Why is the idea of Shinji being a huge loser so appealing?
>>283304005But he wasn't a loser, he was an introverted kid under pressure
>>283304005It's a common position for the MC to be thrust into something he knows nothing about with the need to preform. In a day he goes from being a nobody to being super cool/important. Most protagonist would grow into the role and become a selfless, heroic, benevolent protector. Shinji isn't that. He's different, and a lot of people say he's more realistic for that. It's also a reason why a lot of people call NGE a subversion/satire/critique/deconstruction. I'm not trying to gargle Eva's balls, just explaining why people like the ideas behind Shinji a lot. Shit, all this is just one aspect of his character.Also in b4 someone says "because it's relatable to them because they're also losers."
>>283304005hes a loser in ways that are romanticized but also relatable and authentic
>>283304005Your supposed to self insert and pretend you’d be way better and bang Asuka all day
>>283304005He's a self insert, and don't act like you're not anything like him.
Tbh compared to some romcom MCs I've seen Shinji is downright manly.Anyways, Asuka is more relatable.
he was literally me
>literally met. cucks and faggots
He gave Asuka to Kensuke
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>>283304943People say this, but Gundam 079 predates Eva by like 15 years, Amuro is basically Shinji, and nobody holds it up like a great example.I love Eva, but I feel like it's a big double standard (image related because Tomino and Anno are the same kind of deranged)
He's not a looser. He's just a common teenager.
