Where The Rebuild of Evangelion Succeeded & Failed Compared To The Original
The original Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series is a classic beloved by fans, however, the Rebuild of Evangelion attempts to re-imagine the series. With the release of the fourth and final movie, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, both counterparts of Evangelion are finished. Now it's finally possible to look at the rebuilds and the original side-by-side, and see just how successful the Rebuild of Evangelion was at rebuilding Evangelion.
It’s no secret that the original Neon Genesis Evangelion faced budget issues. During the last few episodes of the show, the quality of the animation took a nosedive, resulting in the final episode using paper drawings instead of proper scenes. After such an unsatisfactory ending, the creator of Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, sought to remedy this with the End of Evangelion film. Despite the alternative ending, Anno still desired to remake Evangelion without the budget and technological constraints of the original series. And thus, the Rebuild of Evangelion movie series was born. According to Anno himself, one of the reasons for the rebuilds was to make the series more accessible to a wider audience. To what extent did Anno succeed and fail at accomplishing his goal?
Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time Review
The rebuilds succeeded in giving the original Evangelion series a facelift by updating the resolution to 16:9 to match contemporary shows. Also sporting a more modern art style, the Rebuild movies certainly succeed in making Evangelion feel like a 21st-century series. Even though some fans may prefer the older style, the more modern style is more accessible to a wider audience who are more familiar with modern anime.
Not only did the original series get a facelift, but the Angels also
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