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lewtron's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
raxorrr's review against another edition
4.0
4.0 stars
in my inaugural encounter the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime, I was captivated. its very essence radiated an eerie, uncanny enigma. the deliberate use of hushed sequences, the ambient resonance of grasshopper calls, the contemplative visuals of narrative vistas and the emotional labyrinth that is Shinji were all accentuated within the animated canvas. consequently, as i began my journey with the manga, I anticipated something similar. the video analyses and discussions of Neon Genesis Evangelion were always something that diluted the intent of the series for me. the anime was deliberately ambiguous as one of its themes. it shows you the uncanny, eerie and terrifying without verbal elucidation. much to my surprise, the videos I mentioned previously were all inspired by the manga. the surges into the intricate narrative, although very similar the aforementioned videos, my dislike of them were not permeated in the manga. while it contextualizes myriads of facts, it never gifts the reader with the complacency of total understanding and ironically, through this act, the aura of enigma develops. depending on how this goes in future volumes, I can see it surpassing the anime.
in my inaugural encounter the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime, I was captivated. its very essence radiated an eerie, uncanny enigma. the deliberate use of hushed sequences, the ambient resonance of grasshopper calls, the contemplative visuals of narrative vistas and the emotional labyrinth that is Shinji were all accentuated within the animated canvas. consequently, as i began my journey with the manga, I anticipated something similar. the video analyses and discussions of Neon Genesis Evangelion were always something that diluted the intent of the series for me. the anime was deliberately ambiguous as one of its themes. it shows you the uncanny, eerie and terrifying without verbal elucidation. much to my surprise, the videos I mentioned previously were all inspired by the manga. the surges into the intricate narrative, although very similar the aforementioned videos, my dislike of them were not permeated in the manga. while it contextualizes myriads of facts, it never gifts the reader with the complacency of total understanding and ironically, through this act, the aura of enigma develops. depending on how this goes in future volumes, I can see it surpassing the anime.
juusosalmi_'s review against another edition
4.0
Actually enjoyed this volume more than I thought I would. It has been some time since I read the 7th volume, so I have pretty much forgot most things. This volume still suprised me and the art is wonderful!!
keikoreadsmanga's review against another edition
5.0
Two down. Why are they neutralizing, one by one, all my favorite characters? (First, Toji. Now, Kaji!)
At first, I found it strange that Rei Ayanami is a visual likeness of Yui Ikari (Shinji's mother.) And then, I realized something when Commander Ikari held her face in his hand and I just went wtf. That explains his odd attraction to her, and that explains why she keeps his broken glass (the old one he used to wear when Yui is still alive.) And the fact that Dr. Ritsuko keeps Rei's body in frequent check-ups. And how she called her a doll and commented on how she's slowly regaining emotions (like an awakening.) Also, note the spare Rei dummy that Commander Ikari prepared in the previous volume.
But the strangest thing is this:
Ritsuko after strangling Rei: What did I just do? It's exactly... what she did. Referring to her mother, whom Commander Ikari had killed in the past or as the hints told... I need answers!!
You can come to me if you want, you know. Is it that you can't move? Or is it that where you really want to go... isn't where I am? There's another sea, you know. Away from me. A place of all beginnings.
At first, I found it strange that Rei Ayanami is a visual likeness of Yui Ikari (Shinji's mother.) And then, I realized something when Commander Ikari held her face in his hand and I just went wtf. That explains his odd attraction to her, and that explains why she keeps his broken glass (the old one he used to wear when Yui is still alive.) And the fact that Dr. Ritsuko keeps Rei's body in frequent check-ups. And how she called her a doll and commented on how she's slowly regaining emotions (like an awakening.) Also, note the spare Rei dummy that Commander Ikari prepared in the previous volume.
But the strangest thing is this:
Ritsuko after strangling Rei: What did I just do? It's exactly... what she did. Referring to her mother, whom Commander Ikari had killed in the past or as the hints told... I need answers!!
pheebabeeba_'s review against another edition
5.0
Shinji's mother is such an interesting character. I'm a bit confused as to how she can be both EVA-01 and Rei at the same time. It's also nice that this volume ties various different characters mothers' into it, (e.g. Ritsuko's and Asuka's mothers' were briefly mentioned near the end of the volume) (๑•﹏•) 5/5☆ stars
nimqua's review against another edition
5.0
someone vandalized the book! removed the gay content, wonder if it was a homophobe, or someone who just wanted to keep those panels