By Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
5 Stars
Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 2 (Collection of issues 4,5,6) further demonstrates the beautiful and emotional writing of Evangelion and where I would consider the series gets better. The manga and art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto continue to drive the story forward in impactful ways, accurately displaying the emotions of the characters in the story. On a different note, this collection of volumes covers episodes 8, 9, 15, 17, and 18 and provides a semi-actuate adaptation of the events of the anime, though with some differences.
As for my opinion, when reading this volume, I found this to be quite the turning point, and many of the moments had me eagerly reading and excited for the next twist in the story. Throughout these volumes, in particular, I found there to be quite a large amount of character development for not just the main protagonist but also other characters such as Toji, Asuka, and Rei. This further deepens the emotional significance of Evangelion and makes this story a truly impactful masterclass of storytelling. As the characters feel even more realistic than the first volume in the series. Continuing this point, I found this volume to be quite heartbreaking, making me genuinely sad and a bit confused at times. Which I believe is what the author intended in this adaptation. Which all leads to an effective impact that makes the reader think even after finishing the book. Though, one thing I have noticed is that the story gets consistently better as it progresses, and I would even go as far as to say that this volume may be better than the first. Overall, I found this volume to be quite an adventure while reading. The story continued to surprise me and keep me invested in the characters and the plot; this earns the volume a well-deserved 4.9/5. I hope to read Evangelion 7, 8, 9 soon.
Reviewed by Amare
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