The Real End Of Evangelion

The video explores the complex narrative and philosophical themes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, focusing on the character Shinji and his existential struggles. It delves into the influence of philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, examining themes of identity, despair, and the human condition. The video recaps the plot, analyzes key characters, and discusses the series' exploration of isolation and the importance of faith and connection. The final section highlights Shinji's growth and resolution in the series' conclusion.

What is the primary focus of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series according to the introduction?

• Apocalyptic angels

• The end of the world

• Giant robot battles

• The struggles of a lonely teenage boy

Who is recruited to pilot the Eva in the Evangelion series?

• Gendo

• Shinji

• Kaworu

• Rei

Which philosopher's ideas are prominently featured in the Evangelion series?

• Immanuel Kant

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Soren Kierkegaard

• Arthur Schopenhauer

What is the 'Hedgehog's Dilemma' as described in the series?

• A type of Eva unit

• A metaphor for human relationships

• A philosophical text by Kierkegaard

• A strategy for defeating angels

According to Kierkegaard, what is the only way to combat human despair?

• Technology

• Faith

• Isolation

• Rationality

What does Shinji ultimately decide to believe in during the climax of the series?

• Himself and his friends

• The inevitability of despair

• The power of the Eva

• His father's plan

What is Gendo's ultimate plan in the series?

• To find a new world

• To become the most powerful Eva pilot

• To merge all humans into a single entity

• To destroy all angels

How does Shinji's relationship with his father change by the end of the series?

• They both die

• They become enemies

• They connect and understand each other

• They remain distant

What significant change occurs in Shinji's life in the future depicted at the end of the series?

• He becomes a scientist

• He isolates himself from others

• He pilots a new Eva

• He becomes an adult and finds happiness

What does the series creator, Hideaki Anno, achieve by the end of the series?

• A new Eva series

• Closure and readiness to move on

• A successful scientific breakthrough

• A new philosophical theory