Ayanami Rei, Hajimete no Kuchibeni (original) (raw)

Step aside Episode 24 and End of Evangelion, because the much beloved franchise now has a new entry, so epic, so majestic, that everything that came before it simply pales in comparison with this masterpiece.

The 12 second epic saga depicts Eva's resident "best girl" Ayanami Rei (version unknown, ask Gendo) as she shamlessly sells out her soul and becomes a TV commercial star. Guess piloting enormous mechs just doesn't pay so well these days. And we, the unexpecting audience, get to witness the glory that is the First Child's side job.

Now I won't spoil the experience for you, but the dialogue here is just... top notch. Each sentence uttered by our heroine manages to melt your heart, and touch the very essence of your being, as expected from an emotional, loving person such as Rei. The animation is also glorious, easily beating even the most beloved moments from the original anime (like the visual extravaganza that is "The Elevator" scene)

All in all, while the rest of the world waits for the conclusion of the Rebuild movie franchise, we should all focus on the true zenith of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and salute the legends that brought this work of art into the world.