta show up eventually.

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Hmm. It's worth a shot.

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Episode Twenty-Six + One
Two Asukas

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Right, I'm off to sleep.

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Goodnight, Asuka.

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Evangelion-01, lift-off.

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Shinji, respond!

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Hurry, get up!

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Flying object approaching headquarters.

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It’s a Euro-NERV aircraft.

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No way!

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Evangelion-02 is already completed?

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A true hero always arrives in the nick of time.

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Now I'm here, there’s no problem.

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I’ll defeat you instantly!

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Cut!

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Are you stupid?

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There's no way I'd mess up that bad!

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And this had your world's designs mixed in too!

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Retake! Retake!

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Understood. Goodnight, Asuka.

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Cut!

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What is this?

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Why am I suddenly a giant?

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I thought you might want to be powerful.

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My happiness isn't like that.

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Retake! Retake!

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Understood. Goodnight, Asuka.

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Calm your heart and mind.

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That’s the key to victory.

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Checkmate in 31 moves.

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Cut!

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What is this?

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Why the hell am I playing shogi?

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I thought you liked competitive things.

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Winning by cheating isn't winning at all.

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Next one.

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Let's try a lovey-dovey romance or something

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Understood. Goodnight, Asuka.

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What a view!

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This place is called the Machu Picchu of Neo Tokyo-3.

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I want to see many more places with you, Asuka.

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Shinji...

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No way that's so embarrassing!

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But...I'm glad th-

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Shinji?

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Cut!

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Wait, is Shinji alright?

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Hm.

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Let's see.

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I thought I was gonna die...

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That’s fine then.

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Wanna go back?

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No, actually, it's way too embarrassing.

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Let’s try something else.

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Okay. Goodnight, Asuka.

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Cut.

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Makes no sense.

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Retake.

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Perv!

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Cut!

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Why am I imitating the First from your world?

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Retake.

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Cut!

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What is this?

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I thought you might not want to be alone like I was.

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Maybe, but I don’t just want to be with myself.

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I want to feel wanted, but not by myself.

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I see. Goodnight, Asuka.

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C-C-Cut!

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What is this? It's so embarrassing!

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I thought you might want to grow up quickly too.

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Not like this!

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Find a decent happy loop already!

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Understood. Goodnight, Asuka.

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Well done, Asuka-chan! You did brilliantly!

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Asuka-chan is a genius!

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Mamma's pride! Such a good girl!

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Asuka-chan can do whatever she likes, you know.

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Mamma is always watching over you, Asuka-chan.

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Cut!

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No, it doesn't feel right.

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It's uncomfortable. This doesn't feel like me at all.

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This is absolutely not it.

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Yeah, you’re right.

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Goodnight, Asuka.

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Guess who?

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A beautiful woman with an 87 bust.

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Bingo.

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Cut.

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It's not bad exactly...

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...but I want to be happy in my own world.

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A world without Eva?

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Asuka. Let's go together.

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Thank you, Shinji.

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But that's enough.

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This gentle, peaceful world isn’t where I belong.

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It's what I was meant to protect.

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Besides, I'm done relying on dreams.

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I'll find my happiness in reality with my own strength.

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That's the most 'me' way to do it, after all.

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Episode 27:
The Only Neat Thing to Do

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How about it? Nostalgic, isn't it?

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Well, it's not bad.

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Everyone practiced, you know.

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It's kinda emotional.

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I've never performed in front of people before, so I'm a bit nervous...

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♪ I know~

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Are you dense?!

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I won’t depend on you anymore either!

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I am me!

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As long as people exist,

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I'll keep piloting Eva!

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My happiness lies in the future after protecting everyone!

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It's definitely there! Because I'm the pilot of Evangelion-02!

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Asuka Langley Soryu!

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With 30 years of gratitude.

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Thank you very much.

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[kuribo-04]

The fact that they sorta validated some of the funniest cope theories from 2021 is amazing. I mean... "Mari is taking Shinji across the station to reach Asuka" was just...

No idea what makes you think this.
Shin Eva Shinji and Mari leave the rest of the Eva cast behind. In this case (a comedic short, mind you) Asuka is taking Shinji's place, which would imply the people opposite (Shinji, Misato, Kaji) are being left behind, said goodbye to, or however you wanna think about. In any case it's very open what this means.

It's just too... anime.

Yeah it's an anime.
.

3+1 is just a fucking mess.

I think it's super cohesive.

So, as viewers we can pretty much forget that 3.0+1.0 ever existed. If you want to continue watching EVA content that is.

Dont know how that would be compatible with this short referencing Shin Eva multiple times.

[Weird_ocean]

Dont know how that would be compatible with this short referencing Shin Eva multiple times.

Yeah, by completely and utterly rejecting it. I remember not long ago, how a general consensus of the public about 3.0+1.0 was "Guys, it's over. The movie telling us that it's time to let EVA go. It's the last one. Leave the past behind etc." And yet this message is pretty worthless now. You may disagree with me and that's fine. But as a viewer, I can't help but feel that the core message of Shin was devalued completely. Which I'm totally fine with, because I didn't like it.

Obviously we all see it differently. All characters of the short are teenagers. Even the whole growing up thing was reversed. It's almost like Anno didn't take those messages of Shin too seriously also, basically mocking Rebuilds and its developments. I can't shake this feeling.

[kuribo-04]

I mean it's a celebratory, comedic anniversary short. Not the ending of a 14 year movie series.

[BernardoCairo]

After watching it in high quality, I have to admit I almost got emotional watching the short. It's everything I've ever wanted. After so many years complaining about Shikinami and even finally accepting her character's arc, bringing Soryu back in 2026 feels surreal. It's a love letter to the fans. They know we miss her and they're playing with that. It's good to see the characters I truly cared about one last time. I'm grateful to Anno for being able to write this story.

And as for the (Shinji and Asuka) fanservice, it's fun. It's just good and old fun. I have nothing bad to say. It was a magical moment as a fan.

[Joseki]

I do think the "post-Shin" feeling like an Asuka apology tour sensation many have isn't unmotivated, to be honest.
How Shin deals with Asuka is quite possibly the weakest part of it (the goodbye scene is her looking like a stripper at a fetish party and not able to speak) and the reception among fans was mixed at best.
Anything Eva-related after Shin has also been Asuka-centric.

Khara needs to be sure people will keep buying Asuka merch for next 30 years too

[Konja7]

Yeah, by completely and utterly rejecting it. I remember not long ago, how a general consensus of the public about 3.0+1.0 was "Guys, it's over. The movie telling us that it's time to let EVA go. It's the last one. Leave the past behind etc." And yet this message is pretty worthless now. You may disagree with me and that's fine. But as a viewer, I can't help but feel that the core message of Shin was devalued completely. Which I'm totally fine with, because I didn't like it.

Obviously we all see it differently. All characters of the short are teenagers. Even the whole growing up thing was reversed. It's almost like Anno didn't take those messages of Shin too seriously also, basically mocking Rebuilds and its developments. I can't shake this feeling.

Honestly, you're likely projecting your own feelings. As you dislike Rebuild, you seem to want to believe Anno dislike it too.

In fact, I felt this short was making fun about EoE, since Asuka Soryu was complaining about her ending (Shikinami doesn't complaint about her ending). Maybe I'm projecting too.

At the end, this short is just a funny story.


PS: I've never believed the message was "Guys, it's over. The movie telling us that it's time to let EVA go. It's the last one. Leave the past behind etc." That always seem the projection of people who wanted the franchise to end.

[Weird_ocean]

Honestly, you're likely projecting your own feelings. As you dislike Rebuild, you seem to want to believe Anno dislike it too.

In fact, I felt this short was making fun about EoE, since Asuka Soryu was complaining about her ending (Shikinami doesn't complaint about her ending). Maybe I'm projecting too.

I do. We all do to some extent, which is just part of internalizing any piece of art, I think.

But I don't think Anno dislikes the Rebuilds; I'm pretty sure he's proud of his work and wouldn't change a thing. It's just that I think a lot of viewers took the "Bye-bye, all of Evangelion" message as a pretty direct call to action to "let it go." And it's hard to blame them for taking this message at face value. It is very in-your-face. Everything about the Shin ending screams it loud and clear.

PS: I've never believed the message was "Guys, it's over. The movie telling us that it's time to let EVA go. It's the last one. Leave the past behind etc." That always seem the projection of people who wanted the franchise to end.

I can't count how many times—on Reddit, I think—people tried to shut down lore discussions with "Just let it go already, Anno said so" comments that found overwhelming support. I remember news articles on different websites titled "Closure finally," stating, "Well, this time, that's it," just to be proven wrong once again.

At some point, I even started doubting myself. "Maybe I really should stop," whatever that means. For me, EVA is still EVA and it always will be a part of me, so I felt like I was doing something wrong when the boss himself was telling me to stop. That's one of the origins of my resentment toward the Rebuilds.

Now that the short came out, it almost feels like I'm vindicated. It shows that EVA can still be fun, and I can enjoy it while dismissing the pathos of Shin. Now, to me, Shin's ending is just an expression of Anno's feelings at the time—ones that I don't resonate with. I can just move on from the Rebuilds and embrace what I love. And all those who were talking about "It's over" can bite it.

[Konja7]

I can't count how many times—on Reddit, I think—people tried to shut down lore discussions with "Just let it go already, Anno said so" comments that found overwhelming support. I remember news articles on different websites titled "Closure finally," stating, "Well, this time, that's it," just to be proven wrong once again.

At some point, I even started doubting myself. "Maybe I really should stop," whatever that means. For me, EVA is still EVA and it always will be a part of me, so I felt like I was doing something wrong when the boss himself was telling me to stop. That's one of the origins of my resentment toward the Rebuilds.

Now that the short came out, it almost feels like I'm vindicated. It shows that EVA can still be fun, and I can enjoy it while dismissing the pathos of Shin. Now, to me, Shin's ending is just an expression of Anno's feelings at the time—ones that I don't resonate with. I can just move on from the Rebuilds and embrace what I love. And all those who were talking about "It's over" can bite it.

Anno has always said he wanted the Eva franchise to continue indefinitely (like Gundam). He reaffirmed this in an interview some time after 3.0+1.0. So, it's unlikely he really planned 3.0+1.0 to be a end to the franchise.

In any case, 3.0+1.0 seems to be his own "goodbye" to Eva, since he is leaving control of future projects to other people (even if he is still a consultant).

Also, 3.0+1.0 was also the conclusion of a 14 years project (or even more if we consider the connections to NGE), it isn't weird it has a "goodbye" feeling.

[Superblunt]

Copy-paste this into a txt file, save as, all files, [videoname].srt, save. Should have an .srt file.

Thanks!

[Weird_ocean]

Anno has always said he wanted the Eva franchise to continue indefinitely (like Gundam). He reaffirmed this in an interview some time after 3.0+1.0. So, it's unlikely he really planned 3.0+1.0 to be a end to the franchise.

We all know how Anno changes his mind about things. Rebuild movies changed like 3-4 times in a big way during production. So, when no news were posted during 5 years, anyone would think it's over.

[BernardoCairo]

In fact, I felt this short was making fun about EoE, since Asuka Soryu was complaining about her ending (Shikinami doesn't complaint about her ending). Maybe I'm projecting too.

It made fun of everything Asuka, including the weird fanservice moments Shikinami had to go through in NTE...

Honestly, you're likely projecting your own feelings. As you dislike Rebuild, you seem to want to believe Anno dislike it too.

I don't think he dislikes it as a whole. However, there was a short made by his wife which showed that he wasn't satisfied with how JO and HA turned out back in the day, which is why he was always pushing himself.

[kuribo-04]

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[Aboo]

“I see [this short] as the 4th ending [of Evangelion]” - Anno
I feel pretty validated on my reading of it now lol.

[Weird_ocean]

“I see [this short] as the 4th ending [of Evangelion]” - Anno
I feel pretty validated on my reading of it now lol.

Yeah, me too. Kind a goes beyond "It's just a comedy short." It seems that for Anno it's more than that. And though I still can't fit it in the canon, for me this ending is preferable to the Shin ending. Just emotionally, not necessarily as a story. But, maybe as a story too. If we knew what the story actually was, but it's hard to put the finger on that anyway.

[BernardoCairo]

“I see [this short] as the 4th ending [of Evangelion]” - Anno

And all is right with the world!