The seminal anime series,Neon Genesis Evangelionoccupies hallowed space in the pantheon of great anime. Hideaki Anno’s 1995 masterpiece is studied to this day, and has had a lasting impact on the anime industry. With the upcoming final part of Anno’srevisiting/reimagining ofEvangelionset to release in mere days, a multitude ofEvamerchandise is popping up. When something related to the beloved series appears it generates interest from the fanbase, and some concept art for anEvangelion-themed monitor is doing just that.
Neon Genesis Evangeliontells a complicated, philosophical tale that questions the very nature of human existence, through the eyes of a confused teenager. It explores trauma, emerging sexuality, death, and discovery of the self by subverting the tropes of the mecha anime genre at the time (while also creating wholly new tropes). The series is still talked about, and often appears on best-of lists. EvenEvangelion’s theme song is seen asthe best anime theme of all time.
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Given thatNeon Genesis Evangelionis in the spotlight now with the upcoming release of the final part of theRebuild of Evangelionmovie series, the timing of some potential Eva-themed computer merchandise is right on. CG artist Oyvind Engevik is showing off a small set of concept art pieces of an MSI Mag 27 monitor decked out withEvangeliondetails. The monitor resembles main character Shinji Ikari’s mecha, the EVA Unit-01, with its iconic purple and green color scheme. While one might first think ofMobile Suit Gundam’s giant robotsas the go to for mech design, the EVA Unit-01 is a real contender among mech fans. Engevik’s design is bright and bold, so it might not work for everyone, but it is does feature nice details, and would look definitely be an eye-catching part of someone’s PC setup.
MSI has not said if there are plans to go ahead with Engevik’s design, or if there are moreEvangelion-themed computer parts on the way. Thegaming monitor market has a number of excellent optionsfor would be PC gamers to choose from. The MSI Mag 27 would be a solid choice, and if this design goes ahead, the only choice for a fan ofEvangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelionis an iconic franchise, still revered to this day. A giant49-foot statue of the EVA Unit-01was unveiled at the Toei Kyoto Studio Park last year, while fan art and tributes regularly appear online. A monitor with an EVA-inspired design would likely be a huge hit.
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