Why do people hate the Sequel Theory?

[universalperson]

No. Mari is really the Wandering Jew, cursed to forever roam the Earth in the body of a moe-moe female middle school student. She's also in league with Audrey II and is spreading cuttings so that the flesh-eating plant might eventually take over the planet.

Shinji is also the reincarnation of a noble hero of Jerusalem, and Asuka is the reincarnation of his primary concubine. The latter got herself stoned to death for being too fiery, and the former, in his misery, found temporary solace with an albino priest. However, this priest then revealed himself to be a messenger of evil, and Shinji's previous self, knowing he would soon be stoned for homosexual deeds, promptly drowned himself at the shore of a lake. (The first shot of 1.0 is an allusion to this.)

What is that, Hawkman or something?

We all know that the real problem is ZA WARUDO! TOKI WO TAMARE!

[The Imperialist]

I think the 'sequel' bit is like reincarnation. Not any orthodox 'sequel' as such, and as seen from Anno's own words (posted previous page) as said by Reichu, that there are repetition. It is in the same mentality as the whole process of 'reincarnation'. And I believe, that this helps to bring about my thoughts on how Nietzsche's ideas on 'Eternal Recurrance' comes into being.

[Reichu]

What is that, Hawkman or something?

Hawkman? I just made it up on the spot.

And I believe, that this helps to bring about my thoughts on how Nietzsche's ideas on 'Eternal Recurrance' comes into being.

Though, I'm glad someone agrees with what I said.

[JWayc]

It would be wonderful if it is indeed a sequel, but never explained clearly nor acknowledged officially.

You'd keep fighting each others until the end of time.

I'm really hoping that's how it turns out!
It would be lame if there was no hint at connection with the original series. I like the idea that its hinted (so far) that Kaworu might have a memory of the past universe.

However, it would also be really lame if it was all explained explicitly as a sequel.

[Reichu]

so says the holy document of vatican law... and the great spider.

OH SHI--

Vatican Treaty - Article 13, Paragraph 1

(Sorry.)

I like the idea that its hinted (so far) that Kaworu might have a memory of the past universe.

I think I prefer the idea that he's some kind of creepy stalker.

"IKARI SHINJI-KUN! I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU MASTURBATE FROM MY MOON ORBIT SINCE YOU WERE A SMALL CHILD! YOU NEVER CHANGE, DO YOU! I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND YOUR FINE YOUNG POSTERIOR!"

(I really need to go to bed.)

[Axell]

yes , you do need to go to bed. Having thoughts of Shinji masturbating as a young child, tsk tsk. Now off you go, sweet dreams, doctors orders

[Sailor Star Dust]

Reichu: Wow, maybe Nemz is a physic. But seriously, I mean...talk about hivemind. Creepy.

"IKARI SHINJI-KUN! I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU MASTURBATE FROM MY MOON ORBIT SINCE YOU WERE A SMALL CHILD! YOU NEVER CHANGE, DO YOU! I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND YOUR FINE YOUNG POSTERIOR!"

Oh yeah, Kaworu gives me something of a stalker-ish vibe too.


That said, let's all go to bread.

[UrsusArctos]

Hivemind? More like Tachikoma. (That's what Eva-05's legs remind me of. The Tachikomas in GitS:SAC and 2nd Gig)

[NemZ]

It was just a reference to the same South Park episode AuraTwilight mentioned.

...but yes, fear my 1337 mind powerz.

[Joseph the PRPD]

It was just a reference to the same South Park episode AuraTwilight mentioned.

Shinji: Asuka?

Asuka: Yeah?

Shinji: You ever get the feeling you are living in a rerun?

Asuka: Huh?

Shinji: Yeah. Any minute now an angel will be found in a volcano and you'll have to get it.

Asuka: What are you stupid?!

Yeah... I'm bored.

[Jadley]

Sequel-theory haters.
Seems like some people can even take a second to consider NME being a sequel, they be like
Random Sequel lover: Hey dude i definitely think it's a sequel i mean the red sea blablabla BS.
Sequel Theory Hater: NO, BITCH SHUT UP
Random Sequel lover: Well dude it may not be a sequel but there's a lot of things hinting it could be.
Sequel Theory Hater: BLABLABLABLA i don't want to listen to this bs blablablabla, I'll throw random arguments that may not even be related to this at all, I'll say things that are yet not even proved, but seem more likely to me just because it shatters away any possibilities of NME being a sequel.
Random Sequel Lover: But what about kaworu's lines at the end of 2.22? how can you explain that?.
Sequel theory hater: I am somehow a time traveler and I've travel to the future, and so i know kaworu met Shinji when he was a little kid, oh did i mention i'm buzz lightyear?.


This thing is like mc donalds vs burger king.

[Warren Peace]

This thread smells like Burger King that's been left out since 2008.

[Jadley]

This thread smells like Burger King that's been left out since 2008.

Lmao this totally made my day, indeed seems like no one likes to discuss the sequel theory at all, and seeing other threads/posts about this, it seems like it's a never ending battle.

[Seele00TextOnly]

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[hui43210]

We who hate sequel theory don't entirely hate it because we dismiss the 'evidence'; the primary hate for it, from me, comes from how idiotic an idea it'd be. It'd be the lamest comic book fanfic nonsense ruin the franchise bullshit idea they could do, in all honesty. It would infect every facet of the mythos and every version of the story with its sickness. Basically, sequel theory, if it came to be true, would be the midichloreans of the Eva-verse. It is made of stupid from the ground up. An idea so horrible and clumsy and half assed that many of us dare not entertain it. And worst of all, the writing in these new movies is already so horrible and clumsy and half assed that they very well could actually be going there. Which is just utterly disgusting. So yes, I hate the sequel theory and curse its name. But I also fear it.

Bit much don't ya think?

[robersora]

Well, in my opinion, Anno won't ever dismiss or confirm this theory. At least, that's how we got to know him. And that would be ok for me.

[cd603]

What people seem to ignore when bringing up the sequel theory is that this is intended as a rebuild, which means something was destroyed. If we are to assume that the world never returned to normal following the events of EoE, then it makes sense that the universe would reset itself in order to create balance. Think of it like this, after the World Trade Centers fell, the U.S. decided to build the Freedom Tower as a reminder of the events of 9/11. While the building remains in the same area as the original towers, the design of the building is radically different from the originals that stood before. So when we see these new buildings, we are reminded of what they represent, the events of the past. This is what Rebuild is doing, reminding us of what came before, while still changing and moving towards the future.

[Warren Peace]

We who hate sequel theory don't entirely hate it because we dismiss the 'evidence'; the primary hate for it, from me, comes from how idiotic an idea it'd be. It'd be the lamest comic book fanfic nonsense ruin the franchise bullshit idea they could do, in all honesty. It would infect every facet of the mythos and every version of the story with its sickness. Basically, sequel theory, if it came to be true, would be the midichloreans of the Eva-verse. It is made of stupid from the ground up. An idea so horrible and clumsy and half assed that many of us dare not entertain it. And worst of all, the writing in these new movies is already so horrible and clumsy and half assed that they very well could actually be going there. Which is just utterly disgusting. So yes, I hate the sequel theory and curse its name. But I also fear it.

Bit much don't ya think?

A tad, perhaps. If we use language like this for storylines, where do we go for stuff that's really bad... like, I don't know, child rape? Or 9/11? What's the next level after "utterly disgusting" and "curse its name"? Maybe we should save those phrases for things more troubling than anime.

[Sgt. Griff]

They probably think it reduces it to (bad) fanfic standards, where the "do over"-idea has been used... well, a few times... >_>

Guilty.

Sorry...

Anyways... Do people really hate sequel theory? First time I saw it it made no sense, but I don't hate it, per se, just, y'know, it's a bit mindbending. For me at least.

[Oral Stage]

Let's face it, any reboot of a big series is a pretty dumb idea. I think we're all a little worried about Anno.