Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 9

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2006-03-18

Sadamoto-sensei has produced yet another great volume in this amazing story. It seems to have finally delved into the Psychological aspects of the original storyline, and is beginning to become more deep. I now realize that the 10th volume is finally being developed, and will be released soon. I can't wait!

eva vol.9 rock on!!!!!.......2005-08-14

The evangelion story makes a turn.As Kaworu Nagisa[Tabris]greets Shinji in the ruins of buildings.Kaworu is the 5th child,chosen by SEELE who knows him as Tabris the angel of free will.I reccommend this book to all ANIME fans!!!

Where the differences sock you in the face.......2005-01-31

This is a review for the evangelion manga, vol 9. Because it appears as if Borders is being a little lax about including pictures or information, I'm going to add a little extra information before getting on with the review.

The cover features Kaworu in the foreground, and Asuka in the background. For you who don't know whose those characters are or what they look like, Kaworu is a pretty boy with albino-like features (like Rei.) Asuka is a redheaded teeange girl with blue eyes. In the picture, Asuka appears to be floating upside down with the head of Evanglion unit 02 behind her. She has somewhat of a dazed/hypnotized expression, and is in her plugsuit. Kaworu in sitting with his elbow propped up on his knee, wearing the school uniform, and smiling out at the viewer For those familiar with the anime, he looks somewhat thinner and larger eyed.The main color is red.

This is the blurb that was on the back:
Pride in being an Evangelion pilot-that is the essence of the second Child, Soryu Asuka Langley. But the day she was chosen to be so was the most horrible of her life-and as that truth rises to consume her, Shinji finds a new comrade in the strange, beautiful, and distrubing Kaworu Nagisa. Born on the day of the Second Impact, he has been sent directly for SEELE, which alone knows him by his real name-Tabris, the Angel of Free Will.

This is the volume of Evangelion where the differences between the manga and animation really shines through. Saying too much would ruin the plot, but expect major differences in events- mostly due to the differences in personality that everyone already underwent in earlier books. which is better relies entirely on individual preference- I was displeased, but only because Kaworu is my favorite character and I feel he is no longer anything like the character in the anime. The alternate scenarios used, however, are surprising and enjoyable, and for those who are jadedly anticipating a simple repeat of the anime story, prepare to be stunned. Some huge key changes lie in Kowaru and Shinji's meeting, Asuka's past, and the level of devastation after a certain Angel Attack. An afterword by Carl Gustav Horn does a good job of summarizing and analyzing the what and why of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto changing what he did, as well as drawing connections to a mark twain novella, "The Mysterious stranger.

There is one major annoyance that has nothing to do with the quality of book, but with the author and publisher; reaching deadlines. I bought my manga from another seller because Viz, for some reason, had problems with reliable distribution until more than a month after the initial release date. Borders sold out quickly and could not restock for the longest time. At the same time, the next volume of a manga usually takes around a month to 3 months to be released. I think the time between 8 and 9 was about 5 months. And now according to the book itself, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto hasn't worked on the manga in japan for 8 months. That means it may take as long as a year to two years for the next book to be translated into english. But I guess most diehard Evangelion fans will endure the wait...

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simply excellent
Evangelion at its best!
A moving chapter in the Evangelion story.

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 8

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ASIN: 159116415X

Book Description

Japan's most controversial anime series is over...but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Series co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story is sure to intrigue new and old fans alike. In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo-commander of the secret organization NERV-to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the Angels' fearsome power. As a disembodied Shinji drifts in visions, merged with the esoteric fluids of the Evangelion, his father's long-serving lieutenant, Fuyutsuki, is kidnapped for interrogation by SEELE-in German, the "Soul"-the council of superiors whom NERV has been double-crossing for some time now...One of the founding members of Gainax, Japan's most progressive anime studio, Evangelion's Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was also the character designer for their recent Adult Swim smash FLCL. EVA Vol. 8 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus guide to help U.S. fans discover the best of the many import books available on Evangelion!

Customer Reviews:

simply excellent.......2007-01-04

In my opinion the Evangelion mangas are even better than the Anime. If you loved the series, you should definately buy the mangas.

Evangelion at its best!.......2004-05-15

Sadamoto's version of Evangelion is really understandable. The first time I watched Evangelion, the anime, I feel it was a breakthrough in animation and story, but somewhere in the middle, it is very confusing and sometimes dissapointing because of all the psychological twists and turns, but I respect Hideaki Anno's vision. With the Manga, it is becoming clear where the story is heading. In volume eight, Shinji and Rei are changing a lot and they are becoming more mature and aware of all the events surrounding them, We see the beginning of NERV and the consequences of being a double agent for Kaji...and the plot is gettin very good. You can check the similarities between the anime and manga here, but with Sadamoto's point of view, you will see the story as never before, just like an extended version of the anime. I dont want to spoil things for you. Just check volume 8 of Neon Genesis Evangelion and you will find a lot of surprises, lucky for us, very enjoyable ones. I just cant wait for the rest of the volumes.

A moving chapter in the Evangelion story........2004-04-24

This volume was worth the long wait. Sadamoto's artwork and writing, already impressive, have matured. The characters are drawn in a wonderfully expressive style. Summary: In volume 8, Shinji floats in an disembodied form within EVA-01, where he encounters his own thoughts, fears, and visions of his late mother. On the outside, the story of the grown-ups & NERV are told in flashbacks. And the Kaji's activities finally catch up with him. There are no giant mecha battles; the conflicts occur on a human level in this volume. Shinji and Rei grow up. While it may slightly offend some EVA fans, the manga has diverged significantly from Anno's anime. It leaves aside much of the esoteric aspects of the the series; instead it focuses on the characters' interactions with one another. In particular Shinji and Rei. In the manga, Shinji is a sympathetic and tragic character who matures as a young man. His anguish at the lost of his mother and his courage is quite moving. The biggest change though probably takes place in Rei. Ayanami is not the same girl that she was in the beginning of the series. She is a fully realized person with her own hopes and fears in Sadamoto's version of Evangelion. Recommended to anyone who can appreciate a great story.

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I loved Eva, the anime... the manga not so much
Great read.
Anime vs Manga
WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I'M A PILOT?
Reasonably impressed

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1

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Evangelion, Vol. 1, contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus special bonus commentary by series mecha designer Ikuto Yamashita, as well as the famous "confession letter" written by director Hideaki Anno in the months before the original TV series premiere that laid out his deeply personal motivations to make Evangelion.

Customer Reviews:

I loved Eva, the anime... the manga not so much.......2007-06-19

This review is meant to summarize how I feel about the magna series in general after reading Vol. 1 and 3.

Now I loved Neon Genesis Evangelion, the anime, so I thought Neon Genesis Evangelion, the manga, would be worthwhile. I kind of regret my choice. Most of my problems come from the changes made. For instance Suzuhara seems to have gained a sort of Bronx accent that annoys me to no end... also (and more importantly to me) Shinji's personality is changed a bit. He goes from being quiet and unsure to more assertive and open. Though some people may like the change, I don't. I can't really explain why it bothers me so much, but I can only guess because to me the anime was just about perfect (I'm probably the only person who wasn't pissed about the ending to the series to put it in perspective). That accounts for 2 of the stars I took off.

The other star I took off was because at times the art work seemed kind of sloppy. A few times I had no idea what I was looking at. It doesn't take that much away, but I felt it was worth mentioning.

If that stuff wouldn't bother you, you'll probably enjoy the manga.

Great read........2007-05-14

I was a fan of the television series before I purchased this, but didn't realize exactly how interesting everything was. There is a lot more information given in this that isn't given in the shows, which is great for someone like me because I love to read up on back story and stuff like that, and all the extra stuff gave me a lot to start with.

Anime vs Manga.......2006-05-01

When I found out that Evangelion had a manga series, I was really excited. Because this was the series that really hooked me into the anime world.

The year is 2015, the Antarctica ice caps have melted and flooded most of he earth. Mysterious monsters, code named ANGELS, attack the small city of Tokyo-3. The world's only hopes against the ANGEL'S attacks are robotic life forms codenamed EVANGELION or `EVA' for short. The pilots... fourteen year old kids! (It's anime! They always rely on kids!)

After reading the book, I was very satisfied with it. However, watching the series and then reading the book, I found it very distraught for me. The story writer and illustrator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, who worked on character design in the anime series, portrayed some of the characters in a different way than in the series. But the story itself was very original in some ways and also, in some parts, stays true to the anime series. But I suggest the series over the book. So if you had to decide between the book or the DVD, go with the DVD first, than the book.

The first volume of Neon Genesis Evangelion gets 4 stars out of 5.

My name is Amone. Adios!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I'M A PILOT?.......2006-03-12

14 year old Shinji Ikari is being driven to a meeting with a father he hasn't seen in years. The problem is that on the way he has to make his way through an "Angel" a gigantic robotic monster who is destroying the city, trying to get to the base of "NERV", a shadow organization created by the United Nations, which is run by Shinji's father. NERV has constructed biomechanical semi-sentient mecha called "EVAs", and Shinji has been brought unwittingly to pilot one of them. He already has some anger issues because his father abandoned him and his mother but you can imagine his reaction when he is told he is one the "Third Children", adolescents who have a natural affinity to synch up with the EVA controls. Due to the wounds of another female pilot, the only one left to fight the Angel is Shinji. Talk about trial by fire!

The art by Yoshiyuki Sadamato is simply gorgeous and feels more like anime than manga. The things I have to complain about that were also in the anime is mainly the character of Shinji. He is such a loser! Everytime he has to do something difficult, he starts breaking down crying and yelling just like a....well, a fourteen year-old. If a kid of this age was thrust into the situation, this would most likely be how he would act. But there is something unseemly in the fact that the creator Hideaki Anno used the anime and manga to voice his own lack of courage in facing his problems. At times the plot oozes with Prozac and immature maleness.

Reasonably impressed.......2004-08-09

As a fan of the series, I thought I'd go ahead and check out the book. Artistically it is well done, though I'd say some of the scenes are very confusing visually. There is just so much detail there's just too much noise in some of the scenes. That, and it seemed to read "too quick". I don't know, it just seemed like I breezed through it very quickly. Once again, well done with just a few small complaints. Thumbs up!

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Priceless moment
Berserker
One Great Manga

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 7

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ASIN: 1591164052

Book Description

After Shinji resigns, not even the attack of the mighty Angel Zeruel can lure him back to pilot the Evangelion. Only Kaji might persuade him, but to do so, Kaji must reveal a terrible secret he has carried since youth. This seventh volume of the Special Collector's Edition reads in the original Japanese format, from right to left.

Customer Reviews:

Priceless moment.......2003-08-30

Evangelion Manga is really, really surprising. In vol 7, it shows some very incredible moments you never expect to see in the anime. If you really likes Evangelion, you have to buy this, because you are missing the big picture.
For the first time, ever, Shinji is really pissed off with his Dad, Ikari Gendo and gosh, what a way to show his anger...I was surprised! Also, Kaji tells Shinji one secret you will ONLY know in the manga!...
Read this manga now, because it is worth it...It costs around 15 bucks, but the moments here in this book are priceless...I cant wait to read the next volume!!

Berserker.......2003-06-14

Man this is a great book! This book was so exciting that I wanted to read it again and again! If I were you I really would like to purchase this book if you are a crazy fan of Neon Genesis Evangelion. And yes this another book where Shinji says he doesn't want to pilot Unit-01 anymore and his friends talk him back into piloting Unit-01. Overall I really like this book.

One Great Manga.......2003-06-13

In this book you find out a secret of Kaji and you find out how Shinji deals with what his father did to Toji.Very suprising.A very good book it leaves you dying to get the next.

Average customer rating:

It just gets better and better
Sigh, this is not an anime for those prone to adiction...
This is the way the world ends.

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 5

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