Evangelion: A Commentary

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 19 is the pivotal episode in which the series finally reaches its exciting peak before the freefall that is coming. This episode is a masterpiece in animation and serves as the beginning of the end.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features the struggle against the most dangerous angel faces thusfar, Zeruel
• A major break through for Shinji in terms of his acceptance of his role as a pilot for Evangelion Unit 01
• A brief mention of an upcoming concern in Japan in which Evangelion and Godzilla will face off through Shiro Sagisu's amazing music
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's The Beast II, which accompanies one of the most jarring sequences of the series

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 18 is one of the most popular episodes of the entire series. Titled Ambivalence, this week's episode is intense and violent unlike the rest of the series to this point. This episode is the last push over the mountain. From this point forward, the series accelerates until.. on more final.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features the bloodiest massacre of the series to date, the fight against the 13th Angel Bardiel
• A breaking point for Shinji as Gendo employs the dummy plug system
• Some news about the final entry in the evangelion series found at Crunchyroll News http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/11/17/final-rebuild-of-evangelion-movie-reportedly-finally-in-development
• A discussion on Evangelion and Pokemon united
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Normal Blood for one of the bloodiest battles of the entire series

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 17 features a whole lot of shots of faces. That's right, another "Calm before the storm" episode in which the identity of the fourth child is alluded to without so much subtelty. Toji and Hikari strike up a bit of a romance and Kaji reveals his melons to Shinji.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features a whole lot of silence, devoid of music and focused on the silence as a character all its own
• A candid moment between Shinji and Kaji in which Kaji reveals his secret garden
• Some background about the first and second branches of Nerv
• A long overdue response to a listener email
• A discussion about fruit, with information drawn from https://www.japanimal.org/living-melons.php
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Waking in the Morning with a short biography on Hideaki Anno's school experience found on the Studio Khara website http://khara.co.jp/hideakianno/personal-biography.html

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 16 contains some of the most intense and frightening scenes of the entire series. Shinji and Unit 01 are absorbed into the Dirac Sea body of Leliel, the 12th Angel. As Misato and NERV consider how to rescue him, Shinji has an encouter with.... something.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features a living shadow, so much blood, and the horrific revation of what dwells within the Evanglions
• A breakdown of what Shinji experiences while trapped within the Sea of Dirac
• A look into the possible motivations for the Angels
• Some appreciation from Jacob for the response from listeners
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Angel Attack III
• A bonus musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Mother is the First Other

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Bonus Episode Unit 02 is the second in a series of bonus episodes for podcast. In this installment, Jacob gets some analysis in while also providing some much needed shout outs for the listeners. Also, the exciting conclusion to the Review Contest!

Topics for this Episode:

• A brief introduction to this second bonus episode, which offers some character insight while also recognizing more of series composer Shiro Sagisu's themes
• An in depth analysis of Asuka through her relationship with Shinji
• A short foray into Rei Ayanami and what she really means to Gendo Ikari
• A look into what makes Misato and Kaji's relationship so powerful
• A thank you to some of the listeners of the show
• The announcement of the winner of the Review Contest

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 15 is a real thinker with some serious pathos appeal. This episode features a battle with inner motives rather than the Angels. Shinji and Asuka find something to do to entertain themselves while Misato, Kaji, and Ritsuko attend a wedding. There are some serious revelations in this episode folks!

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features more character development and plot points than any episode thusfar
• A major revelation as to what dwells beneath Nerv HQ in Central Dogma and Terminal Dogma
• A few internet items including a fan made human sized Lilith statue (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/01/04/video-fan-makes-a-human-sized-sculpture-of-2nd-angel-lilith-from-evangelion) and The New York Gospel Choir's take on Cruel Angel's Thesis (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/10/29-1/new-york-gospel-choir-performs-cruel-angels-thesis-on-japanese-talent-show)
• Some appreciation from Jacob for the response from listeners
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Those Women Longed for the Touch of Others' Lips and Thus Invited their Kisses.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 14 may be a recap episode, but there is also a wealth of clues and some serious insight into Unit 00 and Rei. There is a rundown of each fight with the Angels, some Human Instrumentality talk, and Rei descends into the depths with the Lance of Longinus. It is a great episode.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features a recap of all the previous fights with the Angels and a whole lot of Human Instrumentality business
• A test to see how well the pilots fare in each other's Evangelions
• An Evangelion ride at Universal Studios Japan and an exhibition by Studio Khara!
• Some listener emails and a question for Jacob
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Rei I, which is as mysterious and haunting as the character who shares the name

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 13 is just bursting with technological babble and scientific theory regarding bio-technology. The three Magi are compromised as the eleventh Angel Iruel attempts to break into the supercomputer and self-destruct. However, Dr. Akagi is there to save the day and in the end, we find out a little bit about her mother, Naoko Akagi.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features some background on Ritsuko and her battle against the smallest Angel, Iruel
• A super scary jounrey into the inner workings of the Magi supercomputer
• A pitiful attempt to analyze the series' use of biological nomenclature
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's Harbinger of Tragedy, a piece that is more of a cacophonous assault than a musical selection

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 12 really gets into Misato's head and provides a wealth of background about her and what drives her to work for NERV. Additionally, the massive 10th Angel, Sahaquiel, attacks from orbit.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features not only a bit of background on Misato, but also an amazing fight against the largest angel yet
• A brief foray into the internets for some Evangelion news updates
• A contest offer, so to speak
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's She said, "Don't Make Others Suffer For Your Personal Hatred with a full on fanboy attack on the battle sequence featured in this episode

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Episode 11 provides us a snapshot into the daily lives of the cast and puts them in an unexpected situation as the power supply for the entire city is cut off, just in time for the ninth Angel to attack.

Topics for this episode:

• A rundown on the episode that features on of the most terrifying Angels that the pilots have encountered thusfar
• A little bit of subtle humor
• A brief discussion on the dynamics between Asuka, Rei and Shinji
• A listener email that sparks a much too lengthy discussion on the anime trope of tsundere
• A musical spotlight on Shiro Sagisu's The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still with a discussion about the jazzy feels that come from listening to such a piece

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