Why does Shinji choke Asuka at the end?

Why does Shinji choke Asuka at the end?

Shinji chokes Asuka to test his agency in the new world he's created. ... That is why the first thing he did after coming to his senses was to place his hands around Asuka's neck. To feel the existence of an 'other'. To confirm (make sure of) rejection and denial."

What happens at the end of Neon Genesis Evangelion?

In Shinji's absence, Rei is forced to confront the invading Angel, which devours her, along with her Eva. Shinji finally springs into action, and his grief sends his own Evangelion — the iconic purple Unit 01 — into a transcendent rage, until it transforms into a divine being, glowing in the sky.

Was End of Evangelion the original ending?

It is a commonly held belief that Hideaki Anno created End of Evangelion as a form of revenge against Evangelion fans unhappy with the existing ending to the TV series. In reality, the End of Evangelion is closer to the original concept for the series ending, which was changed due to budget and censorship issues.

Is End of Evangelion a happy ending?

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Is Shinji in love with Asuka?

As Neon Genesis Evangelion is meant as a deconstruction of anime tropes, so is Asuka and Shinji's relationship a darker take on tsundere romance stories. ... In Episode 22, it is confirmed that Asuka has been wanting Shinji's affections, but is too afraid to communicate herself directly to him.

Does Shinji get a happy ending?

The conversations - coupled with obtuse, oddly beautiful imagery - are more than enough to sell us on the idea that Shinji is finally accepting some form of happiness, even his own father is willing to recognise his presence in the world. It's a wonderful conclusion, but in 1995, fans were outraged.

Who is better Asuka or Rei?

However, when comparing the two, Asuka is undeniably the better pilot. Her synch rate is consistently higher than Rei's until the end, and, come the End of Evangelion, Asuka manages to demolish the Mass Production Evangelion, nine against one. Rei is talented, but Asuka simply is in a league of her own.

Why did Asuka slap Rei?

The screen switches to Asuka in the bath, and she declares her hatred for Shinji, Misato, Rei, her parents and herself the most. ... Asuka slaps Rei after telling her that she is a mere doll for Commander Ikari.

Why did Asuka lose an eye?

In the second episode of Evangelion, we can see that Shinji's Eva's right eye is injured by the Third Angel, but nothing happens to his right eye. But when it comes to Asuka's Eva getting her right eye injured by a Lance of Longinus in End of Evangelion, it also injures her right eye.

Why did Asuka hate Rei?

Asuka doesn't seem worried that Rei might be a rival for Shinji, but she is jealous that Rei is seen as a better pilot. ... Asuka hates this, because she wants that praise and attention for herself. What's interesting is, Rei doesn't want the affection from Gendo, or the praise that she gets as a pilot.

Does Asuka hate Shinji?

Asuka is terrified of being rejected, and simultaneously conflicted by having feelings for Shinji despite his flaws and her jealously towards him. ... Though Asuka is left comatose after a suicide attempt, Shinji is repulsed by Rei and Misato, and distraught by Kaworu's death.

Who killed Misato?

The End of Evangelion She persuades Shinji to pilot Unit 01 one more time before giving an adult kiss. Shortly before dying, Misato wonders if Kaji believes she has done the right thing. Her body is destroyed by JSSDF demolition teams.

Is Shinji in love with Asuka or Rei?

While there is ample evidence for the mutual attraction between Shinji and Asuka, and even between Shinji and Kaworu, Shinji's feelings towards Rei are far more ambiguous. Though the two develop a friendship, Shinji later claims to be "scared" of Rei after discovering her true nature.

Is Rei in love with Shinji?

In Episode 23, Rei sacrifices herself to save Shinji, realizing she has feelings for him. ... Eventually, Ritsuko reveals that Rei is in fact part of a series of clones of Shinji's mother Yui, and in fact has three iterations throughout the series.