According to Satsukawa, Anno kept saying he was atracted to the main character. However, it is the evidence presented in the show that makes it clear that they are the show's primary relationship. . He represents all that Asuka fears to accept about herself: an insecure person always in need of other people's acceptance and love. Incidentally, to amplify the Misato/Kaji and Ritsuko/Gendo parallels, in Episode 25, during Misato's Instrumentality section, she is questioned by Ritsuko why she slept with Kaji. Asuka tries to make up for the inconvenience by looking for Shinji's attention, making fun of him for having issues at school (she has already completed university studies) and provoking him with her swimsuit, as she explains to him the basic concept of thermal expansion. They are now able to accept one another, and if they are able to grow and change, they can be happy.[14]. In hindsight though, Asuka's reaction can easily be interpreted as her being defensive. It is and is not the final scene of EoE." It is hinted at that Shinji has yet to understand Asuka's jealousy for Kaji, as he is shown to ask Misato why Asuka is trying to avoid her. Visually the exchange also says a lot; Asuka's face is livid with anger and disgust with Shinji, yet they are in a very intimate situation, being naked in a bed together. [3] During the night Asuka visits the bathroom while half-asleep and then subconsciously lies next to Shinji. Part 8 of Grommile's Kinktober 2022 Language: English Words: 1,013 Chapters: 1/1 Collections: 1 Kudos: 8 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 655 Gratitude by grommile Neon Genesis Evangelion Her inability to accept the idea of relying on others, which is at the foundation of Asuka's personality, was what pushed her to shut herself inside Misato's room instead of seeking Shinji's company. Armed with new knowledge that her mother has always been by her side, a rejuvenated Asuka easily defeats the JSSDF attackers. But before Asuka can finally break the reveal out loud, Bardiel sneaks in on her while she is distracted, and incapacitate her and Eva-02. After she is done talking on the phone, Shinji tries to learn more about her family, commenting that it must be nice to have someone to talk to. Shinji's overwhelmed and begs the unconscious Asuka to help him. The only condition she sets is for him to be hers only, representing Asuka's possessive and jealous nature. Nonetheless, Eva uses this to further examine just what kept both characters from attaining happiness. Another example would be in Episode 09. The only relevant scenes in the episode concern Asuka and Shinji, is when Asuka chews him out for failing to bring lunch to school for her, and Shinji meekly making excuses in return, leading them to get accused by Toji of fighting like a married couple, which they both deny. if Shinji doesn't like Asuka then why did he go to the hospital and mastubate over her comatose body answer me that "We are born, meant to die. H e va al hospital de NERV para ver a Asuka en coma, suplicndole que lo ayude. Despite the initial issues in reaching an acceptable level of synchronization, it is only thanks to their combined effort that they eventually succeed in winning. Asuka tells herself that she doesn't want to die. It's worth noting that Asuka made that choice so that Rei, who doesn't eat meat, could join them and to let Misato save some money. What is also notable is that he appears to be at least somewhat oblivious to how deeply he hurt her during their last confrontation. line, one of the results of ADV's creative liberties. She yells, as if to make Shinji perceive it and to confirm it to herself, as if she wants to hide some embarrassment"[5]. In the scene in question, Asuka expresses to Shinji her determination to succeed as a pilot, while Shinji is shown to look up to her, expressing admiration for her confidence and strong personality. Ogata believes this scene was how Anno wanted to "convey different ways how to bring feelings of love to a conclusion that exist in reality. At living." Shinji, at this moment, is too unstable and insecure and reverts to thinking that Asuka, as well as Misato and Rei, should somehow just revolve around him, as he is unwilling to navigate the ambiguity, insecurity and emotional needs of others, a crucial part of human relationships. As such, he refuses to pilot until Misato dies, but, after spending so much time hiding himself and refusing to move, by the time he arrives in Unit 01's cage the Eva is already enclosed in bakelite. "[16][17], Yuko Miyamura describes Asuka in 2007 as "what we now call a tsundere. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #hospitalscene, #shinjihospitalscene, #shrinershospital, #asukaandshinji, #yoshodahospital, #shandshospital . Regardless of this, the four main exchanges between Asuka and Shinji are worthy of individual analysis. As it was hinted at, in ep.18, Asuka had been feeling rejected from the first moment we see her in the series. He doesn't know how to relate to people." Don't they ever stop!? It is at that point that Shinji, without hesitation, comes to her rescue in Eva-01, despite it not being fitted with protective equipment, and grabs Eva-02 before it can drift away. It's interesting to note that Shinji attacks the angel with the express intention to prove himself to Asuka, and even says "combat is a man's job", a rather offensive statement when all of his teammates and immediate superiors are women, as if he feels emboldened by kissing Asuka. See: Everything You've Ever Dreamed. Leliel, the angel that is but a shadow has to be neutralised by the city's Evangelions. In two instances in the episode we see Asuka addressing Shinji sarcastically as Shinji-sama; first, in a burst of anger as she is in the locker room (with Rei) and then during the fight against Leliel. Additionally, Asuka shows that she is not only aware that Shinji has masturbated to her in the hospital, but clearly implies it is in fact a habit of his. This scene even features an easter egg echoing the old shoujo manga Anno likes: one of the desks features a drawing of an umbrella with Asuka and Shinji's names written on them. At the end of the fight Shinji remains stuck inside his Eva. TikTok video from scaramouche main (@fyodorappreciator): ""shinji chair asuka hospital scene" SHUT THE FUCK UP #shinjiikari #shinji #neongenesisevangelion #nge". She is both emotionally abusive (constantly berating and belittling him) and physically abusive towards him, even though the latter is played for laughs. Not only do Shinji and Asuka miss a chance to connect further, they also fail to establish support from one other that they would desperately need as the war with the Angels worsens in subsequent episodes. This is something missing in the Angels. Shinji enjoys it, as it allows him to see the stars, but Asuka finds it unpleasant. The result is the opposite, though, and Asuka leaves the house angered. He begs and pleads with her to wake up and say . To express it in "technical" terms, the shadow is an "unconscious aspect of the personality which the conscious ego does not identify in itself. Screenwriter Akio Satsukawa, who worked on twelve Evangelion episodes, also worked with Anno on Love & Pop, a 1998 live-action romantic drama film. She then compares said door to the "unbreakable Walls of Jericho", ordering Shinji not to enter. The exchange in question relates to the psychological concept of shadow (one of the terms to appear during Asuka's mind-violation in ep.22). An interesting detail about the events of the episode is that they follow a circular structure. Already from the scene transition, which has Asuka audibly slapping Shinji and angrily accusing him of lying, it is clear that their relationship is at its lowest, and they are now completely unable to talk normally to each other. The situation is used to offer us additional insight on Asuka's bossy behavior and reckless attitude, which leads the three the wrong way, and on Asuka's dislike of Rei. As Misato is accompanying Shinji home, he expresses to her how he didn't enjoy being praised due to Asuka's angry reaction, showing concern for her. Furthermore, Ogata asked Anno to help her understand what Anno wanted to convey through the scene and how Shinji is supposed to act. Dec 9, 2016 - Explore raul guereca's board "shinji x asuka" on Pinterest. Asuka before confessing her feelings to Kaji. Asuka refuses Shinji because she doesn't want him to use her as an escape. ", Asuka: "You think you understand me? A-Cup Angst: Rei. As expected, Shinji agrees to kiss her but, despite Asuka prolonging the exchange for as long as Shinji could breathe, he fails to understand its real meaning and to provide her with the support she needs. The obvious purpose of the scene is to express Shinji's attraction for her and to hint at Asuka's loneliness. You are you, I am I". Asuka: "It's not like you understand me at all. Shinji and asuka My thoughts on offspring 12/19/18. The first relevant scene of the episode is Asuka's reaction when Misato lets her know that she won't be able to attend the school trip, as pilots have to be ready for emergencies. Asuka once again expresses envy when Shinji is given more attention than her, as he is testing Rei's Evangelion. Misato sees this and decides it's better for them to live together. Further reminding us of the main issue in their relationship; he just doesn't get it and he is too passive to make up for it. The show does not drop their relationship however, and keeps analyzing what went wrong or right with both, and why. In Episode 22, above, Shinji is physically distant from Asuka, they are divided by a physical object, and Shinji is visibly tense as he is unable to comfort a visibly crying and furious Asuka. This is on the "purpose" of what he is trying to express. Anno also guided Ogata to treat OMF partly as a separate story: "as something that just exists. Asuka's resentment is clear; she still feels defeated by Shinji, as Misato will also point out later in the episode, and she hates the fact that he was able to go back to his normality so easily. The last scene of the episode has Shinji try to comfort Asuka, only to be pushed away by her, as she is furious about having been saved by Rei. After this moment and in Episode 16, Evangelion as a whole has a tonal shift, and becomes far darker and more blatantly philosophical and psychological. And he's an idiot to boot. Shinji could be that person, but Asuka can't seem to accept it. Asuka, Rei and Shinji find themselves having to deal with a blackout at the base, while having to reach their Eva in order to confront the angel attacking (Matarael). The moment she will succeed to accept herself for how she is, she will also finally manage to truly love and accept Shinji. Most aspects of the relationship, however, remain unspoken or frustrated. Asuka briefly appears during Rei's contamination scene, the subject of Rei's jealousy due to the attention Shinji pays her by visiting her at the hospital. She even reacts jokingly to Asuka getting defensive over Shinji, which in the old ADV dub gave birth to the famous "are you riding his baloney poney?" It's a parallel with Gendo and Ritsuko. The first is the opening scene of the movie. The alternate universe shown in this episode makes use of traditional anime school setting tropes, with Asuka presented as Shinji's childhood friend, a setting later recycled in spin-offs such as [Days] and Shinji Ikari Raising Project. Kinktober 2022 blindfold Fellatio Established Relationship Post-Fellatio Kissing Shinji wears a blindfold for Hikari, and she insists on being the one to do all the work. She then proceeds to accuse him of not loving anyone, not even himself. The scene ends with Shinji begging for someone to love him and not leave him alone, only to be met with Asuka's final rejection. Read Chapter 23: Oh my Glob from the story Y/N get in the damn Robot (Neon Genesis Evangelion x Male Reader) by Ashma_Star (Ashatos) with 263 reads. Being unable to connect to Shinji will be a big contributor in Asuka's ensuing downward spiral as well as Shinji feeling isolated and alone, ultimately leading to him failing to stop Third Impact and entering Instrumentality. When they are all back, they throw a party for Misato's promotion. It is interesting that Yui waited until Asuka's apparent death to move Eva 01. The reference to the "Walls of Jericho" (famously destroyed in the battle of Jericho), could be seen as a reference to Asuka needing someone to push through her barriers and truly understand her. The poster for End of Evangelion directly parallels this scene, except that this time Asuka and Shinji are close to one another, the barrier between is gone, and they seem much more relaxed and at ease with each other. He goes to the NERV hospital to see her, hoping she'll be able to help him. A rash and violent decision which ends up being the cause of Shinji's temporary breakdown. Shortly before being employed Shinji asks Asuka the reason why she pilots. That's impossible!". Ah some objectification of girls from the boys at school balanced out by Shinji just caring about a human. The third exchange relates purely to the physical/sexual attraction that exists between the two, not to be mistaken with romantic love. She is calling Kaji on the phone but fails to get through to him, forcing her to leave a message. Nonetheless, the ending also indicates they have gone through a process of growth and change, and that accepting each other was and is part of a better future. Asuka strongly desires to be recognized as an adult, and believes she can become an adult through sexuality, ironically a fundamentally adolescent notion.Connected to the flashback is the following scene, in which Asuka, at a station, is trying to call Kaji on the phone but fails to get through to him on the phone. They proceed to eviscerate and dismember Unit-02 using their Spear of Longinus replicas, thus causing Asuka's body to actually suffer the wounds inflicted to the machine and apparently killing her (her Entry Plug is never seen being destroyed, but the NERV staff appear to believe she's dead). The opening scene of the episode introduces Asuka as being in a very volatile mood. The second episode dedicated nearly in its entirety to the duo. The rest of the training, which had them perform everything together, proceeds smoothly, with the two having seemingly succeded in finding coordination. 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