Favorite/Least Favorite Eva Episodes and Why
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The Andromeda Angel of Episode 13 is more important to the series than meets the eye.
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Kaasen wrote:For me, the middle of the series was rather week, filled with a "who are we gonna fight today?" feel. I feel like episodes 7, 10, 11, 13 and 14 could have been cut completely and would not have been missed.
If only Jet Alone wouldn't have been so lame...
I disagree on Ep 7 on basis it has great camerawork and other aspects in it - it is the script that drags it down. However that episode is very important in highlighting how ruthless and mysterious NERV can be
Ep 10 (worst ep of the show) is somewhat similar. Fight scene and numerous other bits in it are very well done and it is important from character development stand point. Thus it is uncuttable
Ep 11... well, no defense. It is quite weak. Still, I've witnessed many worse Monster of the Week type of episodes
Ep 13 is hard to say. It is certainly interesting and distinct ep with a lot interesting stuff going on. Hard to say...
Ep 14 is must though
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Did they ever explain how Jet Alone would work as a weapon without an A.T field?
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-Gendo's final silenced line to Ritsuko was "I'm going to shoot you now."
-Nagisa Kaworu kills a kitten every time you masturbate.
-Kaji's first and last name was Kaji
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They never did. As a matter of fact, Shiro Tokita puts it down to "Research and Development", and nothing more.
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UrsusArctos wrote:They never did. As a matter of fact, Shiro Tokita puts it down to "Research and Development", and nothing more.
Yeah that ep was pretty pointless... :)
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Eva Facts:
-Gendo's final silenced line to Ritsuko was "I'm going to shoot you now."
-Nagisa Kaworu kills a kitten every time you masturbate.
-Kaji's first and last name was Kaji
Eva Facts:
-Gendo's final silenced line to Ritsuko was "I'm going to shoot you now."
-Nagisa Kaworu kills a kitten every time you masturbate.
-Kaji's first and last name was Kaji
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I must be one of the few who really loved that ep. from day one. It has a great atmosphere about it, being set in darkness. It's also the first time when we really see Shinji questioning what he's doing and who the Angels are. It's also nice to have all the children together.Xard wrote: Ep 11... well, no defense. It is quite weak. Still, I've witnessed many worse Monster of the Week type of episodes
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I think "Magma Diver" is the worst episode. But even that one had memorable moments.
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I wasn't a huge fan of episode 7 but after we looked at it in the commentary I found it has some redeeming points. JA itself sucks, but it does well developing our understanding of NERV and the post 2I world.
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oh yeah, i was talking about 7. Magma diver is pretty lame though. Previous post edited...
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slothen wrote:I wasn't a huge fan of episode 7 but after we looked at it in the commentary I found it has some redeeming points. JA itself sucks, but it does well developing our understanding of NERV and the post 2I world.
agreed, during the commentary I realized it was a decnt ep. Still....compared to what Eva normaly offered us. It sucked.
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Magma Diver... There was nothing in the episode that really influenced later episodes along the way
Ep 11 "Now we are even, Shinji", Ep 22 "You won't help me".
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yeah, in ep 22 i think there's a shot of magma diver in there.
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Yep it's during Asuka's mindrape rant about Shinji. The other shots are from 9 and 15.
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<FraX> How much blood did they want today?
<Kederaji> Well, you know that questionnaire they ask you before they poke you with the needle?
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<FraX> How much blood did they want today?
<Kederaji> Well, you know that questionnaire they ask you before they poke you with the needle?
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I would like to think part of that's because of me. I've defended the episode since day one, even though it's probably my least favorite.Themaninblack wrote:slothen wrote:I wasn't a huge fan of episode 7 but after we looked at it in the commentary I found it has some redeeming points. JA itself sucks, but it does well developing our understanding of NERV and the post 2I world.
agreed, during the commentary I realized it was a decnt ep. Still....compared to what Eva normaly offered us. It sucked.
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We're all adrift on the stormy seas of Evangelion, desperately trying to gather what flotsam can be snatched from the gale into a somewhat seaworthy interpretation so that we can at last reach the shores of reason and respite. - ObsessiveMathsFreak
Jimbo has posted enough to be considered greater than or equal to everyone, and or synonymous with the concept of 'everyone'. - Muggy
I've seen so many changeful years, / to Earth I am a stranger grown: / I wander in the ways of men, / alike unknowing and unknown: / Unheard, unpitied, unrelieved, / I bear alone my load of care; / For silent, low, on beds of dust, / Lie all that would my sorrows share. - Robert Burns' Lament for James
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We're all adrift on the stormy seas of Evangelion, desperately trying to gather what flotsam can be snatched from the gale into a somewhat seaworthy interpretation so that we can at last reach the shores of reason and respite. - ObsessiveMathsFreak
Jimbo has posted enough to be considered greater than or equal to everyone, and or synonymous with the concept of 'everyone'. - Muggy
I've seen so many changeful years, / to Earth I am a stranger grown: / I wander in the ways of men, / alike unknowing and unknown: / Unheard, unpitied, unrelieved, / I bear alone my load of care; / For silent, low, on beds of dust, / Lie all that would my sorrows share. - Robert Burns' Lament for James
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I liked MAGMADIVER it showed the characters in a different light and had a A/S moment when he jumped in to save her. I found JA quite annoying tbh.
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I thought JA had it's merits for developing on the relationships between Ritsuko and Misato and Gendo and Ritsuko, namely how far they will go for there plans, and how much Misato is oblivious too. Over all, I thought it was cool, it's hard to pick out anyone thing and call it lame, when it's a part of so much awesome.
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I liked MAGMADIVER it showed the characters in a different light and had a A/S moment when he jumped in to save her
I agree, and that's why I like the episode. It has some memorable moments. But to be honest, you could take that episode out of the series, and it wouldn't hurt a damn thing.
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