EVA Series: The Break: The TV Series, the Old Theatrical Films, and My Steel Girlfriend
Thirty years ago, "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (EVA) was officially born. This work not only holds a unique position in the history of anime but has also had a profound impact on the mental states of numerous otaku at home and abroad (for better or worse). On this occasion, "Leftover Talk" presents a three-part special EVA series. The hosts and guest speakers will discuss EVA around its production history and plot, combined with their personal journeys, to explore why this work has transcended time and generations to become a coordinate in the spiritual worlds of otaku from different eras. This episode is the second in the series, where the "Leftover Talk" hosts discuss our canonical EVAs: the TV series, the old theatrical films, and "My Steel Girlfriend" (which also includes Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's manga). Before recording, the hosts fully revisited this work that brought us such a huge impact back then. Ultimately, we decided to set aside knowledge popularization and historical background to focus on the work itself, especially the character relationships and key plot points. With a bit more age and viewing experience, we have gained new insights into why EVA is a masterpiece. Of course, inevitably, the hosts also engaged in "debating scriptures" over some "important academic questions."
Original Chinese title & description
EVA系列之破：TV版、旧剧场版与我的钢铁女友
距今三十年前，《新世纪福音战士》（EVA）正式诞生，这部作品不仅在动漫史上有其独特地位，也对众多海内外阿宅的精神状态造成了深远影响（有好有坏）。值此之际，《边角聊》推出一共三期的的EVA特别系列。各位主播以及场外嘉宾将围绕制作历史、作品剧情，结合各自的心路历程来畅聊EVA并探究这部作品究竟为何能超越时间和代际，进而成为了不同世代阿宅们精神世界的坐标。 本期是系列第二集，边角聊主播团畅谈我们心目中的EVA正典：TV版、旧剧场版，以及《我的钢铁女友》（也包含贞本义行的漫画）。在录制之前，主播们完整重温了这部在当年给我们带来巨大冲击的作品，最终决定，我们将抛开知识科普、时代背景，专注探讨作品本身，尤其是其中的人物关系和重点剧情。在积累了多一些的年龄和阅番量后，我们对EVA为什么是神作有了新的体会。当然，不可避免，主播之间对于一些“重要学术问题”也开启“辩经”。
Participation credit “本期参与者”：沙青青（微信公众号：13号埋立地、小红书：Sha-13号埋立地）。
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