We haven't gotten to the action yet and still, I'm liking this premise a great deal so far. Heck, just seeing the growth and maturity all the Children have experienced since NERV is a breath of fresh air.

I'm curious to see if the In Nomine celestial elements will make a return late in this new series, but for now...yeah. They need to be in the background if not invisible.

I haven't seen the new movies but I fully expect Mari to be another 'Yeah, Anno, THIS is what you should have done with her' moment and I'm hoping it will be as glorious.

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Authors of our fates
Orchestrate our fall from grace
Poorest players on the stage
Our defiance drives us straight to the edge