I'm probably going to get Inquisitors up my arse, but this didn't rock my world as much as it was supposed to. While very funny and deliciously off-the-wall, characterization couldn't have become less flat if they were the main female cast of Disgaea. Regardless of what the Author say he's doing, Shinji manifests the dread character blight of Marty Stu-dom as he defies Eva-canon laws of physics and wins the fanatical loyalty of the staff of NERV with such defiance of physical laws. Characters simply side with Shinji because the author wants it to turn out that way. Recommended, but with reservations. If you feel like something silly and off-the-wall, then by all means indulge yourself; if your're a overly serious and pretentiousprick like me who likes proper grammar & spelling with decent characterization and storytelling, go and have a bit to something to drink instead.
Sneebs' review
I'm probably going to get Inquisitors up my arse, but this didn't rock my world as much as it was supposed to. While very funny and deliciously off-the-wall, characterization couldn't have become less flat if they were the main female cast of Disgaea. Regardless of what the Author say he's doing, Shinji manifests the dread character blight of Marty Stu-dom as he defies Eva-canon laws of physics and wins the fanatical loyalty of the staff of NERV with such defiance of physical laws. Characters simply side with Shinji because the author wants it to turn out that way. Recommended, but with reservations. If you feel like something silly and off-the-wall, then by all means indulge yourself; if your're a overly serious and pretentious prick like me who likes proper grammar & spelling with decent characterization and storytelling, go and have a bit to something to drink instead.