[EVA] 1.01 - Misato is OK! *Spoilers*

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From: "Sailor Star Dust" <aino.senshi at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [EVA] 1.01 - Misato is OK! *Spoilers*


> >Realistically (that terrible word ^_^) how  is Shinji supposed to
> necessarily absorb the full significance of  what Misato is telling him 
> and
> showing him on such short notice?  Isn't it just one more bit of weirdness
> they pile onto him?
>
> I think the point of that scene/Misato showing Shinji Lilith is meant to
> make him realize that he ISN'T alone in his fighting; because everybody is
> believing in themselves and each other, he needs to do the same. Of 
> course,
> making Shinji realize the severity of the situation is important too.

@Shinji accused Misato, his father & NERV of being underhand, tucked away 
safe while he was in the front line fighting & facing the terror of piloting 
Eva & fighting angels.  MIsato's expression before she decided was 
hesitation for a second, then she shrugged & took his hand.  Perhaps she 
thought, correctly, it was the only way to persuade Shinji to pilot Eva 
again.

@There is no familiar scent, no indication anywhere in the movie, that there 
are traces of Yui (apart maybe from the sub-conscious coach scene) anywhwere 
in Shinji's memory or cognizance so far.
>
>>I think her decision to take Shinji to Terminal Dogma
>
> I mostly agree with everything that's been said, but I just wanted to 
> point
> out that it might not have been Terminal Dogma (that might be another Seed
> of Life instead of Lilith, but there's always the possibility it IS 
> Lilith,
> albeit with a difference mask on or that being her actual face, 
> uncovered.)
> Misato took Shinji to. Granted, it's possible that the film just has a new
> section of Nerv then in the series...

@So what is on Mars? Adam?  Will Kaworu react differntly - if #24 is 
anything like the TV story.

>
>>is already rejecting Misato's friendship more than the TV series
>
> Actually, I think the fact he decided to pilot during Operation Yashima 
> once
> being shown Lilith (along with actually holding her hand, something he
> rejected when Misato tried to seduce him in 23') shows that he's finally
> starting to open up to her. (Which might imply that them strengthening 
> their
> relationship now will lead to the character development from JA being 
> nixed
> so give 2.0 more space for Asuka and Glasses Girl Mari.)

@Good point. The JA episode was what I really missed & is my favourite 
Misato episode of the early part as it demonstrated *her* bravery & 
dedication to protect others through self sacrifice.
>
> Either way, I hope that this isn't the end of character development 
> between
> Shinji and the main three women in his life; regardless of Mari or Kaworu
> being around. ;)

@Mari = Yui or a relative of hers &/or Gendou? Hair & glasses suggest 
similarity with each/either.
>