Imagine an elevator pitch scenario or you being stuck in a room with no exit with your favorite porn star or even just a regular actress.
Name her with a picture if possible and tell us if you would be able to red pill her, convenience her to agree with your ideology and believes or maybe even quitting her industry.
How would you do it and what would you say to persuade her?

Criticism of the Evangelion Rebuild films often stems from a misunderstanding of their purpose and a limited cultural perspective. Many detractors approach the Rebuilds through a Western lens that tends to treat remakes or reimaginings as inherently inferior or as commercial cash-ins that somehow "devalue" the original. But this viewpoint overlooks a key fact: the original Neon Genesis Evangelion series still exists, untouched and fully accessible. The Rebuilds do not erase or replace it-they coexist with it, offering a new and expanded lens through which to engage with the story, characters, and themes.
In fact, the idea that "new equals bad" is not a universal truth, and certainly not one shared within Japanese media culture. In anime, it's actually quite traditional to revisit, modernize, or reinterpret classic works. Consider Shin Mazinger Z, New Mighty Atom, or Space Battleship Yamato 2199-all of which are celebrated examples of updating beloved series for new generations, often with input from their original creators. Hideaki Anno himself has contributed to this tradition, notably through his involvement in Yamato 2199 and his broader Shin project series (Shin Godzilla, Shin Kamen Rider, etc.), which strive to honor and innovate in equal measure.
The Rebuild films follow in this tradition. They are not just remakes-they are reimaginings that expand upon the original, introduce new characters, provide fresh narrative twists, and offer different thematic angles. For longtime fans, they serve as bonus content: a deeper dive into the Evangelion universe that respects its roots while daring to go in bold new directions.
Rather than viewing the Rebuilds with cynicism or as a threat to the sanctity of the original, why not embrace them as a celebration of the series you love? They offer more of the world, more of the characters, and more creative expression from the mind behind the original.
So why not just enjoy them?