There were a lot of directions Neon Genesis Evangelion could have gone this week. But I have to say, this one was one of the more unexpected ones. As this week we meet the Fourth Child, get another EVA unit and have Gendo destroy any chance of reconciling with Shinji. Sounds like a good time … Continue reading Neon Genesis Evangelion – 17/18 – Throwback Thursday The post Neon Genesis Evangelion – 17/18 – Throwback Thursday appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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