Evangelion: A Commentary

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

Bonus Episode Unit 04 is the fourth in a series of bonus episodes for the podcast. In this installment, Jacob sits down with a kindred spirit so to speak. Chris, on twitter as @jappert_chris, is another fan of the series and recently found the podcast through a couple of mutual friends who are big fans of God...

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

Bonus Episode Unit 03 features a commentary on the officially licensed short film Evangelion: Another Impact. Featuring the strange Unit Null, this short film features a mix of CG imagery and live action elements to create a completely new take on Evangelion. 

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Episode 25 is the first in a two part episode that serves as a finale for the main series. Regarded as fans with very polarized feelings, some people straight up reject these final episodes in favor of the feature film End of Evangelion. However, this Eva fan is going to try to give these episodes the justice that they deserve. 

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• A rundown on the episode that features a final decision from Shinji that ...

Episode 25 is the first in a two part episode that serves as a finale for the main series. Regarded as fans with very polarized feelings, some people straight up reject these final episodes in favor of the feature film End of Evangelion. However, this Eva fan is going to try to give these episodes the justice that they deserve. 

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• A rundown on the episode that features an introspective look at Human Ins...

Episode 24 is what many consider to be the finale of the series, the crescendo of the series. Kaworu Nagisa arrives as the Seele appointed pilot of Evangelion Unit 02. There is something strange about this boy though. AS the final Angel attacks, Shinji faces his most challenging dilemma yet. 

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• A rundown on the episode that features an invasion from within
• A scene by scene breakdown of Nerv's greatest t...

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

Episode 23 is the second part of a one two punch directly to those heart strings. The sixteenth angel, Armisael, attempts to make physical contact with Unit 00 and Rei. This is a rough one folks. However, we also get some answers to some of those burning questions.

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• A rundown on ...

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

Episode 22 is the first of a two-part coordinated assault to those heart strings. This week, the 15th angel, Arael, attempts to communicate with one of the pilots. As Asuka's mind is invaded and her mental anguish reaches the breaking point, Unit 00 retrieves the Lance of Longinus and uses it to defeat the en...

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

Episode 21 is a history lesson, providing backgorund for the organization that has become known as Nerv. Told through a series of flash backs from the most secretive cast members, the story of Seele and the man who defied them for someone he loved becomes clear.

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• A rundown on the...

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

Episode 20 is a veritable playground for metaphor and allegory. There is so much more depth to the meanderings of Shinji Ikari's mind as Misato and Ritsuko struggle to pull him from the depths of Unit 01's soul.

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• A rundown on the episode that spends a whole lot of time inside Shi...

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.

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• A rundown on the episode that features the struggle against the most dang...

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.

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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.

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• A rundown...

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.

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• A rundown on the ...

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!

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• A brief introduction to this se...

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!

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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.

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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 abou...

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. 

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• A rundown on the episode that features not only a bit of background on Misato, but a...

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. 

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• A rundown on the episode that features on of the most terrifying Angels tha...