'Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the Sun.'For posterity and in case things like reverse image search do not work, give due credit to those who create Rei's images by indicating author and/or source if known.Discussion always welcome, but offer an image, if available.>Previous thread: >>4385166>General archive:https://pastebin.com/nzPXrU5D
That is enough of one effort. I greet you in the morning. May the Light of Lights be with us.'Уcтa мoи нaпoлнeны хвaлeниeм, чтoбы мнe вocпeвaть cлaвy Tвoю, вcякий дeнь вeликoлeпиe Tвoё.'
>>4385973The same I wish for You, my Brother.
I listened to Rei's theme as the minutes between years passed.
Happy 2025 Reianons, from a Misato enjoyer.
>>4385977After shot some fireworks. I listened Kom Susser Todd, drunk a glass of wine and then played to metal gear
>Gendo alone with Rei when nobody can see them
Here link to the full size version of pic >>4386639https://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=5457459
>>4385206I am sorry to hear about him. I hope he had a good life. I dread the time when my dog will die. I know he will, someday; he is already ten years old. He does not show any signs of decline, but it comes for all of us eventually. I try to make every day with him count. He is probably the best dog I will ever have. He seems to understand much more than the average dog, too. Makes it harder knowing. >>4385260What is funny is fast food increasingly costs just the same as quality meals from good restaurants, rendering them increasingly pointless, especially if you know how to cook. As I've gotten older, I've grown less fond of slop. And America is the home of it, unfortunately.>We can't go on like this forever.No, we can't.>>4385273I should like to visit your nation when I can, a tempo debito... >>4385274>Beauty is a gift to humanity.Yes, but it has often led to so many problems...>>4385278I've always appreciated the sexual aspects of Eva because they are there for more than just appeal. They always convey a message to the audience and about the characters. I also don't think Eva could have been done with such aspects absent, as such desires lie in the hearts of men, so they should be represented in addressing our core problems of loneliness and fundamental solitude.>>4385288: yes.
>>4385416>>4385428>>4385430The point I think was physical force was insufficient. The force of Will, specifically of Rei's/Lilith's alone, was required to overpower the MPEs, which had no inborn Will, as you cannot 'copy the human Soul.' Asuka was insufficient for obvious reasons, as was Shinji. By this, the MPEs became part of the ritual of Instrumentality. Was that intended by Gendoh? Perhaps, though we see not everything went as he planned.>>4385442Agreed on your interpretation. That is the draw of Instrumentality. Nobody wants it so long as the individual life is good, seemingly. Because men are individuals, even if that causes issues. We are vain, and demand our vanity.>>4385589>leaving their parentsWhich we must all do eventually, one way or another. The end of the dream of childhood, regardless of whether we want it or not. A painful, bitter truth. But then at the end we are reunited, either simply in loss of life or in an actual sovereign reunion. But the whole thing is also about the otaku, whether they ought to 'grow up' or not. I say: the world is miserable writ large, so if you carve out a space for yourself and are content, I find that fine. But there is to be balance.>because they sound coolOne of the most ridiculous assertions ever made by Anno et al.>>4385612>ANIMAOh, that. I still must read that hot mess.>>4385640The symbols belong to God, not Christianity, and certainly not the Christianity that predominates over the world. If their 'faith' cannot withstand an old mecha show, they have none. Eva owes much to the Christian tradition, but is also beyond it.
>>4385664I am not so sure about your view on Yui influencing Rei. We know only that 'recycled material' i.e. genetic data from Yui's physical body was used for the physical body of Rei. She seems nothing at all like Yui in personality, in what little we see of Yui to compare to Rei. It is tempting to say Rei is half of each, but this is dubious to me. Then again, I have no other current consensus on what distinguishes Rei from Lilith.>>4385686>>4385690The world indeed ended on December 31, 2015, since Shinji fucked us. We have simply been living in Hell since, unaware. You think I jest, and perhaps I do, but it would explain much.>get out a bit from my situationWhatever it is, good luck and Rei be with you on the endeavour.>>4385699Indeed, we all have to choose to go on. We have no choice but to endure, until we can no longer.>>4385780I will see to it that Rei is remembered forever, so long as mankind still exists, or any intelligent life. And I admire your desire that things remain in a kind of apostolic age, the mythical, ideal church of antiquity, where all men were brothers, united in love. I dream of it sometimes, the church Christ bequeathed, even if it never really existed. I think in Rei there is rejuvenation. Whether it ever goes beyond but a few, I cannot say, nor do I know if that would be for the better; mass popularity often dilutes if not destroys.
>>4386767>was required to overpower the MPEs, which had no inborn WillWhat about the "Kaworu Dummy Plugs"? That clearly shows what controlled the MPEs. Kaworu's will. As he appeared as a part of GNR. It would make both Kaworu's and Rei's intent as One. >The symbols belong to God, not Christianity, and certainly not the Christianity that predominates over the world. If their 'faith' cannot withstand an old mecha show, they have none. Or "Man" for that matter. As Man wishes to rule like God. He uses the symbols of God to rule other Men. Then takes offence when the tools of God are represented by someone other than him. >so they should be represented in addressing our core problems of loneliness and fundamental solitude.The world is full of blind men. This information will usually be interpreted the wrong way. Which spreads like wildfire in the crowds of the sighted yet naive.
>>4386768>She seems nothing at all like Yui in personality, in what little we see of Yui to compare to Rei.Her appearance. The flesh of Rei is that of Yui. Therefore the GNR resembled Yui. Maybe Rei's outside was that of an earthly woman (Yui) and the inside was that of Lilith. Flesh of Yui and Soul of Lilith.>You think I jest, and perhaps I do, but it would explain much.How could I? When I agree with what you say?>until we can no longer.Time will tell. When our bodies give out. When we breathe our last breath. Then Our life Ends.>I will see to it that Rei is remembered forever, so long as mankind still exists, or any intelligent life. And I admire your desire that things remain in a kind of apostolic age, the mythical, ideal church of antiquity, where all men were brothers, united in love.Pride is the enemy of achievement. When one stops to do things in the name of Rei, but tries to use that name to justify his actions. That is my fear. Also a reason why I wish for that "Religion" to never become reality.
>>4386766> I also don't think Eva could have been done with such aspects absent, as such desires lie in the hearts of men, so they should be represented in addressing our core problems of loneliness and fundamental solitude.Yeah agree. Let's say in Eva the "fanservice" is high quality. In rebuilds, instead, there are random fanservice scenes like when Rei interacts with toji's daughter (a heartmelting scene, pure fanservice) and for some reason there is a close-up of 2/3 seconds on Rei's butt and "more". Lmao. Not that i'm prudish lol but i mean why insert that closeup while rei is caressing a toddler ahah.>I should like to visit your nation when I can, a tempo debito...Yeah it's nice. I should visit other countries now that i have some nice savings lol. > is also about the otakuIronic as first Anno spurs otaku to "grow up" (in particular with Rebuilds ending) but then continues to exploit them for his personal projects. See collaborations with McDonald's, Nikke, and most likely fortnite. He is not so different from Gendo in the end lol
>>4386768>I am not so sure about your view on Yui influencing Rei.Wasn't there a part in NGE where EVA Unit 01 rejected Rei when Zeruel attacked? I hope that I remember that correctly. And also the fact that Yui had a bias towards Shinji since he was her son. Rei is separate person. Therefore Yui pressured specifically Shinji into entering EVA Unit 01 so the events that lead to The Third Impact could take place. A motherly perspective. Not only she fulfilled her own wish to exist as proof of humanity's existence. She also completed her motherly duty to see Shinji grow up and make his choice. After that, it was Shinji's life. In which Yui no longer had a saying in. From a motherly perspective. The question still stands. Who is above who? I do not doubt Rei. But I seek the answers to the "Hierarchy". Or rather, the relationship between Rei and Yui. The name Lilith seemingly no longer had a meaning out of itself. It already had an "Avatar" in human form. Rei. One through which the nature and intent of Lilith was acted through. Even if Rei has a personality. It's a constant circle in which Rei will always return to Her GNR/Lilith form and consume all of humanity. That's Her purpose. If it's changed for example: "Trying to live a normal life with Rei", it would crumple together like house made of matches. It's simply not meant to be.If humanity doesn't have and "End" so does Rei. She's "The End" of humankind that Shinji rejected.
>>4386868>Wasn't there a part in NGE where EVA Unit 01 rejected Rei when Zeruel attacked? Yes, Yui rejected both Rei and the dummy plug (that wa based on Rei too).Also in her inner monologue Rei was in the 01 and at the end she asks "who are you?" to the 01. >the relationship between Rei and Yui.Also, we know that Rei was born in 2001 I alwas wondered about their relationship. When Yui "died", *in theory* Rei I was already created but in the show we never see any interaction Yui-Rei.It is certainly not to avoid spoilers because it is in the same episode then it is made clear that Rei has Yui's bodyThere is a nice ester egg on the marriage notification that Gendo gives to Fuyutsuki. There is a draw of a very cute angel (actually a great reference to Rei's natire) rei and it's clearly hand-drawn (by Gendo or Yui?). I wonder if for Yui as well Rei was just a tool, but considering she rejected her, well it could show for Yui, Rei was not a daughter, but still remains the reference on the marriage invitation. Was it been drawn by Gendo? Ahah maybe i digressed
>>4386874>*in theory* Rei I was already created but in the show we never see any interaction Yui-Rei.I'm guessing the "Theory" also goes hand in hand with the marriage drawing? It could be just a simple reference to Rei being half Yui. That way Gendo was also in a way "Married" to Rei. At least to that side of Rei that was Yui. Everything else hinted at Gendo using Rei. In the manga Rei reflected on the conversations with Gendo being "all business".
>>4386877Yeah *this is headcanon" look the marriage notification looks quite feminineBut at 99% is a standard template lolHere the invitation https://files.catbox.moe/c91iya.jpg
>>4386882Yeah, the marriage invitation did feature a little Angel Rei. A fitting form on a wonderful occasion.
>>4386883Honestly was like "awwww that's reiiii" really if you knew me irl you could never belive how Rei melts my heart. I know it's a silly vision of Rei but really i would be in eva's verse just for her (in general for Asuka and shinji too, but for Rei). It's how she evolves during the plot...
>>4386889>you could never belive how Rei melts my heart.I have a good impression of that. Why else would I be here?>(in general for Asuka and shinji too, but for Rei)Wouldn't you want to be Shinji? Clearly that's every EVA consumer's dream and ambition. To be one of the characters rather than stay the form that we are. Otherwise one would stick out like a sore thumb. >It's how she evolves during the plot...What about it?
>>4386895>What about it?She starts out quite detached even from Shinji (think of the scene where toji beats up shinji) to me at first she gives the impression that she is curious about the new pilot. Then over the course of the plot thanks to shinji she learns to express emotions. She even gets to talk to toji. Then there are the maginificent scenes of the smile, of when she runs against zeruel, when she kills arael. Then the Rei II arc ends with her sacrificing herself to save shinji and hints that Rei had feelings for shinji. Also love her designs and themes.Really both in Zeruel and smiling scenes i'm in tears
>>4386898Yeah, the start was rough. There were hints of even distrust. Rei snatching the card that Shinji was holding. Or even when Rei slapped Shinji for badmouthing Gendoh. I mean, who wouldn't? Gendoh was like a father figure for Rei. Who cares that Shinji is his son?
>>4386900>snatching the card that Shinji was holding. Yeah and when she slaps Shinji is totally understandable. I imagine her interaction were limitated to Gendo, Ritsuko, Misato and Fuyutsuki. At school she talked with nobody. Indeed when Rei talks with toji hikari think she has a crush on him lol, because was absurd. >>4386895>Wouldn't you want to be ShinjiI wish.Unfortunately/fortunately, I am convinced that in Eva's universe, if I were a pilot I would be like Asuka. Lmao. I relate a lot more to Asuka than Shinji. No! Now i fear i could be mean with Rei...but no don't think, not if i think how i act toward a certain person
Merry christmasIf i recall good someone of you celebrate it today.
>>4387203It's interesting. Two Christmas? And one is internationally celebrated more than the other? And the one that's "celebrated more" comes from the sect rather from from which the sect broke off of. I'm not saying that I'm an Orthodox Christian. The conversation was born from my curiosity in there being seemingly "Two Christmas". Does that make sense to you? Even a non-Christian will have questions if his eyes were.
>>4387222If his eyes were open.
>>4387222Ah Sorry i misunderstood.>And one is internationally celebrated more than the other? Lol yeah i think just because it's the christmas celebrated by anglos.>Does that make sense to you? Even a non-Christian will have questions if his eyes were.All I know is that it is caused by the divergence between the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Otherwise I have stopped wondering about the meaning of some religious practices lol.
>>4387237>Ah Sorry i misunderstood.No need to apologize.>Otherwise I have stopped wondering about the meaning of some religious practices lol.Sometimes it's best to know what one celebrates. Many international holidays have a religious side too. But they are presented in the most profitable ways. Who even remembers what Easter is about? Aside from the bunny that hides eggs? Just like what's happening now with EVA and Rei. I grieve the people who only know Rei from the Mcdonald's commercials. Or Evangelion for that matter. The Rebuilds were the first blow to the new generation, now Anno is just violating the Original message. "Be a wage slave AND buy my product that endorses your Neet/Otaku lifestyle."What is Rei in nu-EVA? No weight. Like a copy of the Original, but without the Soul/Spirit of Rei.
>>4387252Nono i'm aware of the meaning of holydays as easter,christmas...>Be a wage slave AND buy my product that endorses your Neet/Otaku lifestyle."Lol from "grow up and move on from EVA" to "buy burgers" (and Anno actually is a vegetarian lol)I like tributes to Rei like this one:https://youtu.be/FRo_9RMm5q8?si=t3OD89TiRBEABdg7Could fall while listening the 10 hours version. Lol
>>4387259>"grow up and move on from EVA"Anno himself can't do that. The golden cow is yet to be completely milked.>https://youtu.be/FRo_9RMm5q8?si=t3OD89TiRBEABdg7I want to stab my eyes out with a rusty knife. That landwhale is an offense to Rei. That's on par with OF tier of cosplay. Just /cgl/ tier execution.
>>4387260>Anno himself can't do that. The golden cow is yet to be completely milked.If they would at least produce a game...even one like Rei Ayanami Raising Project would be acceptable. I think we will only get collaborations for shitty pay2win games lol>I want to stab my eyes out with a rusty knifeAhah sorry i did not want to upset you. Usually i'm not into that but the "vaporvawe style" it's nice. >That's on par with OF tier of cosplayI noticed they usually ignore Rei. More Asuka (ok she's the most popular girl) and for some reason Mari.
>>4387392>Ahah sorry i did not want to upset you. Usually i'm not into that but the "vaporvawe style" it's nice.I have no problem with people paying tribute to Rei. This person clearly uses Rei to get attention for herself. Otherwise she wouldn't be dressing up as Rei or showing her face for that matter. True dedication is when you don't mark your work. Don't even put you name on it. When you do something for Rei. It's only Rei. Otherwise one does it for recognition. It's not bad for us because one can find the people that create Rei's images, but the intent behind every pic is different.>I noticed they usually ignore Rei. More Asuka (ok she's the most popular girl) and for some reason Mari.I'm sure you know what cosplay is for. What get's you rustled that's what they rustle up from their wardrobe. In that market, Anno's self-insert wife and adult crush are number one.
>>4387392>If they would at least produce a game...even one like Rei Ayanami Raising Project would be acceptable. I think we will only get collaborations for shitty pay2win games lolEven toys could be better. The Rebuilds cursed EVA production into being only Rebuild related. No more OG EVA's, no more OG Rei. Without them happening, what would become of NGE? It would continue to grow and so would it's influence. Greed is what will be the end of mankind. True evil is self destructive. It is it's own enemy. For chaos may destroy everything around it, but if it's a person, it will destroy itself too. One may be chaotic, but one will never be a master of "Chaos". For chaos is the one that rules humanity. People can only try to take advantage of it. Profit off of war. But discord between warmongers will be their undoing.
>>4387401>Even toys could be betterLike this? https://youtu.be/ZKBnGuwxFvE?si=y32bGtoLHZUUoPnl>The Rebuilds cursed EVA production into being only Rebuild related. No more OG EVA's, no more OG Rei. I noticed that! For (late) christmas gift wanted to buy an OG Rei's figure. I've ended to buy the one in schoolgirl uniform and gun lol. Yeah Silly but not too big ,and i like the concept Rei + Gun. Used but in great conditions.
>>4387443>https://youtu.be/ZKBnGuwxFvE?si=y32bGtoLHZUUoPnlPrecisely. Always liked the simple way that a figure is solfld. No "collector's edition" trickery. Simply sold figure from the show with good amount of accessories.
>>4387444*sold
>>4387444Well this is my first action figure lol.>Simply sold figure from the show with good amount of accessories.Yeah it's nice as concept but really OG rei's plugsuit seems rare...Not that i dislike the blacksuit as design but damn if i want an OG rei's white plugsuit, new seem pretty hard
>>4387448>Well this is my first action figure lol.You mean the MPE or the Rei from your pic?
>>4387449Ah no, the figure "related" to my picture. Nono the video was just a reference to a general toy and that funny scene where the kid called the MPE a "good guy". If i ever buy an action figure of an Eva will be the 00 or the MPE lol.
>>4387450>Ah no, the figure "related" to my picture.Oh ok, now I get it. You spoke of that in >>4387443. The "giant gun Rei".>called the MPE a "good guy".Well, he's my hero because of the events in EoE. He's cool and he has a giant sword that transforms into a spear and can fly and he ain't scared of nothing.>If i ever buy an action figure of an Eva will be the 00 or the MPE lol.Good luck with that.
>>4387452>Well, he's my hero because of the events in EoE. He's cool and he has a giant sword that transforms into a spear and can fly and he ain't scared of nothing.They are cool as Eva. >Good luck with thatOnly hope is go to Japan i think lol. This is the one i bought, pic it's not from me, but show the model. https://files.catbox.moe/1rxbsl.jpg i like that figure lol
>>4387470Many producers of EVA merch and toys like to include the Lance of Longinus with Rei. That's the only colossal object that makes sense when wielded by Rei in Her human form. From a philosophical view on the matter. The source gave meaning, but since the source is imperfect, it became the creation's downfall. If the creator is not perfect, so is the creation. That was the point behind the crumbled mental state of Shinji. One can't expect a broken person to automatically accept the perfection that he is met with. I guess the AT fields prevented the true connections to be formed. Proving more in Third Impact "fixing" the state that the World had come to. Then the ones that stood against it, what was their meaning?
