Anime edits on Instagram: "Neon Genesis Evangelion is far removed from the conventions of typical mecha anime. Though it begins with giant EVAs battling mysterious Angels, these fights serve mainly as a backdrop for a deeper exploration of human pain and identity. At its core is Shinji Ikari, a reluctant and fearful boy forced into the role of pilot by his distant father, alongside Rei Ayanami, whose silence hides mystery, and Asuka Langley, whose boldness masks loneliness. Evangelion steadily s