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It
is the year A.D. 2015, a time in which the world is recovering from the
melting of the Antarctic Polar Ice Cap--the planetwide catastrophe known
as "Second Impact". Entities called "Angels" suddenly strike "Tokyo-3",
a specially planned city under construction in the Hakone area. Their true
identities and objectives are unknown. What is known is that they are challenging
mankind to battle with an array of configurations and unusual powers. Mankind's
only means of fighting back against these mysterious foes, the "Angels",
is the "Multi-Purpose Humanoid Fighting Machine, EVANGELION". Ikari Shinji,
the series's main character, is one of three young people chosen by NERV,
a special agency directly attached to the United Nations, to be operators
of EVANGELION. (Translator's note: according to Anno, "nerv" is the German
word for "nerve".--Yamada) The battle which will determine mankind's fate
has begun. What, in fact, are the "Angels"? What fate lies in store for
these young people, and for mankind as a whole? Powerful action scenes.
A thrilling story, with mysteries on top of mysteries. The troubles, conflicts,
and emotional maturation, of young men and women. Dynamic developments.
It all adds up to a hard-hitting anime drama. |
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Launched
on April 10, 1995, Hideaki Anno's creation, Shin Seiki Evangelion became
an instant hit both in Japan, and around the world. With 26 episodes, and
two movies, it has quickly become the all time favorite anime of all time.
Evangelion is unlike most cartoons. Various themes such as self existance,
god, and evolution are constantly thrown out at the audience for self interpertaion. |
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