18 The Anti-Escapism Themes of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (reelrundown.com) posted 3 years ago by Sidmeyer 3 years ago by Sidmeyer +18 / -0 19 comments share 19 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Hideaki Anno taught me that the cure to depression is GET MARRIED AND GET LAID.
Makinami Mari Illustrious was based on his wife.
Explains why such a boring character was added to replace a superior one.
Depression prone and simping, name a more iconic duo.
Reportedly, at one point she even says "But I have boobs and glasses."
Quoting the "has boobs, has glasses" meme NEAR-VERBATIM.