Is Neon Genesis Evangelion problematic?

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion problematic?

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a show that has a lot of great ideas that gives up on its plot roughly half way through, with incredibly problematic issues. But despite all of that, the show also captures the despair, frustration and anger that defines depression in a powerful and sobering way.

Why is Evangelion controversial?

The violence isn't simple cartoon violence, it's bloody, visceral, and frightening. Neon Genesis Evangelion is a mecha anime far more concerned with the psychology of its characters than skyscraper-sized battles. ... It's also quite brutal, the violence isn't simple cartoon violence, it's bloody, visceral, and frightening.

How would you describe Evangelion?

Basically, Evangelion is a story about two aliens who come to populate the same planet by accident with the souls of their dead friends by making vessels for them to be reincarnated in. They fight, Shinji whines a bit, they merge, they decide the whole thing is silly and call it off.

Is Evangelion an adult?

The Neon Genesis Evangelion Manga ran in Shonen Ace, so it was targeted at the shonen audience, or boys between 12–18. It is considered “dark shonen” comparable to Death Note, Deadman Wonderland, and Attack on Titan, which can get mistaken as seinen, or adult men's series.

How many episodes are in Neon Genesis Evangelion?

26 Neon Genesis Evangelion/Numero di puntate

Is Evangelion really that depressing?

Nope. As Ke'Aun said, most people in the show are depressed, but the show is not about depression and it's only a minor theme tackled when Shinji ran away from Nerv and his responsibilities. The real theme of Evangelion is the fear people have in getting close to each other.

What order should I watch Evangelion on Netflix?

But if you really want to feel what all Evangelion films feel like, then your watching order should be:

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion.
2. The End of Evangelion.
3. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth.
4. Evangelion: Death(True)
5. The Revival of Evangelion / Death(True)²
6. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.