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I was listening to some cover of Cruel's Angel Thesis when I stumbled upon
this image:

[![Screenshot of youtube video with strange
image](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OGSaT.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OGSaT.png)

Since every other image used in the video does come from NGE/EoE, I am
inclined to think it does come from an episode of Evangelion.

However, I don't recognize the scene, and don't know of any character with
such a... scar, nor its use.

Does anyone remember where it appears? What is it and what is its purpose?


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Which episode is this eye in hand from and what is its purpose?


That is Gendo Ikari's hand with the first angel
[Adam](http://wiki.evageeks.org/Adam) implanted on it. From the linked
article:

> Adam is a crucial element in Gendo's own scenario for Third Impact, wherein
> he intends to use the "forbidden fusion of Adam and Lilith" as a means to
> achieve reunion with Yui. At an undisclosed point, Gendo has Adam fused into
> his right palm, and, in the moments before Third Impact, he inserts his hand
> into Rei. However, rather than carry out his wishes, Rei severs and absorbs
> Gendo's arm — fusing with Adam, but rejecting Gendo. The "forbidden fusion"
> is complete when Rei returns to Lilith.

The screenshot is from episode 24.


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