domingo, 21 de agosto de 2011

Symbols We Love #1

How can someone not be attracted by the mysterious aura that comes from the NERV sign? Even who doesn't like animes and mangas, it's one of the coolest images ever created! And how can I show this symbol and not talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion and its bizarre hidden messages? 


Since I haven't finished reading the mangas nor watched the anime I won't be able to give spoilers or detailed information, but I always find myself excited when "talking" about Evangelion. First of all because the characters are all so human: so weak, so undecided, so... Depressive! Besides that, the story is definitely not suitable for all ages. Although the premise is kind of usual, if you look into it with attention, it is not. A son ignored by his father is recruited by his secret organization to help saving the world from "Angels", evil creatures in all colors and forms which are creepy as hell if you, once again, look closely. 


Besides the protagonist, Shinji Ikari, we have other three characters that in my opinion keep the story even more interesting. They are Rei Ayanami - a non-emotive, cold and robotic girl who has difficulty to interact with people, except with Shinji's father, Gendo Ikari.


The other character is Misato Katsuragi, the operation commander of NERV, who is also Shinji's tutor. Throughout the story it is possible to notice a sexual tension between them, which makes things complex, even more because they have similar problems and different ages. All that.


The last character I really enjoy is Asuka Langley, a hateful girl with a more than strong personality. Yes, she is hateful, but her moments of weakness are the best! She also has a thing for Shinji and whenever she tries to demonstrate it in her own way, it never works out.


The figure of Shinji's dead mother, along with other mysteries hidden behind NERV's doors, are all complementary elements to the symbol that, most of all, protects everybody from the shock of the unknown.

Um comentário:

  1. I just love Ayanami-san, her story is so sad!
    I have watched only a few episodes, so I have basic idea of what they are all about.
    Everyone loves Evangelion, perhaps I should give it a try sometime.

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