CATDOLL: Tears of the times? Netizens discuss why people are obsessed with "EVA"

The animation work "Neon Genesis Evangelion" in the 1990s is well-known to everyone. This work captured the hearts of many viewers as soon as it debuted in the 1990s. The unique plot and world view of this work still seem to be quite shocking. It was a phenomenal animation at the time and was also regarded as a classic by many people. Its popularity can be said to be enduring. However, some young netizens now said that after watching "EVA", they didn't quite understand what was so classic about this work and felt that it was nothing special. So many netizens joined the discussion and pointed out the classic aspects of this work.

Netizen's opinion: As a post-00s, I am used to watching current anime and I don't understand why so many uncles are obsessed with "EVA". I don't think it's anything special.

Netizens' opinions: "EVA" is a truly digital work that broke through the TV station's production committee method, which was innovative at the time. At that time, animation was generally made with celluloid film.

Netizens’ opinions: In the 1990s, this work felt completely different from other works and was very advanced.

Netizen's opinion: Although I was not born 20 years ago, according to my research, the mecha anime at that time were basically like "Gundam", with a worldview of fighting in the universe. "EVA" was a very different work at the time. It was set in the modern and contemporary times close to reality. The protagonist Shinji was also different from the pilots in general mecha anime. He was a timid and simple young man who was forced to be involved in the war. The interpersonal relationships in the play were also dark and realistic. Although there were 26 episodes, the main plot did not progress much in the middle. A lot of time was spent on describing the changes in the characters' psychology from different angles in detail. This was also a unique practice of anime in the 1990s.

Netizens’ opinions: The painting alone is amazing. The frame rate of OP is more than twice that of ordinary anime, which is quite luxurious.

Netizens' opinions: Ayanami Rei is the originator of the silent heroine! A taciturn and expressionless beauty, she occasionally kills many young men with a smile. Although there is not a lot of plot, it can still achieve climaxes. There are also a lot of Ming Dynasty fonts directly on the screen during the narration, which gives a sense of SF.

Netizens' opinions: I really don't understand it. The stream-of-consciousness opening, the obscure content, the statements that just speak to the audience, and the unclear meaning of the theatrical version at the end. The theatrical version in recent years is completely in a parallel space with the animation.

Netizens' opinions: At that time, the popularity of Ayanami Rei and Asuka could surpass that of real idols. Everyone is discussing whether they like the cold Ayanami Rei or the passionate Asuka.