Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Author, Illustrator)

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Product Description
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.

Product Details

• 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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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Psychologically disturbed characters try to save the world, December 25, 1999

By A Customer

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.

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 (REAL NAME)

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.

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

By A Customer

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.