Why is Evangelion so creepy?

That's because Neon Genesis Evangelionis a kaleidoscope of psychological horror and a philosophical monologue under the guise of a mecha anime. Anyone who looks is risking their innocence and optimism. In hindsight, that's to be expected in an anime where traumatized children are forced to fight apocalyptic beings.
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Why is Evangelion so unsettling?

The series deconstructs its casts' traumas while subjecting them to ever-escalating torment and investigating the pain that comes with human connection. It's also quite brutal, the violence isn't simple cartoon violence, it's bloody, visceral, and frightening.
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What is Shinji's mental illness?

Shinji's personality traits have been linked to psychiatric conditions, such as depressive disorder, anxiety, social phobia, avoidant and borderline personality.
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Is Neon Genesis Evangelion inappropriate?

Yes it contains violence, yes it contains religious connotations, and yes there is mild nudity and sexual content.
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Is Evangelion controversial?

Neon Genesis Evangelion received critical acclaim but also garnered controversy. Particularly controversial were the last two episodes of the show, as the ending was considered confusing and abstract to many viewers and critics alike.
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Is Evangelion on Netflix censored?

Evangelion has no more cursing

Curse words were actually added to the original English version to better get across the intent of the dialogue. But those curse words have been taken out of the Netflix version, resulting in those moments feeling dramatically different.
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Why Is End of Evangelion so weird?

In the end, we encourage you to think of Evangelion as a series that doesn't have a “right” interpretation. Because of its troubled production, many plot elements and themes changed course over time, which makes explaining what the ending actually means a mess from a structural viewpoint.
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Can a 13 year old watch Evangelion?

Absolutely NOT for young children. The story and characters are very complex and just wouldn't interest a kid. On another note, the show has a LOT of nudity, violence, and contains scenes of sexual assault and offscreen sex.
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How old do you need to be to watch Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a beautiful and seemingly simplistic show that explores extremely deep ideas throughout the show. If you are looking for someone to understand these concepts, a proper age range could be around 16+.
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Why is Kakegurui a 15?

Rated 15 for strong threat, sex references

Kakegurui×× is the second season of a Japanese anime series revolving around the school Hyakkaou Private Academy, where gambling is the favorite activity of its wealthy students.
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Is Shinji a psychopath?

He's grown a near sociopathic inability to understand other people's emotions, only believes what he wants to believe, but in his rationale, nobody wants him, so they can all just die. Nobody cares whether or not he exists, nothing ever changes, so they can all just die.
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Is Evangelion a nihilist?

Evangelion is still a work that does its level best to defy easy interpretation, but the modern version of the franchise has largely abandoned the nihilism that was at its core in the 90s version.
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Was Shinji supposed to be a girl?

Shinji was supposed to be a girl, but they changed her into being a boy because GunBuster and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water both had female protagonists.
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What is the most disturbing anime?

The Most Terrifying Horror Anime of All Time
  • Another (2012) Another is an excellent gateway into Japanese horror. ...
  • Berserk (1997) ...
  • Black Butler (2008–2009) ...
  • Boogiepop Phantom (2000) ...
  • Castlevania (2017–2021) ...
  • Corpse Party: Tortured Souls (2013) ...
  • Deadman Wonderland (2011) ...
  • Death Note (2006–2007)
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Why can EVAS only be piloted by 14 year olds?

From the Evangelion Proposal page 11, it mentioned that: When choosing the pilot, the A10 nerve synchronization rate and the adaptivity to impact is the most important. It is found by Marduk Institute that, 14 years old mother-less teenager can establish the purest and stablest connection with EVA.
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Is Evangelion a horror anime?

It reveals the horror of untreated trauma and the havoc it can unleash on one's life. It ruminates on the pain of loneliness and what it means to struggle with depression and anxiety. Evangelion is a story about children who carry tremendous hurt in their hearts and are desperate to feel some semblance of warmth.
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What age rating is AOT?

There is no adult content. It have violence like it shows dead bodies and some people are massacred by Titans however it does not show direct killings means killing is not shown but bodies are.It is really good for ages 13 and above.It is good for entertainment also.
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Why is Death Note Rated TV 14?

Parents need to know that this mature Adult Swim anime series isn't intended for kids. It revolves around a high school student who becomes a serial killer. Since his victims are all criminals, he justifies the murders as a way of creating a crime-free world. Most of the deaths aren't too graphic, but they're frequent.
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Why does Asuka call Shinji disgusting?

Since everyone became one, there were no secrets to be hidden. The reason why Asuka said "disgusting" because while they were one, she found out and knew what he did to her unconscious body. Because of that, the first thing she said when she saw him was "disgusting".
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What is the message of End of Evangelion?

By rejecting his merging with Human Instrumentality The End of Evangelion, Shinji is not just claiming agency but accepting his humanity in its totality for the first time. This triumph is immediately complicated when he attacks Asuka, his sole companion on Earth in the wake of Human Instrumentality.
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How many endings are there to Evangelion?

For being one of the most iconic and influential anime series of all time, Neon Genesis Evangelion is also one of the most confusing; as of the franchise's most recent film, released on Amazon Prime earlier this month, the series has officially ended four times.
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What did Netflix Remove from Evangelion?

To the dismay of those who love ending credits, Netflix's release also omitted Evangelion's iconic, karaoke-style renditions of Bart Howard's “Fly Me to the Moon” from its American release.
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What did Netflix cut from Evangelion?

It all started with Netflix removing the covers of the song "Fly Me to the Moon" at the end of each episode, a change which The Wrap says is due to licensing fees.
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Why are they called Angels in Evangelion?

Usage. As most commonly used in the show and elsewhere, the word "Angel" refers to any of Adam's fifteen children, whom NERV must systematically destroy over the course of the story. Adam itself, the designated "First Angel", is occasionally included with its offspring when speaking of Angels collectively.
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Who is Shinji's love interest?

Throughout the majority of the manga, Shinji appears to be attracted to Rei Ayanami, and their relationship is far more developed than in the anime. After the battle against Ramiel, Shinji offers support to an injured Rei to walk to the rescue team, in a similar way it is implied at the end of Evangelion 1.0.
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