Most Annoying Male Character ever

[Jumpyshoes]

Have you watched the entire series? Also, what is your question? Post it on the post I made. I'll see if I can answer. Not a NGE expert though.

[Dan]

The entire series is only those 24 episodes and the movie, right?

[Jumpyshoes]

Yea. Exept there are 2 movies. And 26 episodes. And the director's cut. And the other moves that's gonna come out.

[Florin]

There were 26 episodes of Evangelion originally, then the End of Evangelion was made as an alternate ending (to substitute last 2 episodes). Both endings suck, but the original one is at least less depressing. As for the characters, it's not just Shinji but the entire cast is irritating mental case one way or another.

[Nitewolfz]

Actually in my opinion, the original ending (epiodes 25&26) focus on the psychological aspects, whereas the movie endings are the more "physical" aspects, so it's the same ending (except for that very uncalled for wanking scene). Lol, the cast is alot less annoying when you're undergoing the same problems and you learn to relate with them (perhaps I'm a little psychotic on my own). I find idealists far more annoying (especially whiny ones).

[Florin]

Actually in my opinion, the original ending (epiodes 25&26) focus on the psychological aspects, whereas the movie endings are the more "physical" aspects, so it's the same ending (except for that very uncalled for wanking scene). Lol, the cast is alot less annoying when you're undergoing the same problems and you learn to relate with them (perhaps I'm a little psychotic on my own). I find idealists far more annoying (especially whiny ones).

Well, I think I agree with you here, these endings just show the same event from different POV. Truth is, creators were simply short on time and money when making original ending, so they chose to give it a "surrealistic" and "psychological" feel as an excuse for lame animation. And the End of Evangelion is actually the ending they wanted to make in the first place.

Also, you are basically confirming my theory that Evangelion is anime for psychotic people

[HolyCow]

Quoting director Hideki Anno:

I don't understand why so many people like Evangelion - the characters are so sick!

I kinda hated Shinji throughout the series, but not as much as perhaps Keichi or Shirou. Sure he whines a lot, but then again you have to remember that he's being connected to a living mecha that is connected with his nervous system and is difficult as hell to pilot - not to mention that millions of people depend on you, that's a lot of stress. And he's only 14. And he's already as good as an orphan. His mum died while he was young, and Gendou doesn't give a damn about him. All these psychological factors probably weighed down a lot on him, so I can at least relate with that.

Of course, some people will just say that he's a whiny Itsuki, and a pansy, and real men should just shut up and pilot the damn thing. While it's also partially true, all I'm going to say is, you're being too hard on the kid

If you ask me, Gendou is more of a detestable character than Shinji. Sure, he's a brilliant strategist and all, but he's pretty much a failure as a father IMO. Just my two cents.

[pxstg]

As Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the mangaka and character designer of Eva said:

"Our aim was to be the antithesis of all giant robot animated shows around us."

I'd say they did a damn good job if that's the case. Shinji doesn't just relapse in character development after episode 16, he actually takes a pretty solid turn for the worse. It's one of the motifs in Eva: whenever characters become determined and seem like they will over come difficulties, they fail completely. (Asuka vs. Mass produced evas, Shinji vs the angel in ep16, everybody vs. the angel in ep19, etc.) It is really an incredibly cruel show, because for the first half it really emotionally attaches the viewer to the characters and for the second half it brutally destroys each and every one of them.If you watch it purely out of love for the characters... yeah it is a seriously masochistic experience. There is lots and lots of social and psychological commentary in Evangelion as well however, and after watching it a couple bazillion times, you can sort of separate yourself from the horror and appreciate its full depth.

I have to agree with HolyCow on Shinji's case though... you try having your dad fuse your mom's soul with a giant hideous robot when you're four years old and living in separation from anyone who remotely cares about you in a post apocalyptic world only to be called back by your dad again later to act as the pilot of your mom-robot-beast (which you still have heavily suppressed memories of) and fight some outlandish monster attacking your dad's underground city. It's a tough life, seriously.

[Dan]

I have to agree with HolyCow on Shinji's case though... you try having your dad fuse your mom's soul with a giant hideous robot when you're four years old and living in separation from anyone who remotely cares about you in a post apocalyptic world only to be called back by your dad again later to act as the pilot of your mom-robot-beast (which you still have heavily suppressed memories of) and fight some outlandish monster attacking your dad's underground city. It's a tough life, seriously.

Psssh, I could do all that and I still have time to do homework and get a full eight hours of sleep. Piece of cake.

[Jumpyshoes]

I have to agree with HolyCow on Shinji's case though... you try having your dad fuse your mom's soul with a giant hideous robot when you're four years old and living in separation from anyone who remotely cares about you in a post apocalyptic world only to be called back by your dad again later to act as the pilot of your mom-robot-beast (which you still have heavily suppressed memories of) and fight some outlandish monster attacking your dad's underground city. It's a tough life, seriously.

Psssh, I could do all that and I still have time to do homework and get a full eight hours of sleep. Piece of cake.

Only 8? I could get at least 10.

[Setherzam]

I want to change my vote to Keiichi now...

[Jumpyshoes]

I want to change my vote to Keiichi now...

Why? Shirou is more annoying than him IMHO.

[Jumpyshoes]

Shiki's powers allows him to destroy anything, as long as he has a sharp object.

Sorry about double posting.

The more precise term for this is kill, as explained in the game, anime, and manga. Also, he doesn't even need a sharp object. He could use his finger.

[ben1234]

Shiki's powers allows him to destroy anything, as long as he has a sharp object.

Sorry about double posting.

The more precise term for this is kill, as explained in the game, anime, and manga. Also, he doesn't even need a sharp object. He could use his finger.

So you can "kill" a chair?

[Florin]

I have to agree with HolyCow on Shinji's case though... you try having your dad fuse your mom's soul with a giant hideous robot when you're four years old and living in separation from anyone who remotely cares about you in a post apocalyptic world only to be called back by your dad again later to act as the pilot of your mom-robot-beast (which you still have heavily suppressed memories of) and fight some outlandish monster attacking your dad's underground city. It's a tough life, seriously.

It's not that anyone's saying Shinji's behavior is unrealistic, you know. It's just that whatever reasons he has don't make him any less annoying. Overloading character with angst to make him look more "complex" is a cheap thing to do.