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Classic oil painting of Shinji Ikari in his 01 plug suit sitting in a ruined control room, holding his head as Evangelion Unit-01 looms over a devastated city outside the window
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Neon Genesis Evangelion Shinji Ikari: A Hidden Psychological Truth

Go beyond the "whiny" stereotype of Shinji Ikari. This character study of Neon Genesis Evangelion analyzes the deep trauma and psychology behind why he pilots.
Posted by Screen Psyche December 30, 2025

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