Offical Neon Genesis Evangelion Info/Update Thread

[gloomranger]

Originally Posted by starsteam

Why would Right Stuf get copies of the Ultimate Edition?

Good point! I forgot it was exclusive to the GKIDS store in the US.

[Krycek7o2]

Collectors Edition is still shipping. I got both emails and it was funny that one said January shipping and the other next week.

[tcripe]

Finished this series and the movie. What an experience! End of Evangelion was absolutely insane.

[deurges]

I received my copy late last week. So excited to finally watch this again.

[SmittysGelato]

God, I love Episode 7. Misato really shines in this one.

[Cruel Angel]

I had planned on watching the UE over the Xmas holiday, but that's okay. I can keep all my Eva Xmas decor up until it arrives.

[Academyratio]

Sorta had a gut feeling the delay would happen, lol.

[Sylontack]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

I think I should get an Asuka plushie but there hasn't been one I absolutely adored though.

I grabbed the Rei and Asuka Nesoberi plushes on total impulse when 3.0+1.0 was almost out and I've become pretty fond of them. They sit on top of my screen . I'll slap the pictures I took when I first got them behind a spoiler tag, I've since upgraded to a much larger screen so they're far apart on the corners now but they're still vibing.

[Show spoiler]

Also noticed, for any AUS customers, the Madman listing for the CE displays 10 discs in the product specs instead of 11. I wanted to cancel my UK UE order because I never really wanted a set that chunky but I'm very concerned that Madman hasn't made an error and are giving us the CE with a disc missing. Sent them an email but not sure when they'll respond.

[Herry Dunston]

*looks at pics of BD menus*

Anno sure loves his oceans and minimalist images.

[Water Panda]

A quick review of the standard set I typed up:

Just finished rewatching the series and Death/EOE. As I mentioned in one of my last posts, this release is using the updated and revised Netflix sub that was uploaded a few months after the initial launch on that streaming platform. No typos or further revisions that I caught.The work was directly overseen by Khara and done by longtime Khara translator/interpreter Dan Kanemitsu. (Someone Anno has personally requested as interpreter
for English events he has been to.)The new dub is more accurate in every way, both in terms of fidelity to the original (as in, Japanese) script and fidelity to the original character performances.

Overall this new sub translation is far superior to the old ADV attempt and especially the disaster that was Death and Rebirth and End of Evangelion from Manga Entertainment. (And I say this as someone who watched both back in the day and still has nostalgia for it.)

It has been rather interesting going back and finding out just how complicated the original ADV dub/sub was. (And frankly some of the Matt Greenfield and AWL comments are really rather damning. Especially the bits where AWL has been caught in open lies and Greenfield directly admitting to flaunting orders from Japan.) Major props to EvaGeeks for documenting everything. I highly encourage people to give their archives a reading for more information. (I don't feel I really need to speak to how the original EOE was basically bad parody fandub quality in parts. Along with the massive translation mistakes between Shinji and Misato in a key scene.)

Tldr: The old translation was a product of its time and many issues it created over the years eventually boiled over into the disasterous 3.0 dub premiere. Which directly led to Funimation losing the license and Khara having to come in and put their foot down in future translation efforts.

Video wise, the set is a wonderful experience. The old platinum release had serious issues with haloing, ringing and macroblocking in a few areas. None of this is present now. There is some light DNR in places, but nothing too egregious. Death and EOE are especially standouts. Both of Manga's old DVD's were frankly incompatently done with major issues like terrible encodes and incorrect black levels. (Note: This is not entirely Manga's fault. The release was sourced from a pre-renewal, likely early laserdisc source.)

This has been a wonderful release. Highly recommended for fans of the show and of cell animation. It's a true classic.

P.S. And while the price tag for the CE and UE are high, props to Japan for realizing people would be nostalgic for the classic dubs and including them. While they don't quite fully stand up to modern translation standards, they are part of the shows history. Including them is important for archival.

[monomark]

Originally Posted by deurges

I received my copy late last week. So excited to finally watch this again.

[Show spoiler]

That does look pretty in real life but since I have no nostalgia for the original dub or translation (even though that's how I originally watched the series - on VHS no less ) or any interest in the bonus materials, I have no need for it.

[Futurhythm]

Just read that the Hong Kong box set doesn't have Fly Me to the Moon. Not surprising but good to have confirmation.

[svenge]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

I think I should get an Asuka plushie but there hasn't been one I absolutely adored though.

I also thought about getting one, but reconsidered after taking stock of the only Evangelion plushie currently in my collection. It just wouldn't feel right having Asuka on the shelf next to this:

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by svenge

I also thought about getting one, but reconsidered after taking stock of the only Evangelion plushie currently in my collection. It just wouldn't feel right having Asuka on the shelf next to this:

I left mine in the boxes. I couldn't justify have them out with Ed and Ein along with Lina inverse

[CallMeTheDoctor]

Seems some people aren't sold on the CEs. So if anyone wants to bum off their UE, I'd happily take it off your hands lol. Wish they had a waitlist or something for people that are interested in the set.

[Gold Ranger]

I'm a just a waitin here for shipping now...
Hopefully it is soon.

[SpiritMeAway]

Has anyone here read the Eva manga? Is it worthwhile as a separate experience from the show (as in, does the story take enough different paths to feel like more than just a written version of the show)? Considering grabbing the 3 in 1 volumes but would appreciate any thoughts folks here have before investing.

[starsteam]

Originally Posted by SpiritMeAway

Has anyone here read the Eva manga? Is it worthwhile as a separate experience from the show (as in, does the story take enough different paths to feel like more than just a written version of the show)? Considering grabbing the 3 in 1 volumes but would appreciate any thoughts folks here have before investing.

Manga has plenty of differences, mostly with the characters, but it ultimately goes down the same path as the show/EndofEva. It's worth checking out.

[kk1]

More of Shinji's mom IIRC

[Steve Freeling]

Originally Posted by SpiritMeAway

Has anyone here read the Eva manga? Is it worthwhile as a separate experience from the show (as in, does the story take enough different paths to feel like more than just a written version of the show)? Considering grabbing the 3 in 1 volumes but would appreciate any thoughts folks here have before investing.

It's a bit different. Some of the characters are a bit different. Shinji's less depressed and more apathetic, for instance. Kaworu is a suicidal nihilist who kills a cat right in front of Asuka and has a far more strained relationship with Shinji. Even the fates of certain characters are changed. So, yeah, it has some pretty big differences. It's definitely worth a read.