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Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)


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Evangelion, Vol. 1, contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus special bonus commentary by series mecha designer Ikuto Yamashita, as well as the famous "confession letter" written by director Hideaki Anno in the months before the original TV series premiere that laid out his deeply personal motivations to make Evangelion. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (December 6, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 156931294X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1569312940
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #465,390 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Psychologically disturbed characters try to save the world, December 25, 1999
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Having never seen the anime, my perspective on the book is probably different from the average reader. Upon first reading, I found Volume 1 to have a relatively simple plot hiding behind the complex scenes and characterizations. Perhaps this is the beauty of Evangelion: it seems so difficult to understand, but at the most basic level it's just another case of humanity trying to preserve itself. And yet this series presents the classic dilemma with such a unique twist.

Shinji obviously has some major issues, and with a father like Gendo Ikari, it's understandable. The tension between father and son is so strong; in fact the interactions/conflicts between all the human characters provide a quiet turbulence throughout the story.

One complaint, however: Evangelion is Sadamoto's first full-length manga, and it shows. Although most of the artwork is certainly up to par, the fight scenes between the evangelion and the angel in Vol. 1 were difficult to follow. Perhaps for someone who had seen the anime, this would be not so much of a problem, but since I'm not too familiar with the Who's-Who of Big Honkin' Robots, I couldn't always figure out who was hitting who. Otherwise, Neon Genesis Evangelion is an excellent story and highly recommended for those who like something that's stretch their minds.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Religion of Evangelion, April 16, 1999
By Jorge A. Davila Velazquez (Guaynabo, PR Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This is the manga that will change your way of life. The anime left me speachless. In the manga, Sadamoto-sama get's more into the minds of the people and what they are thinking. One thing's for sure. This is not the anime and it will change your views in life.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The differences in the manga puts a whole new spin on things, July 30, 1998
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Rei piloting EVA 01? Shinji being just a little less wishy washy? If you love the anime series like I do, the manga is a must. The art is solid throughout and the story is why we love Neon Genesis Evangelion so very much. If you are still not convinced, there is a must read essay by Ano on the last couple of pages and it gives you a whole 'nother view of this remarkable series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Misteries of the soul
Whoever thinks of Evangelion as a series of robots that fight is someone who cannot see that the sotry is really about the human being soul. Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Paladino

5.0 out of 5 stars More of what we want to know
At first when i bought the manga I expected either, a totally parallel story with no points in common or the same exact amazing story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Juan Francisco Bertona

2.0 out of 5 stars I loved Eva, the anime... the manga not so much
This review is meant to summarize how I feel about the magna series in general after reading Vol. 1 and 3. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
I was a fan of the television series before I purchased this, but didn't realize exactly how interesting everything was. Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by J. Burgoni

4.0 out of 5 stars Anime vs Manga
When I found out that Evangelion had a manga series, I was really excited. Because this was the series that really hooked me into the anime world. Read more
Published on April 30, 2006 by Sean

4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I'M A PILOT?
14 year old Shinji Ikari is being driven to a meeting with a father he hasn't seen in years. The problem is that on the way he has to make his way through an "Angel" a gigantic... Read more
Published on March 12, 2006 by Sesho

4.0 out of 5 stars Reasonably impressed
As a fan of the series, I thought I'd go ahead and check out the book. Artistically it is well done, though I'd say some of the scenes are very confusing visually. Read more
Published on August 8, 2004 by Lennox Sinclair

4.0 out of 5 stars Epic storyline and fantastic art
Vol. #1 of the Neon Genesis Evanelion series starts off with a bang as teenager Shinji Ikari finds himself swept into the midst of an epic battle with the fate of humanity hanging... Read more
Published on May 26, 2004 by deaner73

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If you like sadness, comedy, really cool robots, high-quality drawings and very good characters, this is the series for you! Read more
Published on September 20, 2002 by Tall Paul

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to know about Evangelion?
This is the start of a totally great manga and anime series. If u are serious about your manga's and anime's, I seriously suggest u read Neon Genesis Evangelion. Read more
Published on August 6, 2002 by Bunny

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