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==1st Phase== | ==1st Phase== | ||
The '''Initial Arousal Phase''' (第１覚醒形態, ''dai 1 kakusei keitai'') involves the Eva's innate powers being unleashed. The eyes, mouth, and any luminescent armor sections glow red; the [[A.T. Field]]'s defensive capacities increase and it also becomes a potent offensive weapon; the ability to project energy using the eyes develops; and a [[halo]] manifests. The pilot's plug depth approaches the "Great Beyond Depth", exceeding a value of 180, and he starts to transform into an energy being at risk of being unable to return to normal, | The '''Initial Arousal Phase''' (第１覚醒形態, ''dai 1 kakusei keitai'') involves the Eva's innate powers being unleashed. The eyes, mouth, and any luminescent armor sections glow red; the [[A.T. Field]]'s defensive capacities increase and it also becomes a potent offensive weapon; the ability to project energy using the eyes develops; and a [[halo]] manifests. The [[Shinji Ikari|pilot's]] [[Plug depth|plug depth]] approaches the "Great Beyond Depth", exceeding a value of 180, and he starts to transform into an energy being at risk of being unable to return to normal, | ||
When Shinji Ikari resolves to save Rei Ayanami, whose soul is trapped inside the core of the 10th Angel, the Eva undergoes further changes in order to, ostensibly, satisfy this wish. The halo develops into a black hole-like vortex and energy wings start to manifest from the Eva's core. The pilot gains the ability to bridge from the entry plug to the Angel's core through the Eva's palms. According to Ritsuko Akagi, the Eva is "regaining its original form", "transforming itself into a divine entity close to God", and becoming an "energy condensate". | When Shinji Ikari resolves to save [[Rei Ayanami]], whose [[soul]] is trapped inside the [[core]] of the [[Zeruel#In Rebuild of Evangelion|10th Angel]], the Eva undergoes further changes in order to, ostensibly, satisfy this wish. The halo develops into a black hole-like vortex and [[Wings of Light|energy wings]] start to manifest from the Eva's core. The pilot gains the ability to bridge from the [[entry plug]] to the Angel's core through the Eva's palms. According to [[Ritsuko Akagi]], the Eva is "regaining its original form", "transforming itself into a divine entity close to God", and becoming an "energy condensate".<ref name=subs>''Evangelion 2.22'' subtitles. Translations by squall.leonhart, et al.</ref> | ||
Eventually, the Eva's major blood vessels become visible through the armor, and the heart begins to emit a radiant light. | Eventually, the Eva's major blood vessels become visible through the armor, and the heart begins to emit a radiant light.<ref>The heart itself is difficult to see outside of production drawings, but [http://www.evageeks.org/images/screens/eva2-22_C1842_comp-heart.jpg comparing them to the final], one can see that the heart is the source of light.</ref> | ||
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==2nd Phase== | ==2nd Phase== | ||
'''2nd Phase (The Radiant Giant)''' -- 第２形態（通称 光の巨人）, ''dai 2 keitai (tsuujou hikari no kyojin)'' -- occurs after the being formed by the fusion of the 10th Angel's remains and Eva-00's core (containing Rei) merges into Eva-01. Immediately, a cross-shaped incision forms over the Geofront, with the vortex expanding overhead and pulling the ground toward it. Eva-01 is now a glowing giant with three red eyes, a dark "Angel" face, two cores, and giant [[Adams]]-like wings extending up toward the vortex: "energy condensed in the form of light, becoming a form of life no longer human". <ref>Eva 2.22 script. Cut 1847: <br> | '''2nd Phase (The Radiant Giant)''' -- 第２形態（通称 光の巨人）, ''dai 2 keitai (tsuujou hikari no kyojin)'' -- occurs after the being formed by the fusion of the 10th Angel's remains and Eva-00's core<ref>''Evangelion 2.22'' script. Cut 1825.</ref> (containing Rei) merges into Eva-01. Immediately, a [[cross]]-shaped incision forms over the [[Geofront]], with the vortex expanding overhead and pulling the ground toward it. Eva-01 is now a glowing giant with three red eyes, a dark [[Angels|"Angel"]] face, two cores, and giant [[Adams]]-like wings extending up toward the vortex: "energy condensed in the form of light, becoming a form of life no longer human". <ref>Eva 2.22 script. Cut 1847: <br> | ||
:光の形状に凝縮したエネルギー<br> | :光の形状に凝縮したエネルギー<br> | ||
:ヒトではない生命の形に変化していく初号機 ＰＡＮ</ref> Dark chakras go down the body, and light pours from between the two cores. | :ヒトではない生命の形に変化していく初号機 ＰＡＮ</ref> Dark chakras go down the body, and light pours from between the two cores. | ||
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==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||
The pseudo-evolved Eva-01 bears a strong resemblance to the Adams, which are similarly winged, red-eyed "radiant giants" -- one of whom possesses a third eye, as well. Ritsuko says that Eva-01 is "regaining its original form", which falls in line with "''pseudo''-evolution"; that is, Eva-01 is not moving forward, but going backwards. Third Impact is also said to be a continuation of the Second, and Misato directly compares Eva-01's wings to the ones she saw fifteen years before. One potential implication is that Eva-01 ''is'' one of the Adams. | The pseudo-evolved Eva-01 bears a strong resemblance to the [[Adams]], which are similarly winged, red-eyed "radiant giants" -- one of whom possesses a third eye, as well. Ritsuko says that Eva-01 is "regaining its original form", which falls in line with "''pseudo''-evolution"; that is, Eva-01 is not moving forward, but going backwards. [[Third Impact]] is also said to be a continuation of the [[Second Impact|Second]], and [[Misato Katsuragi|Misato]] directly compares Eva-01's wings to the ones she saw fifteen years before. One potential implication is that Eva-01 ''is'' one of the Adams. | ||
It is unclear precisely why Eva-01 becomes an agent of the world's destruction in response to Shinji's wish, although earlier in the film Rei said that "Eva is a mirror that reflects your heart." Further elaboration may also be found in Gendo's statement as he and Fuyutsuki look upon the devastated South Pole, "there are also those who '''desired''' this disastrous outcome. A world untainted by original sin that no man may enter." (Emphasis added.) Incidentally, the music piece that plays during Eva-01's awakening is entitled "Sin From Genesis". | It is unclear precisely why Eva-01 becomes an agent of the world's destruction in response to Shinji's wish, although earlier in the film Rei said that "Eva is a mirror that reflects your heart." Further elaboration may also be found in [[Gendo Ikari|Gendo's]] statement as he and [[Kozo Fuyutsuki|Fuyutsuki]] look upon the devastated South Pole, "there are also those who '''desired''' this disastrous outcome. A world untainted by original sin that no man may enter." (Emphasis added.) Incidentally, the music piece that plays during Eva-01's awakening is entitled "Sin From Genesis". | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 04:23, 22 February 2011
Eva Pseudo-Evolution (エヴァ疑似シン化, Eva giji shinka) refers to the change into a god-like being that Evangelion Unit-01 undergoes during Near Third Impact in Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance.
1st Phase
The Initial Arousal Phase (第１覚醒形態, dai 1 kakusei keitai) involves the Eva's innate powers being unleashed. The eyes, mouth, and any luminescent armor sections glow red; the A.T. Field's defensive capacities increase and it also becomes a potent offensive weapon; the ability to project energy using the eyes develops; and a halo manifests. The pilot's plug depth approaches the "Great Beyond Depth", exceeding a value of 180, and he starts to transform into an energy being at risk of being unable to return to normal,
When Shinji Ikari resolves to save Rei Ayanami, whose soul is trapped inside the core of the 10th Angel, the Eva undergoes further changes in order to, ostensibly, satisfy this wish. The halo develops into a black hole-like vortex and energy wings start to manifest from the Eva's core. The pilot gains the ability to bridge from the entry plug to the Angel's core through the Eva's palms. According to Ritsuko Akagi, the Eva is "regaining its original form", "transforming itself into a divine entity close to God", and becoming an "energy condensate".[1]
Eventually, the Eva's major blood vessels become visible through the armor, and the heart begins to emit a radiant light.[2]
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2nd Phase
2nd Phase (The Radiant Giant) -- 第２形態（通称 光の巨人）, dai 2 keitai (tsuujou hikari no kyojin) -- occurs after the being formed by the fusion of the 10th Angel's remains and Eva-00's core[3] (containing Rei) merges into Eva-01. Immediately, a cross-shaped incision forms over the Geofront, with the vortex expanding overhead and pulling the ground toward it. Eva-01 is now a glowing giant with three red eyes, a dark "Angel" face, two cores, and giant Adams-like wings extending up toward the vortex: "energy condensed in the form of light, becoming a form of life no longer human". [4] Dark chakras go down the body, and light pours from between the two cores.
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Analysis
The pseudo-evolved Eva-01 bears a strong resemblance to the Adams, which are similarly winged, red-eyed "radiant giants" -- one of whom possesses a third eye, as well. Ritsuko says that Eva-01 is "regaining its original form", which falls in line with "pseudo-evolution"; that is, Eva-01 is not moving forward, but going backwards. Third Impact is also said to be a continuation of the Second, and Misato directly compares Eva-01's wings to the ones she saw fifteen years before. One potential implication is that Eva-01 is one of the Adams.
It is unclear precisely why Eva-01 becomes an agent of the world's destruction in response to Shinji's wish, although earlier in the film Rei said that "Eva is a mirror that reflects your heart." Further elaboration may also be found in Gendo's statement as he and Fuyutsuki look upon the devastated South Pole, "there are also those who desired this disastrous outcome. A world untainted by original sin that no man may enter." (Emphasis added.) Incidentally, the music piece that plays during Eva-01's awakening is entitled "Sin From Genesis".
References
- Official terms from Evangelion 2.0 Complete Records Collection. English translation provided in the book for 2nd phase only.
- ↑ Evangelion 2.22 subtitles. Translations by squall.leonhart, et al.
- ↑ The heart itself is difficult to see outside of production drawings, but comparing them to the final, one can see that the heart is the source of light.
- ↑ Evangelion 2.22 script. Cut 1825.
- ↑ Eva 2.22 script. Cut 1847:
- 光の形状に凝縮したエネルギー
- ヒトではない生命の形に変化していく初号機 ＰＡＮ
- 光の形状に凝縮したエネルギー
