When people talk about anime masterpieces, Neon Genesis Evangelion almost always enters the conversation. It is often cited as this revolutionary artistic milestone that redefined storytelling in anime. But after watching both the original 1995 series and its follow-up films, I can’t help but wonder what exactly makes it so special? For me, the acclaim just doesn’t line up with the experience I had watching it.

While I respect Evangelion’s place in anime history and understand why it left such a strong cultural footprint, I found myself disconnected from its story, characters, and tone. There’s a difference between something being influential and it being enjoyable or meaningful. Despite its reputation as a deep exploration of the human psyche, Evangelion felt more like a messy

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