Ok ... I know I was supposed to watch this sooner, but I'm out of school for the first time in a while. I have a few questions before I get into it.
>1. Should I watch anything before this? I heard it's based on another show or at least some new genre. I think it was called Gundam or something.
>2. I'm aware this is widely perceived as kino so is there a recommended order I should watch the episodes?
>3. Any additional lore I should know without spoiling it?
>4. Is the dub any good? If you're a fag who plays that superiority game of sub vs dub then you're no better than some fucking twelve year olds arguing over x-box and ps. Don't bother responding unless you will give me an honest opinion on the dub. I will probably try both anyways.
>5. I hear Netflix is about to release it in Spring. How do you feel about the buzz that will follow in real life once it goes mainstream? It might turn out like Stranger Things did since it will most likely get promoted on the front pages. I personally hated everyone talking about Stranger Things and that gay show, but now they will be talking about Evangelion.
>is there a recommended order I should watch the episodes? ep 5-11 Rebuild 2.22 ep12-20 boku no pico ep1-4 ep21-26
This is the superior watch order all dubbed of course
Isaac Sanders
Sure. Really? Will I know who everyone is? Can anyone else confirm this? I will watch the posters.
Christopher Lewis
Shinji dies at the end and it was too edgy for people at the time. It's not worth your time.
Lincoln Morales
1. Original Gundam series from '79 did something similair to what Evangelion did to so-called 'super mecha' genre. Gundam presented mechas being used as military equipment. In Evangelion, the mechas are owned by organisation protecting the Earth from alien species. The pilots in both Gundam '79 and Evangelion get battle-stressed through piloting the mechas.
You don't have to watch original Gundam before, it is mostly war drama while Evangelion character focused more than anything.
2. Watch episodes in their original order and then watch The End of Evangelion movie. The animation of action scenes was absolutely stunning for '90s.
3. The Rebuild of Evangelion movies are remakes (though there are theories that it might be alternate dimension to original). They dumbed everything down from the original TV series.
4. Watch sub. Dub is considered as awful by many, it also excludes some sound effects mechas make.
Yea, that's not what happened. *Insert Bruno Bucciarati meme*.
Sebastian Carter
I just watched the first movie and I dont understand shit. Why doesn't anyone tell anyone what the angels are. Why is this kid the only one that can pilot the Eva? What was the first impact? Why is there retarded biblical references everywhere? Fuck this is autistic.
Jaxon Young
1. Boku no pico 2. 1 - 24, End of Evangelion, 25+26 3. Christianity 4. Don't know 5. It has already been pretty mainstream since it run on TV
I hear a lot of people do, if I see another post like this I'm not gonna read it and I will abandon the post.
Leo Nelson
you were supposed to watch ep 5 first
Eli Taylor
Dub is ok but only because i love Misato's raspy, pack a day voice. English Asuka's VA really loved her character, and it shows in her performance. everyone else is ok to bad, but its watchable.
Charles Morris
I trust these guys.
Chase Rodriguez
Okay, about these following replies:
Space Runaway Ideon, from what I understand, drags on and doesn't stand the test of time well.
This order is bullshit, ofcourse. Boku no Pico is small boy gayshit. DON'T WATCH THAT!
You are either a troll or someone who did the wrong thing and watched the Rebuild movie first. There is a reason why the children selected by the so-called 'Marduk Institute' can pilot the Evas. Watch the original series.
Aiden Wilson
Go in blind.
Andrew Miller
>did the wrong thing and watched the Rebuild movie first
the description for the movie says this is for people getting first introduced to the story. These assholes lied to me fuck.
Levi Stewart
>Should I watch anything before this? at least 150 animes.
Tyler Stewart
>Boku no Pico is small boy gayshit. DON'T WATCH THAT! Thanks I was looking it up after I replied. Fuck lolis.
Christian imagery is just superficial. Just as how we find ninjas and samurais exotic, so did creators of Evangelion find Biblical symbolism exotic.
Carson Martinez
75.
Julian Flores
Nah fug it.
Kevin Martin
OP just watch Darling in the FranXX instead. It's a more kino anime and does what Eva attemped to do: be good. Then you can watch eva but prepare to be bored at the lack of animation towards the end.
The Rebuilds also carve up characters' complexity from the original. They also added some big titted glasses chick which doesn't fit in with ther rest of the cast, just there for fanservice. And 3rd Rebuild movie is absolutely attrocious, it throws proggresion from previous two movies out of the window.
Nah, FranXX flopped. When you see that two pilots have to assume doggystyle position in their mecha, you know the show is retarded.
Caleb Campbell
Don't be a lazy shit, better start with things like Death Note or Kaiji.
Samuel Brown
No it looks like shit and I hear it's a complete rip off and poorly executed especially near the end. I rather go through berserk again.
Nathan Ramirez
seen death note started kaiji
Jeremiah Johnson
>xbox and ps what a retarded comparison
Justin Adams
>Nah, FranXX flopped. How so? >No it looks like shit and I hear it's a complete rip off and poorly executed especially near the end This is exactly what eva is lmao just watch the second last episode to see what I am talking about.
Leo Thomas
The show ending is absolute kino you fucking zoomer brainlet
Easton Davis
>This is exactly what eva is lmao just watch the second last episode to see what I am talking about. That is why we have End of Evangelion, though there is a lot of people who say that eps. 25-26 take place during certain part of EoE.
Carter Barnes
>reusing old animations because no money >creator loses mind over terrible plot line It's shit, guy
>here is a lot of people who say that eps. 25-26 take place during certain part of EoE Those people are full of shit
Daniel Lee
>PEOPLE ARE FALLING FOR THIS BAIT
Charles Jackson
>people are spoonfeeding How is this thread still up again?
Benjamin Fisher
You know I pretty sure guys are larping as people who just automatically assume every post is someone larping. Oh wait! What if I'm larping as a guy who is calling out larpers that call out larping while breaking the fourth wall. What if this whole life is a simulation!!!! OH GOD NOTHING IS REAL!!!!! Fuck off.
1. Not necessarily. The show takes inspiration from many past mech shows but not to the point where they should feel required to watch beforehand.
2. Watch the original 26 episode series and then follow it up with The End of Evangelion film. Everything else is a separate continuity or a recap.
3. Not really. Just be prepared to listen closely to dialog. Important concepts are brought up and what often sounds like science fiction mumbo-jumbo actually end up being critical to the plot. It's a show you really need to pay attention to rather than watching it in the background.
4. I personally love the dub and it is VERY faithful to the original version. The only downside in my opinion is some poor voice acting from some B characters. If you aren't normally an anime viewer, which it doesn't really sound like you are, the dub will be fine and might even help you understand some of the complicated plot if you aren't used to reading subtitles. It's worth noting that the Netflix version will have a brand new dub that may be better or worse.
5. I'm excited personally. It's an incredible story that has changed the lives of many people and I think there is beauty to that. The more people who see it the better. However, that also means more ignorant people who simply didn't "get it" ruining what otherwise would be solid discussion. Either way I'm glad it's going to have a fresh audience.
