Shinji Ikari, the 14-year-old protagonist of "Neon Genesis Evangelion," is a stark, brutal portrayal of depression. In this scene, he sits in an almost-empty movie theater contemplating his reason ...

Shinji's Parallel is a Villain, Not a Hero Shinji Ikari is the main protagonist of Evangelion, although he's about as far from heroic as one can get without being actively villainous.

At the center of the story is our main character, Shinji Ikari, a young boy who struggles with depression and anxiety. Much of his internal conflict stems from his father, who abandoned him when ...

Anime serves as an escape and offers emotional support, encouraging reflection and relaxation for viewers. Long gone are the days when ...

Bluntly put, Shinji Ikari is a mess. This isn’t to say that he’s the only one in the now legendary anime franchise that is Neon Genesis Evangelion that suffers from mental problems, but its in ...

The main pilots featured are series protagonist Shinji Ikari, the enigmatic Rei Ayanami, and the headstrong Asuka Langley Soryu. Supporting them is a cast of various military and scientific personnel.

At the center of the story is our main character, Shinji Ikari, a young boy who struggles with depression and anxiety. Much of his internal conflict stems from his father, who abandoned him when ...

Hideaki Anno is concluding the story of Shinji Ikari and company in a film due on Amazon this month but says, “There might come a time when I meet them again.” ...