Evangelion 3.0 (-120 min.)
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| Title | EVANGELION 3.0 (-120 min.) |
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| Original Publication Date | June 12th, 2021 |
| Publisher | khara Kazuya Tsurumaki Hidenori Matsubara Mahiro Maeda |
| Pages | 37 |
EVANGELION 3.0 (-120 min.) is a manga prequel[1] to the events of Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo. It was written by Kazuya Tsurumaki and illustrated by Hidenori Matsubara and Mahiro Maeda. It was published in EVA-EXTRA-EXTRA, a 36 page booklet that include the 17 page manga and various illustrations[2] by the staff of the movie Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. It was given to the audience of Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Story
In the Pacific Ocean, Asuka is waiting for Operation US, an attempt to recover Unit-01, to launch. She recites a poem[3] before being surprised by Mari, wearing her school uniform from Evangelion 2.0. Mari explains she wants Shinji to be able to easily recognize them once he's recovered. They reflect on the operation, but Asuka insists Shinji himself is dead and unrecoverable, as Wille believes he has been dissolved in the LCL.[4]
Mari insists and teases Asuka on what she'll do upon meeting him, but Asuka seems dismayed at her "cursed" non-aging body. Misato's plan is for Mari to lead the operation with Asuka in support, as her Unit-08 is less damaged, but Mari suggests Asuka take the lead instead for Shinji's sake. Looking at a keepsake old picture of Shinji, Asuka changes her mind, and puts on her old plugsuit from the previous film and improvises a repair with duct tape. Singing, Mari and Asuka prepare to launch into space.
Characters
- Asuka Shikinami Langley
- Mari Makinami Illustrious
- Shinji Ikari (mentioned)
- Misato Katsuragi (mentioned)
See Also
External Links
- Translation at Evageeks by Rotoscopic/Nuclear Lunchbox
References
- ↑ https://www.evangelion.co.jp/news/210607-2/
- ↑ Note that while the manga's events are canon, the illustrations are not, and are instead simply promotional like any other.
- ↑ From the Manyushu, about wanting to meet someone again.
- ↑ This situation is similar to Shinji's in Episode 20 of the series.
