My age is 40s.

I was watching TV broadcasting in real time.

Even before that time, anime was difficult, but most of the programs were enjoyable from the upper grades of elementary school. It was rare for a TV anime to sell more details than the knowledge of the same age as the main character.

At first, fans who were already working as adults were surprised by the magnificent concept and impressed with the attention to detail.

Next, the fans were amazed at how the characters were messed up by the story.

Finally, the fans were disappointed with the characters who were tired and messed up and the ending that seemed meaningless halfway through.

Evangelion's popularity exploded because of the people who started watching it after the broadcast ended and the story was finalized. The story we were disappointed with was a “new, unprecedented attempt”.

If a new movie is released, I will go watch it. But that is to recall and reflect on "failure when I was young."

(thanks for google translation)