Cross

The cross (十字架, juujika) is one of the more abused religious references present in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Some of the forms it takes, often in lieu with the crucifixion motif:

• Cross-shaped explosions (Sachiel, Zeruel, Eva-01, Eva-02)
• Dr. Katsuragi's / Misato Katsuragi's pendant (Greek cross)
  • This object is effectively "crucified" at the end of the show
• Lilith's red cross (upon which Lilith was crucified)
• An actual crucifix on top of a church is seen when preparing for the last attempt to destroy the Angel Leliel, which might sacrifice Shinji Ikari in the process
• An actual crucifix is on top of the church next to the graveyard where Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu is being buried in Episode 22.
• Eva-03 is carried on a cross-shaped red scaffolding
• Architecture/composition forms a cross behind Kaji where he is shot
• Architecture/composition forms a cross above the door Misato is heading for when she gets shot
• Shadow making it appear Gendo Ikari is carrying a cross when he speaks about evolving humanity to godhood.
• Cross-shaped depression where Eva-01 was "born" (where Lilith is also "crucified")
• "Double cross" configuration of Eva graveyard
• Cross-shaped configuration of Eva-01's four wings
• Eva-01 is "crucified" by the Eva Series
• Tree of Life is effectively cross-shaped
• Eva Series crucify themselves
• The souls of disembodied humans are "launched" into the air by green crosses of light
• Eva-01 departs for outer space holding herself in the "crucifix" position

Notes

• A "crucifix" refers to a cross symbol that has a figure of Jesus' crucified body on it. The basic shape that appears without a figure should properly speaking just be referred to as a "cross", not a "crucifix".

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