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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days #1
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days Volume 1
Imagine a Neon Genesis Evangelion where choosing the right girl is more important than saving the world! That's the gist of Angelic Days - the hit manga that Eva fans have been waiting for! Based on a popular PC and Playstation 2 game released only in Japan, Angelic Days takes the angst-ridden Eva pilots and sets them in a lighter, brighter world.
184 pages, Paperback
First published February 17, 2004
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Fumino Hayashi
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April 19, 2023
an entire alternate timeline and shinji is still a little bitch
July 15, 2012
My reaction to watching the original Eva series: OH DEAR GODDESS WHYYYY??????? THIS IS SO SICK!!! *continues watching*
My reaction to reading this: Awwww!!!!! So cute!
As you can probably tell, the only connection between the original series and this manga are characters names and the fact that angels and giant robot-things are involved. This manga takes out all the nightmare fuel, depressing backstory stories, and mind games that made the original series so sadistically entertaining to watch and replaces it with romance drama. Still I liked this manga. Why? For the shameful reason that I got to see my favorite “fandom” pairing finally get together and it provided me with lots of good fangirl squeal moments.
If you’re a fan of the original Eva series but wanted to see more snuggly interactions between the characters or just wanted to see a happy ending for our fave giant robot pilots than I think you’ll enjoy this spin-off series. The only downside to this manga was the artwork; I personally find the original character designs adorable so I don’t know why the author changed them to look more “cartoony.” Still, if you’re depressed after watching End of Eva than do yourself a favor and give this series a shot. It may provide you with a nice pick me up and make you go “Awww!” too.
Side note: This manga is supposedly for “older teens” but it really has nothing inappropriate in it and I would say is safe for a younger audience. However to enjoy this you probably have to be familiar with the original series which is a different story.
My reaction to reading this: Awwww!!!!! So cute!
As you can probably tell, the only connection between the original series and this manga are characters names and the fact that angels and giant robot-things are involved. This manga takes out all the nightmare fuel, depressing backstory stories, and mind games that made the original series so sadistically entertaining to watch and replaces it with romance drama. Still I liked this manga. Why? For the shameful reason that I got to see my favorite “fandom” pairing finally get together and it provided me with lots of good fangirl squeal moments.
If you’re a fan of the original Eva series but wanted to see more snuggly interactions between the characters or just wanted to see a happy ending for our fave giant robot pilots than I think you’ll enjoy this spin-off series. The only downside to this manga was the artwork; I personally find the original character designs adorable so I don’t know why the author changed them to look more “cartoony.” Still, if you’re depressed after watching End of Eva than do yourself a favor and give this series a shot. It may provide you with a nice pick me up and make you go “Awww!” too.
Side note: This manga is supposedly for “older teens” but it really has nothing inappropriate in it and I would say is safe for a younger audience. However to enjoy this you probably have to be familiar with the original series which is a different story.
February 27, 2012
I read Neon Genesis Evangelion before I meet this version.
I just couldn't believe my eyes. If it wasn't a alternative versio for the manga that it is, if it was a original work, just like that, would be really nice. But countting the original story, the situations and bla bla bla, thsi sucked a lot.
They should have released it with another characters, like original work, because it was a good ideia. But not for EVANGELION. Sorry :/
I just couldn't believe my eyes. If it wasn't a alternative versio for the manga that it is, if it was a original work, just like that, would be really nice. But countting the original story, the situations and bla bla bla, thsi sucked a lot.
They should have released it with another characters, like original work, because it was a good ideia. But not for EVANGELION. Sorry :/
May 16, 2015
While a genre of comic I generally avoid (think Archie or other 'high school romance' narratives), for the Evangelion fan, it makes a for light, diverting read; plus, there's a certain joy in seeing the cast free to just act like kids after all the trauma and angst they're subjected to in the actual series.
October 26, 2016
--- Neon Genesis Evangelion Ironmaiden 2nd 1-6 ---
Plot: Ok.
Gambar: Ok.
Penokohan: Ok.
Salah satu buku yang ingin saya baca sejak lama! Syukurlah sekarang kesampaian. Ini karya kedua Fumino sensei yang saya baca. Sebelumnya saya pernah membaca Valkyrie Profile Silmeria (ya, secara ilegal) dan kalau bukan dari sana, saya tidak mungkin tertarik dengan NGE Ironmaiden ini.
Komik ini dikemas dengan alur cerita cepat. Terlalu cepat sampai saya merasa perlu membaca dua kali untuk mengerti, tapi ternyata saya tetap tidak begitu tanggap. Kurasa karena ini sebuah spin-off, jadi saya harusnya membaca karya resmi atau menonton animenya dulu sebelum mengerti duduk permasalahannya. Tidak percuma, setelah membaca buku ini sampai volume ke-4, saya sudah langsung mencari tahu soal banyak hal. Penasaran sih (haha).
Gambar tokohnya juga benar-benar style Fumino sensei. Saya suka gambar tokohnya, tapi kalau soal pertarungannya itu masalah yang berbeda. Rasanya... saya sulit mengerti adegan pertarungannya. Memang, saya bukan penikmat pertarungan dengan-robot, tapi di komik ini, pose pertarungannya terkesan kaku dan begitu saja. Ah. Tapi komik ini benar-benar versi ringan dari NGE dimana hanya menyorot soal 'perasaan suka' antar tokohnya yang berujung pada cinta beberapa segi. Saya merasa hanya ada dua tokoh dengan 'perasaan' yang paling dibuat cukup matang dari yang lain. Tidak lain dan tidak bukan, tentu saja protagonis perempuan utamanya dan seorang cowok sahabat tokoh utama.
...Berkat sahabat tokoh utama, saya merasa dunia tulisan b meets b sangat berbahaya (dalam banyak artian yang akan membuat jantung saya berhenti berdetak). Apalagi kalau diceritakan semanis itu. Lagipula, sebenarnya saya ingin memberikan 2 bintang. Tapi kurasa gaya gambar Fumino sensei dan dua orang tokoh yang saya suka di buku ini patut membulatkannya menjadi 3 bintang.
[7.4/10]
Plot: Ok.
Gambar: Ok.
Penokohan: Ok.
Salah satu buku yang ingin saya baca sejak lama! Syukurlah sekarang kesampaian. Ini karya kedua Fumino sensei yang saya baca. Sebelumnya saya pernah membaca Valkyrie Profile Silmeria (ya, secara ilegal) dan kalau bukan dari sana, saya tidak mungkin tertarik dengan NGE Ironmaiden ini.
Komik ini dikemas dengan alur cerita cepat. Terlalu cepat sampai saya merasa perlu membaca dua kali untuk mengerti, tapi ternyata saya tetap tidak begitu tanggap. Kurasa karena ini sebuah spin-off, jadi saya harusnya membaca karya resmi atau menonton animenya dulu sebelum mengerti duduk permasalahannya. Tidak percuma, setelah membaca buku ini sampai volume ke-4, saya sudah langsung mencari tahu soal banyak hal. Penasaran sih (haha).
Gambar tokohnya juga benar-benar style Fumino sensei. Saya suka gambar tokohnya, tapi kalau soal pertarungannya itu masalah yang berbeda. Rasanya... saya sulit mengerti adegan pertarungannya. Memang, saya bukan penikmat pertarungan dengan-robot, tapi di komik ini, pose pertarungannya terkesan kaku dan begitu saja. Ah. Tapi komik ini benar-benar versi ringan dari NGE dimana hanya menyorot soal 'perasaan suka' antar tokohnya yang berujung pada cinta beberapa segi. Saya merasa hanya ada dua tokoh dengan 'perasaan' yang paling dibuat cukup matang dari yang lain. Tidak lain dan tidak bukan, tentu saja protagonis perempuan utamanya dan seorang cowok sahabat tokoh utama.
...Berkat sahabat tokoh utama, saya merasa dunia tulisan b meets b sangat berbahaya (dalam banyak artian yang akan membuat jantung saya berhenti berdetak). Apalagi kalau diceritakan semanis itu. Lagipula, sebenarnya saya ingin memberikan 2 bintang. Tapi kurasa gaya gambar Fumino sensei dan dua orang tokoh yang saya suka di buku ini patut membulatkannya menjadi 3 bintang.
[7.4/10]
August 4, 2008
EVA: The Shojo.
I know, right? It's about the last thing you'd expect and quite possibly the last thing you would want. When I saw this in the catalog, I cringed, and I admit that I even had to take this out of the library a couple times before bringing myself to read it because I was afraid of how much it might suck.
But you know what? It's not bad. A sacrilege? Quite possibly. But it's not bad.
Shinji, Asuka, Rey, and the gang are all here in one form or the other, and at first it's just another normal high school. But then they are subjected to mysterious tests and Shinji starts having strange dreams of terrible monsters. And Rey gets a strong personality! What is lurking beyond the shadows?
Amazingly enough, this one does a pretty good job of keeping the mystery and strangeness of EVA while the usual boy-girl-girl trouble and high school angst of a shojo drive the story. I didn't think that was possible, but it works. However, it's very jarring, and some of the characters feel a bit off (Rey in particular) to fit their molds in a Shojo world. Of course, the Asuka-Shinji banter wasn't all that hard to incorporate, and the writer does a great job with them. I also must admit that even though I know this story like the back of my hand by now, I want to see how the writer gets us there. That's usually a good sign.
All in all, I'd say get past your immediate objection and give this a try, but only if you an EVA fan that also likes Shojo. If you're not into Shojo, don't bother, as you'll come away disappointed. (Libary, 07/08)
Trebby's Take: Better than I expected.
I know, right? It's about the last thing you'd expect and quite possibly the last thing you would want. When I saw this in the catalog, I cringed, and I admit that I even had to take this out of the library a couple times before bringing myself to read it because I was afraid of how much it might suck.
But you know what? It's not bad. A sacrilege? Quite possibly. But it's not bad.
Shinji, Asuka, Rey, and the gang are all here in one form or the other, and at first it's just another normal high school. But then they are subjected to mysterious tests and Shinji starts having strange dreams of terrible monsters. And Rey gets a strong personality! What is lurking beyond the shadows?
Amazingly enough, this one does a pretty good job of keeping the mystery and strangeness of EVA while the usual boy-girl-girl trouble and high school angst of a shojo drive the story. I didn't think that was possible, but it works. However, it's very jarring, and some of the characters feel a bit off (Rey in particular) to fit their molds in a Shojo world. Of course, the Asuka-Shinji banter wasn't all that hard to incorporate, and the writer does a great job with them. I also must admit that even though I know this story like the back of my hand by now, I want to see how the writer gets us there. That's usually a good sign.
All in all, I'd say get past your immediate objection and give this a try, but only if you an EVA fan that also likes Shojo. If you're not into Shojo, don't bother, as you'll come away disappointed. (Libary, 07/08)
Trebby's Take: Better than I expected.
May 26, 2009
The first time I saw this manga, I immediately bought it. What's more awesome than bringing a depressing anime/manga into a lighter genre?
I can see how others might not take to this series because: 1. some of the characters are a bit OOC (out of character) and 2. not a lot of EVA action. I'd pick this up if you're curious to see another side of the EVA series that involves the characters actually behaving like the teenagers that they are.
I can see how others might not take to this series because: 1. some of the characters are a bit OOC (out of character) and 2. not a lot of EVA action. I'd pick this up if you're curious to see another side of the EVA series that involves the characters actually behaving like the teenagers that they are.
January 1, 2019
I've adored Evangelion for years, but only got around to reading the spin-off manga series recently.
I really enjoyed this first volume. This alternate take on the world looks like it'll have a much lighter atmosphere, while still having the drama and sci-fi thrills from the original.
And it's really just nice to see all of them together on the page and interacting. I look forward to the rest of the series.
I really enjoyed this first volume. This alternate take on the world looks like it'll have a much lighter atmosphere, while still having the drama and sci-fi thrills from the original.
And it's really just nice to see all of them together on the page and interacting. I look forward to the rest of the series.
January 9, 2013
Otro que pensé que había readeado pero evidentemente no...
O estoy muy paranoico, o alguien anduvo borrando libros a mansalva.
En cuanto al comic en sí: bastante malo, pero no tanto como los tomos posteriores.
O estoy muy paranoico, o alguien anduvo borrando libros a mansalva.
En cuanto al comic en sí: bastante malo, pero no tanto como los tomos posteriores.
July 25, 2018
Ok series, not close to as great as the original neon genesis^.^👌😁📖💕
August 15, 2019
Spinoff AU manga all about the High School drama utilizing the NGE characters but none of the original plot. Artwork is a little rough but the characters are fully recognizable.
November 29, 2020
I picked up this book years ago when I was still interested in Evangelion. Now I am old and just confused at how many times the Evangelion story will be told. Not bad.
January 28, 2022
I didn't know what I was getting into when I started reading this, but it ended up being pretty cute,, can't wait to read volume 2!
July 7, 2022
Primer tomo de la autora publicado en Argentina, segundo de la franquicia Evangelion. Se terminaría de publicar un año y medio después en su tomo 6.
August 7, 2022
"Everyone said it was bad. But how bad could it be?" Lemme tell you: it wasn't good.
December 8, 2015
Having seen the original Evangelion anime (my brother had it and I was rather bored one day so I started watching) I knew the storyline and characters, but this manga is a refreshing look at how everything might have played out if the characters had a more normal upbringing.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Auska and Shinji and how Rei threw a spanner in the works. :O) As well as just the normal teenage stuff unfolding around the backdrop of the strange 'experiments'.
I look forward to reading the next volume and seeing how the story develops.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Auska and Shinji and how Rei threw a spanner in the works. :O) As well as just the normal teenage stuff unfolding around the backdrop of the strange 'experiments'.
I look forward to reading the next volume and seeing how the story develops.
March 5, 2012
I didn't like this for the sole reason that I didn't understand it. I realize that I would have been better off starting the series from the beginning but technically this was volume 1 of this series. A little background would have been helpful. But I didn't like a lot of the characters. The girls were all screamers. And the boys were all stoic or emo. From a story perspective, it seemed to be missing a real plot or rather a cohesive plot that would entice me to keep reading.
September 26, 2007
So far, this is a high school AU of Evangelion, most notable for the fact that the characters are actually sane and fairly well-adjusted. Having fun, though it's still got the faint aura of harem shounen.
Full review (spoilers for all the anime and for the manga through v. 2): http://oyceter.livejournal.com/644616...
Full review (spoilers for all the anime and for the manga through v. 2): http://oyceter.livejournal.com/644616...
August 29, 2009
read the first volume and I liked it alot. I'm a shojo fan so this is great for me. There's some personality changes but it was something that needed to be made in order to make it into more of a high school love drama. I like the personality changes and it's nice to see Shinji's personality has changed a bit, he did annoy me alot in the original.
October 19, 2009
It was a good book. A little odd, but in manga, a lot of things are a little odd. Like in a lot of Manga, if you keep an open mind, you can enjoy it. The artist did a really good job, but the whole book was basically just the whole beginning. It went by so fast. I bet this is going to be be another long manga series.
July 1, 2010
So far, very high school, with a lot of Asuka yelling at Shinji....
Reboot of the anime classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, about giant robots and the end of the world. Angelic Days is an alternate reality focusing on the teenage robot pilots relationships to each other in junior high, rather than on the doom and gloom of the Angel Attacks. Filled with silly freak outs, and juvenile teasing.
Reboot of the anime classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, about giant robots and the end of the world. Angelic Days is an alternate reality focusing on the teenage robot pilots relationships to each other in junior high, rather than on the doom and gloom of the Angel Attacks. Filled with silly freak outs, and juvenile teasing.
June 4, 2015
So I've not seen or read Neon Genesis Evangelion when I picked this up from the library on a whim. It seemed fun about a mech program these high school kids are part of because of where they live, adjacent to a research facility their parents work at.
I liked it! It was really quite intriguing despite it being about Mechs.
BOTTOM LINE: I liked all the characters.
I liked it! It was really quite intriguing despite it being about Mechs.
BOTTOM LINE: I liked all the characters.
September 19, 2007
So far, interestingly different from the anime; I rather like the increased emphasis on the high school angle.
(I almost typed "angel" for "angle" just now, which would have been oddly appropriate.)
(I almost typed "angel" for "angle" just now, which would have been oddly appropriate.)
April 5, 2012
I was not a fan of the art in this book, and combined with a completely forgettable story based on EVA, compared to several other "spinoff" series that I've read, I wouldn't recommend this for fans of EVA or manga in general. There's so much better stuff out there.
June 30, 2016
Good so far! I'm excited to see what happens! I got confused though and started reading the second Evangelion book from another series. I was so lost! make sure you're looking for Angelic Days if you want the right series!
November 15, 2012
Expanding on a 5 min segment from the TV series, this is like an idealistic version of Shinji's life with lots of stereotypical anime/manga school antics.
May 3, 2015
It was slightly boring don't bother reading it
Just the kids doing normal school stuff is all
Then they go get tested at this company that's it bland blah boo!!!
Just the kids doing normal school stuff is all
Then they go get tested at this company that's it bland blah boo!!!
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May 3, 2015Edición argentina con sobrecubiertas. Tomo 1 de 6.
May 14, 2019
Basura.
November 4, 2016
It's nice to read a story where these children have a semi-happy life.
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