Just one more set of reviews after this one, and I can stop this blog from being consumed by the past. But from a theological standpoint, or it a philosophical...fuck it, this is Evangelion, so will go with the prior...anyway the past is part of us, just don't let it consume you.
Why did I go with a quote (okay, a paraphrase) from "Master of Tai Chi" (favorite Jet Li film) which just confirms the statement before it? Probably the alcoholic part of me. Watch Master of Tai Chi to understand that.
As for the musical menu tonight, the theme for these reviews was "Glycerin" by Bush. I was looking for "Swallowed," but I suppose I was thinking faster than people were converting their Casio talents to data files.Stage 6: I... Cry
After a nightmare with the same monster from his Eva experience, Shinji awakens in the hospital. Here he sees Rei again, and his father talking to her and only glaring at him. Misato comes to pick up Shinji and to discuss his lodgings.
Again, there doesn't seem to be much for character building in a non-action issue, but this stage is pretty good. There is a lot of comedy and a full story instead of the DBZ one piece of the action per issue deal. Also the ending of the issue gives us great incite into the character of Shinji.
Stage 7: Closing Hearts
Geez, you come to a school after a catastrophe occurs in the city, and immediately people start to say things about you. Shinji cannot keep the secret that he is an Eva pilot from his classmates. Despite the respect of many, one kid, Toji Suzahara wants to beat the crap out of him for accidentally injuring his little sister in the battle with the Angel. Despite all this drama, Shinji is still willing to pilot the Eva, but he does wonder why.
If they took out the Angels, all the issues would be as full as the first, fifth, and sixth. There is still a problem with building the supporting cast personalities, but Shinji keeps getting additions to him which may be more important. Again the comedy seems to be put wherever it can to break up the drama. This really helps make this issue and the above mentioned issues (except 5) work so well.Shinji's Bad Mood
Shinji must feel like pissing everyone off. Misato is angered at how Shinji is so willing to kill himself if needed, and Toji still wants a piece. Somehow, Shinji continues with the way he acts which seems likely to place him is some really deep s***. If it wasn't for an Angel attack, Toji may have been able to try his own psychological therapy of our hero.
The issue does shows us how great Toji and Kensuke will act as a team, and it finally shows that Misato is a much deeper character. The conflict between Shinji and Toji does seem like it is played for laughs which is funny, but it sort of hurts the story. Still, this maybe worth it since we now have the completion of the three stooges.
Neon Genesis Evangelion © 1995 Gainax courtesy of Viz Comics
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