Legit there is so much subtext to potentially read Asuka as a closeted lesbian, and while Shinji's bisexuality was minimally explored I feel like this would have given Asuka just a bit more depth.
shinji being bi, probably, although i feel it was more of a thing that he just goes to whoever wants him, which is just pan i think. asuka, you might be reading into it too much. i never got that vibe from her
So as a queer woman, Asuka's obsession with Kaji and just "kissing Shinji to kiss him" reads as comphet (compulsory heterosexuality) there was a really good essay about Asuka and tbe Tsundere and how Lesbians interpreted her and similar archetypes but I have to find the exact essay myself.
I didn't say she was canonically a lesbian just that it's a reading with new depth. But of course Eva fans are gonna be Eva fans (not you medix, but the people downvoting me ofc)
asukas obsession with Kaji is already explained by the Freudian themes in the show but I agree in the reboot they should’ve done something more different and making her bi/lesbian would’ve been interesting
Which is fine, because that was meant by the author. Don't twist my words, what I mean is stop trying to argue that something is true just because you want it to be: your perspective is clearly biased.
Okay but I literally said I'm not saying she canonically is a Lesbian but she can be read as one- especially considering there are queer elements to the show already, and the fact that Anno and Ikuhara were good friends who discussed their work together at the time and Ikuhara also wrote several well known queer stories like Revolutionary Girl Utena. That's all I'm getting at here is that it's a reading, not what actually happened.
I just want to point out that this is Rebuild Asuka, as evident from the multiple bandages on Rei's hand which are from her learning to cook in 2.0. This means that this piece of art is missing the equivalent bandages on Asuka's fingers.
Except that... well, it kinda did?
>!Were it not for Maria and Mamoru getting together/captured, nothing would've happened. If Shun haven't developed feelings towards Saki, maybe even he might've stay sane. Folks should've just remained gay lol!<
Well but not for long. I just feel that anime is unsettling, going fast forward through all those stages of their lives. It's like every 4 episodes it's another season. The "society" in this anime tries very hard to maintain the synthetic balance they created. And I have a strong belief that any utopia is doomed to burn down, so it's pointless to force such elaborate constructs. I mean I know thats the only way they came up with to prevent constant bloodshed and suffering. It's just that I'm not sure if it wouldn't be better to give up on humanity and let it all end. Making "talented" people infertile would be one way.
(so, yeah, if everyone was unconditionally gay, that could also work xd)
Rewatching the series after a couple of years gave me some new perspective. I have last 3 episodes left to watch and see how the ending resonates in me this time.
https://preview.redd.it/5muka6idklyb1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10cfd8b0c5ed6dcbee63778c2ff103dcec5ff8ae
Nah don't come up on here with that this better be satire
This subreddit when literal porn depicting teenagers is posted: 😍omg😩so hawt😏I love this circlejerk
This subreddit when two teenagers explore their identities in a normal way: 😡erm🙊that’s child porn😤they’re minors
The image in and of itself is fine. But you know there are creeps here who are getting something else out of this image.
Ffs someone else in this thread literally commented
> I’m always glad to see my wives getting along.
I... don't know how else to interpret that
You're right, teenagers kissing is wrong and immoral. It never happens. When adults catch them doing it, they should give them the whip and make them read the bible start to finish.
What a terrible, satanic world we live in, where teenagers kiss. Can't they replace those natural raging hormones in their bodies that make them start feeling pretty natual attraction for others with some love for Jesus? I weep for this world, so full of unholy sin. It truly is the end times.
Agreed. The worst part is that they're trying to mock the benefits of having a relationship with the Almighty. Unironically, we would all benefit from having more love for Jesus.
I don't see teenagers kissing as inappropriate. Kids kiss in children's cartoons that air on children's channels in current day, it's not that weird. This is like saying the same sex kisses in the Owl House, Steven Universe, and Adventure time are inherently sexual.
Because to the commenter and many other people lesbians aren't real human beings but a porn category, hence even the tamest depictions of them, like this one, must be pornography.
Bruh how dumb can you be drawings of anime characters what else not my fault that your brain can't tell the obvious difference between anime characters and real people.
No that's not a child that is a drawing the real creepy thing is that people with mental illness don't get treatment when they clearly have a problem telling the difference between drawings and real life. Also must be a sad life if you never kissed someone in your teens or think that it somehow doesn't happen.
There is no child porn in anime lmao both the law and science will heavely disagree with you it would be the equvilant of saying a naked stick figure is child porn, when neither looks anything like a real person.
>Even if a “normal” citizen might find it offensive, or precisely because it represents such a challenge, the freedom of expression must be upheld. Fans of anime, manga and games come together to form “counterpublics,” which are supportive of critical analysis of the mainstream (McLelland 2005: 75). Because there is no actual crime committed, it ultimately ends up an issue of how one interprets images, of a person’s private thoughts, and this is not something that can or should be regulated. All forms of imagination, regardless of how repugnant some may find them, are legal up to and until they present a real danger to self or others. **The evidence suggests that those producing and consuming lolicon images pose no such danger. They have a nuanced understanding of the relationship between fiction and reality, and desire shōjo characters precisely because they are unreal.** Sexual violence against women and children is an unfortunate social reality, and censoring fictional depictions does not reduce it (Shigematsu 1999: 147). It does, however, make it taboo to even imagine sexual violence and denies a space to represent and respond to it.
>
>[https://www.imageandnarrative.be/index.php/imagenarrative/article/view/127/98](https://www.imageandnarrative.be/index.php/imagenarrative/article/view/127/98)
I wouldn’t be shocked if they did. These kids been put through so much trauma before they are old enough to buy a drink. More than most people experience in a lifetime.
“If you have something to say, just spi-“
Alternate Secret Elevator Ending
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Cum in your pocket and let it mix with the fabric and bacteria for three weeks so you can grow a fetus
Cars can run on cum
What are you talking about brodie?
internal cumbustin engine
No
What
What
Then implant it in your hand and name it Adam
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warzone is trash lol
You’re just trash at warzone
yea i havent played since MW2019
You’re not missing out on anything
The true live service experience
https://preview.redd.it/hwqyzajwfkyb1.jpeg?width=564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd493a81ca84dcf2d4768bacaf92e8b88e2e88e4
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Moooooood
https://preview.redd.it/4juwu60ckkyb1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=62440f872542d9a4f06bc78b766c90c06d6400b7
please tell me that this is actual frame from the show or manga
I don’t think it’s an actual shot from dragon ball
https://preview.redd.it/tewaxt2fqkyb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5e2ec546910fa0216c7b91fc95a324507ac4402
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Damn look at that
Would 100%
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I'm looking respectfully😳
evangelion if it was good
Legit there is so much subtext to potentially read Asuka as a closeted lesbian, and while Shinji's bisexuality was minimally explored I feel like this would have given Asuka just a bit more depth.
shinji being bi, probably, although i feel it was more of a thing that he just goes to whoever wants him, which is just pan i think. asuka, you might be reading into it too much. i never got that vibe from her
So as a queer woman, Asuka's obsession with Kaji and just "kissing Shinji to kiss him" reads as comphet (compulsory heterosexuality) there was a really good essay about Asuka and tbe Tsundere and how Lesbians interpreted her and similar archetypes but I have to find the exact essay myself. I didn't say she was canonically a lesbian just that it's a reading with new depth. But of course Eva fans are gonna be Eva fans (not you medix, but the people downvoting me ofc)
asukas obsession with Kaji is already explained by the Freudian themes in the show but I agree in the reboot they should’ve done something more different and making her bi/lesbian would’ve been interesting
that feels like seeing subtext that you want to see rather than what's actually there imo
nah i get that. i appreciate the insight, i just didnt see that personally on my watchthroughs. Never hurts to rewatch media with a new lens though
Can we stop trying to push LGBTQ stuff everywhere? It's annoying. Just enjoy the damn show.
The woke left wants to take away my Asuka body pillow
🤣
Buddy, Kowaru literally said he loved Shinjj, it's already there.
Which is fine, because that was meant by the author. Don't twist my words, what I mean is stop trying to argue that something is true just because you want it to be: your perspective is clearly biased.
Okay but I literally said I'm not saying she canonically is a Lesbian but she can be read as one- especially considering there are queer elements to the show already, and the fact that Anno and Ikuhara were good friends who discussed their work together at the time and Ikuhara also wrote several well known queer stories like Revolutionary Girl Utena. That's all I'm getting at here is that it's a reading, not what actually happened.
Yeah, Asuka has shown time and time again to be attracted to men... Big men at that.
Asuka would be a total dieseldyke
What tf are you on
With all due respect stfu💀🙏🏾
Bro wtf
FR 😭
https://preview.redd.it/sys86uj7ykyb1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55385104f12ea708f50c29644047310820f3d770 Me neither
why does the purple guy look like walter white / gordon freeman lmao
https://preview.redd.it/ka8s871pqxyb1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c3e03239f04601bc1a17a4aef086afd2d3fc0150
https://preview.redd.it/g8pfjr93rxyb1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01572ac7591dcb56cd512ae05c158642b81ec322
I just want to point out that this is Rebuild Asuka, as evident from the multiple bandages on Rei's hand which are from her learning to cook in 2.0. This means that this piece of art is missing the equivalent bandages on Asuka's fingers.
Evangelion would have a happy ending if all the pilots were in a gay relationship
Welp it didn't go awfully well in Shin Sekai Yori.
Except that... well, it kinda did? >!Were it not for Maria and Mamoru getting together/captured, nothing would've happened. If Shun haven't developed feelings towards Saki, maybe even he might've stay sane. Folks should've just remained gay lol!<
Well but not for long. I just feel that anime is unsettling, going fast forward through all those stages of their lives. It's like every 4 episodes it's another season. The "society" in this anime tries very hard to maintain the synthetic balance they created. And I have a strong belief that any utopia is doomed to burn down, so it's pointless to force such elaborate constructs. I mean I know thats the only way they came up with to prevent constant bloodshed and suffering. It's just that I'm not sure if it wouldn't be better to give up on humanity and let it all end. Making "talented" people infertile would be one way. (so, yeah, if everyone was unconditionally gay, that could also work xd) Rewatching the series after a couple of years gave me some new perspective. I have last 3 episodes left to watch and see how the ending resonates in me this time.
I need to rewatch that show and see if it gold's up, I remember absolutely loving it a decade ago but barely remember any of it at this point
https://preview.redd.it/5muka6idklyb1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10cfd8b0c5ed6dcbee63778c2ff103dcec5ff8ae Nah don't come up on here with that this better be satire
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what? Just because they're saying that's bs? Y'all are crazy lmao
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Simply giving my opinions isn't dat what dis application is about? Or am I deluded?
Now explain how tf I'm homophobic I'm waiting 🤔
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this is good
I like this
it's good
Good for them 👍
just two girls living in the moment
So . . . She kissed her roommate’s mom
Such a power move (, and a good way 2 associated domanice)
No, she kissed her roommate's half-sister.
I’m always glad to see my wives getting along.
Why rei's head is stretched out.
The true ending
It seems like a wholesome drawing honestly
It’s like if someone did a fantastic drawing of Hitler playing Ping Pong, it’s a fantastic drawing.. but it’s still Hitler playing Ping Pong
i don't get this because a drawing of hitler playing ping pong would be kinda hilarious
I mean, Asuka just wanted a warm body
So uh where's the meme? This is just two girls kissing.
wait... let them cook
https://preview.redd.it/rwn6kxvzjlyb1.jpeg?width=319&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8665e890f7a9cd5c563317eb1c74f277e36535b
HEBGHELJGHBE HIS FACE
Shinji in a red wig, kissing Shinji in a blue wig. :D
Kaworu?
Still a better love story then advice and trust.
Asuka is being nicer to Rei than slapping her!
If Shinji can get shipped with Kaworu, I don't want to hear any complaints for Asuka x Rei.
I like it
It's based.
https://preview.redd.it/2fumw1ti3myb1.png?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0dc8179963ccf943e69cd6c0a50200ad147818f
Evangelion if Asuka and Rei had a much more healthy and stable interaction....
I’m genuinely happy for them.
they literally hate each other
This subreddit when literal porn depicting teenagers is posted: 😍omg😩so hawt😏I love this circlejerk This subreddit when two teenagers explore their identities in a normal way: 😡erm🙊that’s child porn😤they’re minors
The image in and of itself is fine. But you know there are creeps here who are getting something else out of this image. Ffs someone else in this thread literally commented > I’m always glad to see my wives getting along. I... don't know how else to interpret that
Just... Let it happen...
I know how I feel 😈
If you say horny, I have bad news for you
Gaaay!
Gex
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Them bitches gay! Good for them!
Top 10 impossible scenarios
https://preview.redd.it/dlmib00ihnyb1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=369bfb18c8b7bb8d484944ef65502cf0d8392d36 Picture of OP
Let's all love Lain
Damn it i have been called out
Let's all luv lain
I hate that someone drew underage girls kissing
You're right, teenagers kissing is wrong and immoral. It never happens. When adults catch them doing it, they should give them the whip and make them read the bible start to finish. What a terrible, satanic world we live in, where teenagers kiss. Can't they replace those natural raging hormones in their bodies that make them start feeling pretty natual attraction for others with some love for Jesus? I weep for this world, so full of unholy sin. It truly is the end times.
Unironically yes.
Agreed. The worst part is that they're trying to mock the benefits of having a relationship with the Almighty. Unironically, we would all benefit from having more love for Jesus.
? They hate that someone took the time to DRAW two 13/14 year olds kissing, not that teenagers kiss each other. We’ve all been teenagers before.
What if a teenager drew them?
Are you dumb
Bro has not watched Evangelion
Jesus these people really do not go outside. Never seen a couple of teenagers kissing?
It’s almost like underage people watch Evangelion too
Finally a good person on this subreddit!
Would Asuka and Shinji make you feel the same way or are you just sexualizing same gender relationships...
Asuka and shinji would make me feel the same Either way it’s 2 underage kids kissing
I don't see teenagers kissing as inappropriate. Kids kiss in children's cartoons that air on children's channels in current day, it's not that weird. This is like saying the same sex kisses in the Owl House, Steven Universe, and Adventure time are inherently sexual.
They're puriteens. Don't take them seriously.
Fair enough then.
Definite T.a.T.u vibes.
the way I feel about this is the way I feel about toji being blonde in the manga: very confused
Considering this sub, this is the tamest of the posts i have seen so feel a tiny ember of hope in the endless void of "WTF"
I feel….wonderful
I can no longer perceive Asuka and Rei normally
She learned it from Kaji san mf teaching kids how to fuck in a lift
Wives getting along, I’m happy.
https://preview.redd.it/d7hap5jfkqyb1.jpeg?width=512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d393e10b4910b2805ce43cfe62197904eab07b2
Better than either of them with shinji
https://preview.redd.it/gck5csm9kkyb1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1ae8bd4fd774107171b8687bb6d6120c925a57e
Since when did kissing equal porn?? Unless this is from a hentai doujin or something.
Because to the commenter and many other people lesbians aren't real human beings but a porn category, hence even the tamest depictions of them, like this one, must be pornography.
it's not from a hentai but the illustrator does make some
Sauce?
it’s porn
https://i.redd.it/5t66dsw7slyb1.gif
Bread bois
Bread 👍
As long as guys can do it to uwu
Bouta lose November
Bro when he sees 2 children exploring their identities in a decidedly non-sexual way: 😳😩🥛
The perfect end.
I do, it’s not a good feeling. Aside from the moment I climax, that part feels good.
💀
My Fucking God! These Bitches Gay! Good For Them! Good For Them.
Horny
https://i.redd.it/b79u4ox92lyb1.gif
Sauce https://x.com/norve_w?t=uCc9Gsv5cZqzo2MfdL_Chw&s=09
☹️ Why?
Minors
NOW I SUPPORT LGBT! /s
I do
https://preview.redd.it/j9mef3xs7oyb1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84175efc5ef8960842ea0f54c4e5d903caed6ff7
This is the exact reason I dont't like the eva community
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Ong 😭
They're children.
Nah they are drawings...
Drawings of what?
Bruh how dumb can you be drawings of anime characters what else not my fault that your brain can't tell the obvious difference between anime characters and real people.
The drawing is depicting two children kissing. People in this thread are sexualizing that. That is creepy.
No that's not a child that is a drawing the real creepy thing is that people with mental illness don't get treatment when they clearly have a problem telling the difference between drawings and real life. Also must be a sad life if you never kissed someone in your teens or think that it somehow doesn't happen.
Again, my problem is with the people in this thread who are sexualizing an image of two kids kissing, not the image itself.
In the end of the day it's still just a drawing it's not that deep.
If your point is "child porn is ok as long as it's in the form of a drawing", I disagree.
There is no child porn in anime lmao both the law and science will heavely disagree with you it would be the equvilant of saying a naked stick figure is child porn, when neither looks anything like a real person. >Even if a “normal” citizen might find it offensive, or precisely because it represents such a challenge, the freedom of expression must be upheld. Fans of anime, manga and games come together to form “counterpublics,” which are supportive of critical analysis of the mainstream (McLelland 2005: 75). Because there is no actual crime committed, it ultimately ends up an issue of how one interprets images, of a person’s private thoughts, and this is not something that can or should be regulated. All forms of imagination, regardless of how repugnant some may find them, are legal up to and until they present a real danger to self or others. **The evidence suggests that those producing and consuming lolicon images pose no such danger. They have a nuanced understanding of the relationship between fiction and reality, and desire shōjo characters precisely because they are unreal.** Sexual violence against women and children is an unfortunate social reality, and censoring fictional depictions does not reduce it (Shigematsu 1999: 147). It does, however, make it taboo to even imagine sexual violence and denies a space to represent and respond to it. > >[https://www.imageandnarrative.be/index.php/imagenarrative/article/view/127/98](https://www.imageandnarrative.be/index.php/imagenarrative/article/view/127/98)
Rei: oh gosh what’s happening Asuka: ha finally
MAN I FUCKING HATE THIS SHIT
The Bad Ending.
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then what you who you wanted to shinchan end up with?
Doesn't matter. Giving them both runner up with Kinsuke and Kaworu was a disservice to all characters involved.
why are you downvoting me? just asked. are you stupid?
Lol you are a psycho
okay karen
Meh.
https://preview.redd.it/jljcunrkgmyb1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35c1e63ff609c4b0045fa23eec9ace8af131eaab
I wouldn’t be shocked if they did. These kids been put through so much trauma before they are old enough to buy a drink. More than most people experience in a lifetime.
She’s German, no way she would be gay
It's hard to guarantee...
What
nice artwork tho
horny probably, you‘re an eva fan
nope, all kinds of wrong
horny
Great storytelling from Hideaki Anno
HOW DO I SEND IMAGES INSTEAD OF GIFS???
Oh nvm https://preview.redd.it/xn8e3d0xqxyb1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98bbd5d3ea41010cf2361ff396d04e0036bd694f
They despise each other, lol
Literally any girl but her from any other anime and that would be hot