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I know what you mean, althoug I'm only on episode 16 right now. I think this is a flaw many old anime have, since they try to feet the plot into the "monster of the week" format and that means crunching a lot of exposition and lore into one episode.it was really difficult to follow through all the way to episode 26. very long buildup for me personally.
That may be because NGE isn't about the story at all, so it takes a complete backseat most of the time. It's a character exploration, not a narrative story.I know what you mean, althoug I'm only on episode 16 right now. I think this is a flaw many old anime have, since they try to feet the plot into the "monster of the week" format and that means crunching a lot of exposition and lore into one episode.
That's not exactly right, they focus a great deal on characters which is awesome, seeing all their flaws and how everyone is a little bit damaged, which you could expect from survivors of such a huge disaster. But the hint and clues they drop in the spaces between have little impact, they are underwhelming. That might change on the last half, but so far that is the impression I have.That may be because NGE isn't about the story at all, so it takes a complete backseat most of the time. It's a character exploration, not a narrative story.
So the "build-up" you both are talking about is basically the time it takes until the characters crack under the pressure.
That's what Hideaki Anno created it as, in his own words. Take away from it what you want, I'm not telling you how to experience things. But if you expect that NGE puts the story first and characters second, and not the other way around, you might end up disappointed.That's not exactly right, they focus a great deal on characters which is awesome, seeing all their flaws and how everyone is a little bit damaged, which you could expect from survivors of such a huge disaster. But the hint and clues they drop in the spaces between have little impact, they are underwhelming. That might change on the last half, but so far that is the impression I have.
I don't see how these two are mutually exclusive?It's a character exploration, not a narrative story.
This part I entirely agree with though.So the "build-up" you both are talking about is basically the time it takes until the characters crack under the pressure.
This is at least consistent with my experience -- I connected with at least one, maybe two of the characters, and I really appreciated the story (including the infamous TV ending).his is why some people love it and other hate it. If you don't connect with at least a single character on more than just a shallow level you will have a hard time understanding why it ended up being a masterpiece.
It isn't. But one is the main point, and the other serves as a vehicle for the first.I don't see how these two are mutually exclusive?
I think I get what you're saying, just that I wouldn't have used the terms you used. To me, a character development story is still "story", it's just not necessarily the "backstory about the angels and the mechs and all the worldbuilding" story, which seems to be what you mean by that term.It isn't. But one is the main point, and the other serves as a vehicle for the first.
Normally we are used to characters propelling the plot. In NGE, on the other hand, the story is propelling the characters.
Yeah, I used very technical terms and concepts without explaining them. My mistake.I think I get what you're saying, just that I wouldn't have used the terms you used. To me, a character development story is still "story", it's just not necessarily the "backstory about the angels and the mechs and all the worldbuilding" story, which seems to be what you mean by that term.
It couldn't get anymore relatable tbhSo far it's like watching a depressed wet sock pilot a robot.
Does the MC ever liven up?
So far it's like watching a depressed wet sock pilot a robot.
I just started this today and I'm loving it so far but
Does the MC ever liven up?
So far it's like watching a depressed wet sock pilot a robot.
The Rick and Morty from anime. I liked it, but I didn't think it was amazing as people say. Guess I'm not philosophical and smart enough to understand symbolism to adore it as other people do.
I probably repeat myself, but NGE is a character study. So if you don't have at least one character you can identify yourself with or find very interesting, then you won't get what makes it great and are only left with the highbrow philosophical stuff.I still haven't finished it but nostalgia goggles are a thing. I think sometimes shows like this get so much hype because nostalgia makes people remember it with a fancier coat of paint than what it really has. I'm enjoying it so far though.