19: Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 14: Seele, the Seat of the Soul

Neon Podcast Evangelion

*** https://twitter.com/NeonPodcastEva1 *** *** https://evangelionpodcast.com *** Wherein our hosts free up an evening to continue Neon Podcast Evangelion. When challenges were made to Michael's availability for the evening, Steve presented his alternative: "That's fine. I can go find somewhere to drink beer." Long breaks make the show into more of an update on their lifelong relationship with Evangelion, and with developments in the Evangelion franchise. Sometimes just popular anime in general. The last year has seen Ghibli win another Oscar (and another Japan Academy Best Animated Prize - the final Eva Rebuild film won in 2022), A US limited release of EoE, and Anno continue with non-eva projects as apparently Japan's premiere server of anime nostalgia. We also cover the NGE clip episode and the first freaky monologue in the show, sometimes known as "Rei's Poem." Highlights: - Additional context for the Rei poem are truly fascinating, as described in Anno trying to write from a schizophrenic point of view and finding the disembodiment hitting a bit too close to home. Hebrew corner covers some good background on the inclusion of Lillith as an "Angel". - Lots and lots of vaguery regarding show details. Michael volunteers this as a feature for the listener to enjoy the experience of knowing the correct facts themselves. - No screenshot coverage, ideal for a clip show and the editor's family life. - Truly mad claim from Steve's daughter that her friends had listened to the show. Not possible.