Evangelion 1.01 is a remake of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion animated series. It's completely redrawn and has a new story, which at first look may seem very similar to the original; Shinji still fights and kills the same angels in similar ways, but the underlying story is completely different and get this: MAKES SENSE. That's right, Evangelion 1.01 has been made to be understood. (which is a big qualm the Japanese people have with the original)
Evangelion 1.01 is part 1 of 4 DVD sets. (1.0 - 2.0 - 3.0 - FINAL) The series has been truncated and a lot of the filler and needless humor has been removed. (Misato no longer has a comic scene where she forcefully takes the JSSDF's positron rifle / Shinji doesn't comically expose himself to Rei / No weird flash back that breaks up the destruction of Sachiel / etc.) Also, this series is far more graphic and areas of nudity and gore that were tamed for the original television series come unfettered. (Rei has nipples / When S2 Organs rupture, they spew blood / Angels violently scream when killed / etc.) Finally, action scenes have been intensified with all new storyboards and the general look has been pushed both stylistically and with the addition of 3D CGI compositing. There are no openings and the ending theme is not Fly Me To The Moon. Original action music is now peppered with intense Opera and crashing pianos.

Evangelion 1.01 includes Shinji's battle with the first three angels that appeared in the original series. The Seele Monoliths are back, but only 7 have appeared so far. (I believe only 7 will exist in this series as well; One for each eye) The "Plan zur komplementaritat der Menschheit" (Previously the Human Instrumentality Project) has been introduced. Kouryu has already been introduced...on the moon. Asuka has yet to appear, but she will. The ending preview introduces a never before seen character: a girl with brown pigtails named Khara. The role she plays in the series is unclear. (Her name means "Shit" in Arabic, heh) I don't want to say anymore in fear that I might give something away.

I'll be seeing the next installment in theaters shortly. If you have any questions, please comment.

Everyone will die. It will be glorious.










