But as anyone who has seen Evangelion knows, that is truly the tip of the iceberg.
For some reason, during this pandemic, I’ve been steering clear of feel-good stories and embracing the darkness. Few stories do this better than Neon Genesis Evangelion, which on paper is a story about a group of teenagers tasked with piloting giant robots to fight massive monsters who are attacking their city. But as anyone who has seen Evangelion knows, that is truly the tip of the iceberg. Delving into everything from childhood trauma to sexual awakenings to existential quandaries, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a psychological thriller masquerading as a mecha anime that will take your mind off of the horrors of the real world as you ponder the deep philosophical questions about whether or not Shinji should just get in the damn robot already. ( Netflix)