juusosalmi_'s review against another edition
5.0
Tykkäsin! Pientä miinust piirtotyylin epäselkeydestä, mutta kyllä siihenkin tottuu!
beau_mdb's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the manga. Especially when comparing it to the anime, which I watched prior.
lilrotinii's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
keikoreadsmanga's review against another edition
5.0
This series wasn't actually in my book plan for July but I saw a really good cosplay of Capt. Katsuragi earlier and was like, okay I think I'm starting July with sci-fi.
Isn't it incredibly ironic how those nasty-looking, demonic-like monster is called angel? Also, I'm hooked. The art style is clean and smooth, it has that 90s anime vibe with modernized strokes, I mean, it was a series from the 90s anyway, but I've seen other classics and they are not as preserved as this edition that I was hooked instantly. The starting volume sure has so much potential with a gratifying climax that will leave you wanting more. I was at the edge of my seat... wanting more. No wonder why the series rose to popularity. I better go ahead and open volume 2. Also, I think this is my first time reading mecha, and I must say, I kinda regret not trying one sooner.
Isn't it incredibly ironic how those nasty-looking, demonic-like monster is called angel? Also, I'm hooked. The art style is clean and smooth, it has that 90s anime vibe with modernized strokes, I mean, it was a series from the 90s anyway, but I've seen other classics and they are not as preserved as this edition that I was hooked instantly. The starting volume sure has so much potential with a gratifying climax that will leave you wanting more. I was at the edge of my seat... wanting more. No wonder why the series rose to popularity. I better go ahead and open volume 2. Also, I think this is my first time reading mecha, and I must say, I kinda regret not trying one sooner.
pariah735's review against another edition
dark
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
helterskelliter's review against another edition
4.0
The human race was nearly destroyed when an Arctic expedition encountered a devastatingly destructive being known as an “Angel”.
In 2015, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari is a child of the new earth. Long estranged from his father and numb to most attempts at human interaction, he cautiously accepts an invitation to see his father at his state of the art research facility in Tokyo-3.
Quickly, Shinji discovers his father did not send for his son out of a desire to rekindle their relationship.
Rather, he needs another child soldier to pilot a massive biomechanical weapon known as an Eva — code-name “Evangelion”. It’s a monster of a m gone only a few children are gifted enough to synchronize with and pilot.
Shinji is one of those unfortunate children.
But, will he get in the robot?
So, this is a brutal and relentless series I’m tentatively excited to dip my toes in.
From the start, it promises to be a pessimistic and deeply unsettling story about not just an apocalyptic future for humanity but a gut-wrenching tale about how fractured human relationships can leave nasty, in healing wounds.
Though a seemingly sci-fi tale, this is also clearly a book about how humans can hurt each other most.
Definitely recommend for any sci-fi fans who have yet to get around to this classic in the genre~
In 2015, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari is a child of the new earth. Long estranged from his father and numb to most attempts at human interaction, he cautiously accepts an invitation to see his father at his state of the art research facility in Tokyo-3.
Quickly, Shinji discovers his father did not send for his son out of a desire to rekindle their relationship.
Rather, he needs another child soldier to pilot a massive biomechanical weapon known as an Eva — code-name “Evangelion”. It’s a monster of a m gone only a few children are gifted enough to synchronize with and pilot.
Shinji is one of those unfortunate children.
But, will he get in the robot?
So, this is a brutal and relentless series I’m tentatively excited to dip my toes in.
From the start, it promises to be a pessimistic and deeply unsettling story about not just an apocalyptic future for humanity but a gut-wrenching tale about how fractured human relationships can leave nasty, in healing wounds.
Though a seemingly sci-fi tale, this is also clearly a book about how humans can hurt each other most.
Definitely recommend for any sci-fi fans who have yet to get around to this classic in the genre~
raxor's review against another edition
3.0
I miss this universe so much already. The last page was devastating. Shinji deserves so much better from literally everybody around him. Misato, out of all people, should not have pressured Shinji to board the Eva. That scene didn't happen in the anime though so I'll just act like it never happened :).