This is a very contemplative and meditative episode. It is constructed masterfully with perfect pacing.
Much of the time is spent with gentle sequences and beautiful ambient sounds. You really feel yourself being settled into Shinji's lonesome state of mind as he isolates himself from others in order to think about his situation. He sees himself as a weak coward and yet we, and the other students, can see that his task is a difficult one and he shouldn't be beating himself up so much.
Shinji is starting to find some connection and relation with others. At first he was seen by Misato as merely a complainer or a moper but she realises that was the only way he knew to try and express himself. To try and connect with others using his language.
I think this is the first episode without a big battle sequence, and it's the better for it. This allows you to focus on the character drama and get lost inside Shinji's mindset.
It's a very beautiful episode. I loved the ambient insect and nature sounds.
Much of the time is spent with gentle sequences and beautiful ambient sounds. You really feel yourself being settled into Shinji's lonesome state of mind as he isolates himself from others in order to think about his situation. He sees himself as a weak coward and yet we, and the other students, can see that his task is a difficult one and he shouldn't be beating himself up so much.
Shinji is starting to find some connection and relation with others. At first he was seen by Misato as merely a complainer or a moper but she realises that was the only way he knew to try and express himself. To try and connect with others using his language.
I think this is the first episode without a big battle sequence, and it's the better for it. This allows you to focus on the character drama and get lost inside Shinji's mindset.
It's a very beautiful episode. I loved the ambient insect and nature sounds.