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The Insane "Psychology" of Anime
From Evangelion to Akira, Lain to Ghost in the Shell; what do all your favorite 90’s anime have in common? Two “psychologists:” Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Yes,…
Ghost in the Shell, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain


The Antagonist: The System
“The System,” some kind of deeply hidden procedure or agency, makes a great antagonist. Tell you why in a sec. You see “The System” in a lot of…
Confessions of an Overage otaku
Neon Genesis Evangelion, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Revolutionary Girl Utena, WONDER EGG PRIORITY


A Final Response to Evangelion Fans
I didn’t want to talk about this anime again. But it’s one of those series where the fanbase is incredibly exhausting and can’t seem to shut the hell…


Fanart Friday: Dance, Asuka
Perhaps taking inspiration from the classic episode of the series, “Dance Like You Want to Win!”, these series of three illustrations portraying Asuka as a dancer seem like…


5 Romantic Valentine’s Day Tips From Evangelion
From the incredible stable mind of Hideaki Anno, Neon Genesis Evangelion was landmark in animation whose influence continues to drive the medium forward. While not directly romantic in…


Character Analysis: Ryuji Takusa
It seems bizarre that one of the anime I write about a lot is Toradora. I mean, compared to Neon Genesis Evangelion or Cowboy Bebop or The Melancholy…
Confessions of an Overage otaku
Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Toradora!


Fanart Friday: I Walk the Lonely Streets of Tokyo-3
Where is everyone? Probably hiding from angel attacks of course. You’d think Rei would be more cautious, too, but she’s not really all there. ★ 【Paindude】「 III 」…
Evangelion, RahXephon, Argento Soma, and Fafner - Aged Anime
Four Related Classic Mecha Anime Neon Genesis Evangelion was the the first of a new generation of mecha anime that started in 1995 and ran u...


Favorite AMVs of 2022 (#20-#11)
20. Congratulations! You Deserve a Prizeeditor: Kanada Jinanime: Neon Genesis Evangelionmusic: Matt Maltese – “You Deserve an Oscar” Kanada Jin’s “And I Run” is …


7 Lovecraftian Horror Anime Filled With Wriggling Cosmic Horror
In most horror anime, the terror often comes from the threat of death to the characters. Terrorized by ghosts, hunted by killers, and splattered into bloody
Devilman, Housing Complex C, Junji Ito Collection, Made in Abyss, Neon Genesis Evangelion


Perception and Reality of Evangelion
Some would have you believe that Neon Genesis Evangelion is an psychological masterpiece, but there is another side to that coin.


5 Reasons To Watch: Neon Genesis Evangelion
My old review of Neon Genesis Evangelion was severely outdated, so I decided to re-review this mecha classic.


The WILD History Behind Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is an anime classic. But why? Cowboy Bebop dropped during a storm of insane coincidence that grew the fanbase Bebop hastoday. Keywords: cowboy bebop, Spike Siegel, cowboy…


The Traditional Catholic Weeb Speaks: Me, Myself And Manga
When it comes to the topic of manga, I quickly tap out because although I’ve been involved in the anime sphere since 2016, I haven’t bothered to deal…


Character (Re)analysis: Rei Ayanami
Happy holidays to all of you who recently celebrated, are celebrating, or will soon celebrate a holiday. It’s that time of year! One of the saddest (for me)…


Top 25 Iconic Anime Trios With A Mutual Respect For Each Other
While the anime duo is a powerful dynamic, the anime trio is a powerhouse of its own.


Top 25 Iconic Anime Trios With A Mutual Respect For Each Other
While the anime duo is a powerful dynamic, the anime trio is a powerhouse of its own.
Made in Abyss, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life, Nora, Berserk, Chainsaw Man


Fanart Friday: Neon Christmas Evangelion
Besides the prettiness and coolness of this illustration, there’s something to be said here about an anime where the characters are fighting against God but in this fanart,…
Shin Ultraman (2022) [Film Review]
Shin Ultraman; or, In the Tokuverse of Madness Some things are only clear when you are in between. I believe this is why I exist. Shinj...


Character (Re)analysis: Shinji Ikari
Sometimes you go back a look at a character you’ve looked at before because you’ve noticed something new about the character. And sometimes you have to go back…


Are There Any Characters You’d Want to Bring to Life?
It’s an age-old, eternal question. I think it’s really hard to answer because there’s so little context provided with the question. Am I summoning them because the world’s…


Are There Any Characters You’d Want to Bring to Life?
It’s an age-old, eternal question. I think it’s really hard to answer because there’s so little context provided with the question. Am I summoning them because the world’s…


Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell may be one of the classic sci-fi anime, but I think it's extremely overrated. Influential doesn't equal good.


The Traditional Catholic Weeb Speaks: My 12 Favourite Anime OPs, Revisited
I’m going to do something different today, especially after writing multiple posts reviewing anime and various reflections on certain characters with regards to the Catholic themes surroundin…


Evangelion + Beavis & Butt-Head = Chainsaw Man
I was originally going to write about how Chainsaw Man reminds me of Neon Genesis Evangelion. It’s the way Chainsaw Man feels like you’re peering into a creator’s…


20 Most Edgy Anime Series of All Time
What does it take to be considered “edgy” these days? There is such a delicately fine line between edge and cringe that one could argue that they are
Disaster Report: EL HAZARD - THE WANDERERS
There are a lot of reasons I cover shows here on Disaster Report. Some of them are famous failures. Others are shows I wouldn’t even kno...
Dragon Ball Z, Oreimo, Trouble Chocolate, Bubblegum Crisis, Cat Planet Cuties


Oh, So Tropical: The “Nice To Meet You, Ms. Ayanami”
There are some anime you watch – I’m looking at YOU What Are You Doing Here Teacher – where you watch it and all you take away from…


The Only 100 Anime You Need To Watch
100 Anime Recommendations These are the only 100 anime you need to see! Some of the old.. some of the new, I’m sure there are dozens that are perfect…


10 Biggest Reveals in Anime That No One Saw Coming
You could say that a “big reveal” is pretty crucial to a successful anime. Not every successful series has one, but you will find that a lot of…
Naruto, Neon Genesis Evangelion, ODDTAXI, When They Cry, Attack on Titan


His and Her Circumstances: A Charming Romance that Ultimately Disappoints
His and Her Circumstances, or Kare Kano, was Gainax's attempt to adapt a romantic manga hot on the success of Neon Genesis Evangelion.


Rebuild Of Evangelion: You Are (Not) Shinji (ANIME ABANDON PART 2)
Hideaki Anno felt that he missed with Neon Genesis Evangelion. Good thing we live in a world where nothing ever ends... FOR TRANSPARENT PURPOSES - This video was once…
Comprehensive Guide to Soremachi Merchandise (Part 1: Anime Goods)
Every avid anime/manga fan has that time in their life where they get obsessed with a certain franchise that they start thinking of spending their well earned money…
Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Neon Genesis Evangelion


Loneliness In Anime, And What It Tells About You
This video is about Human loneliness in anime and how you are lonely and how you shall always be lonely and how you will never stop being lonely…


existing only to exist
The daily toil; we exist and move forwards, never escaping the same fate we all share. Is there something which makes life worthwhile? Or do we succumb to…
Black Lagoon, Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sonny Boy


Corporations Don’t Make Anime
Gainax was just a corporation, but its legacy is carried on by the artists who created the actual anime that we grew to love.
FLCL, Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Promare


East Meets West #19: Neon Genesis Evangelion .vs. Pacific Rim
Since the advent of literature, epochs of man fighting monsters has been a popular storytelling genre. Greek legends feature the exploits of figures thwarting mythical creatures, medieval knights…


Hideaki Anno Aims for the Top!
Hideaki Anno started was involved in some of the most famous anime of all time. And his work in the 90s has forever sealed his legacy.


The BEST World Building in Anime | Serial Experiments Lain Discussion
Serial Experiments Lain is one of the many now great classic anime to come from the late 90's, sitting in a class with anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion,…
Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain


Kaiju: Big Monsters In Anime (Explained)
Yo, In this video, I take a look at the iconic genre of film and anime that is, Kaiju. Mainly, I look into how it was created, why…


Evangelion: Nothing Ever Ends (ANIME ABANDON PART 1)
The story of Neon Genesis Evangelion is the story of Hideaki Anno, and anime fandom in general. For better, and for worse. SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/BennettTheSage BUY YOUR SHIRTS…
The Manga Review, 6/3/22
Two weeks ago, Seven Seas’ employees formed the United Workers of Seven Seas (UW7S). Their goal? To negotiate a standard benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans,…


Character (Re)analysis: Asuka Langley Soryu
My original character analysis of Asuka Langley Soryu is the most read post in the history of this blog. This doesn’t especially surprise me. For one thing, it’s…


Ranking Retro Anime Watch Priority
List of anime: • Aim for the Ace • Akage no Anne • Akira • Angel’s Egg • Ashita no Joe • Barefoot Gen • Beck • Belladonna of Sadness • Berserk • Birdy the Mighty • Bubblegum Crisis •…
Berserk, Cipher, Ghost in the Shell, Master Keaton, Crusher Joe


AMV chronicles #085: All of The Above
Their similarities aside, I don’t believe for a second that HiikariAMV’s “All of The Above” (2018) was anything close to a deliberate rip-off of “Neapolitan” (20…


What Anime do You Want a Remake Of?
When adapting a manga (or video game) into an anime series there’s a lot that goes into the adaption. The major issues that usually arise include pacing, cutting…


Fanart Friday: Bleeding Misato
For my money, Misato received the saddest tales in both the original series and Rebuild. FAVORITE Evangelion character for sure. ★ 【あっちょん】「 ONE MORE FINAL: I need you.…


Evangelion & Sonny Boy – In Indirect Conversation | GITM Podcast Ep. 113
Neon Genesis Evangelion (my all-time favourite anime series) and Sonny Boy (one of my favourite anime from 2021) touch on similar topics of personal growth, control and even…


I fell in love with “Revolutionary Girl Utena” and it is now My #1 Favorite Anime of All-Time
I used to hate the question: “What’s your favorite anime?” because it’s was impossible for me to pick just one series. But that was until last week, when…