Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1
by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
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Book Reviews of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1
Book Review: WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I'M A PILOT?
Summary: 4 Stars
14 year old Shinji Ikari is being driven to a meeting with a father he hasn't seen in years. The problem is that on the way he has to make his way through an "Angel" a gigantic robotic monster who is destroying the city, trying to get to the base of "NERV", a shadow organization created by the United Nations, which is run by Shinji's father. NERV has constructed biomechanical semi-sentient mecha called "EVAs", and Shinji has been brought unwittingly to pilot one of them. He already has some anger issues because his father abandoned him and his mother but you can imagine his reaction when he is told he is one the "Third Children", adolescents who have a natural affinity to synch up with the EVA controls. Due to the wounds of another female pilot, the only one left to fight the Angel is Shinji. Talk about trial by fire!
The art by Yoshiyuki Sadamato is simply gorgeous and feels more like anime than manga. The things I have to complain about that were also in the anime is mainly the character of Shinji. He is such a loser! Everytime he has to do something difficult, he starts breaking down crying and yelling just like a....well, a fourteen year-old. If a kid of this age was thrust into the situation, this would most likely be how he would act. But there is something unseemly in the fact that the creator Hideaki Anno used the anime and manga to voice his own lack of courage in facing his problems. At times the plot oozes with Prozac and immature maleness.
Book Review: Psychologically disturbed characters try to save the world
Summary: 4 Stars
Having never seen the anime, my perspective on the book is probably different from the average reader. Upon first reading, I found Volume 1 to have a relatively simple plot hiding behind the complex scenes and characterizations. Perhaps this is the beauty of Evangelion: it seems so difficult to understand, but at the most basic level it's just another case of humanity trying to preserve itself. And yet this series presents the classic dilemma with such a unique twist. Shinji obviously has some major issues, and with a father like Gendo Ikari, it's understandable. The tension between father and son is so strong; in fact the interactions/conflicts between all the human characters provide a quiet turbulence throughout the story.
One complaint, however: Evangelion is Sadamoto's first full-length manga, and it shows. Although most of the artwork is certainly up to par, the fight scenes between the evangelion and the angel in Vol. 1 were difficult to follow. Perhaps for someone who had seen the anime, this would be not so much of a problem, but since I'm not too familiar with the Who's-Who of Big Honkin' Robots, I couldn't always figure out who was hitting who. Otherwise, Neon Genesis Evangelion is an excellent story and highly recommended for those who like something that's stretch their minds.
Book Review: "Fly me to the moon..."
Summary: 5 Stars
So U say U want a good graphic novel? This is it! This is one of the best manga series around! The author, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto is one of Japan's finest artists and his ability to spin the most intricate tale and create the most gorgeous characters (he really knows how to develop characters! They each have their own stories!) and THEN draw them is ab"soul"utely AmAzInG! *^.^* The first volume kind of introduces you to the world of Neo-Tokyo and then takes off right there into the story. The story itself is kind of biblical in nature and produces an interesting controversy of life. This I refuse to tell. But you are introduced to one of the best sci-fi/anime stories around so pay attention to detail because if U aren't careful, you could end up a little confused. Once U start reading, you just can't stop! But oh...when U finally understand the whole story, it REALLY is a beautiful web spun by a one-of-a-kind dreamer. U go Yoshiyuki Sadamoto! Read Evangelion, and be swept into another world...Book Review: i never knew
Summary: 5 Stars
ok, i'm one of your normal anime lovers. i like dbz, sailor moon, gundam wing, outlaw star, magic knight rayearth, and cardcapture sakura. well, i have seen this in the store before and i wanted to buy it, but the tapes are $24.95. i don't have that kinda of money. so, i passed on getting evangelion. well, i went to the library that day. i am friends with the people in the children's section, so i went to talk w/ them. well, what do i see on the ledge behind the desk? 1-4 in the viz novel series! well, only one was ready to be checked out, so i got it, read it, loved it. i got the next 3 the next day. i loved them too. now i just need the fifth one to come out. i love the series so far. so will you. now evangelion is one my fave list. and here's a message: if you don't have the money to buy the tapes, and you parents won't let you get it here, CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!! that's where i first found these.Book Review: i never knew
Summary: 5 Stars
ok, i'm one of your normal anme lovers. i like bdz, sailor moon, gundam wing, outlaw star, magic knight rayearth, and cardcapture sakura. well, i have seen this in the store before and i wanted to buy it, but the tapes are .... i don't have that kinda of money. so, i passed on getting evangelion. well, i went to the library that day. i am friends with the poeple in the children's section, so i went to talk w/ them. well, what do i see on the ledge behind the desk? 1-4 in the viz novel series. well, only one was ready to be chesked out, so i got it, read it, loved it. i got the next 3 the next day. i loved them too. now i just need the fifth one to come out. i love the series so far. so will you. now evangelion is one my fave list. and here's a message. if you don't have the money to buy the tapes, and you parents won't let you get it here, CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRABRY!! that's where i frist found these.