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"'''Decisive Battle in Tokyo-3'''" is the sixth episode of ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''.
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"'''Decisive Battle in Tokyo-3'''" is the sixth episode of ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion (anime)|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''.
   
 
==Overview==
  
==Overview==
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The Angel [[Ramiel]] is boring down through the upper layers of [[Tokyo-3]] to reach [[NERV Headquarters]] in the [[GeoFront]] below. Possessing a strong beam attack and the strongest [[Absolute Terror Field|A.T. Field]] ever observed, a direct assault by an Evangelion would meet with failure. A plan ("Operation Yashima") is devised in which [[Shinji Ikari|Shinji]] in [[Evangelion Unit-01|Unit-01]] will use an advanced prototype positron rifle to shoot Ramiel from outside its target zone, which must use the entire electrical output of Japan in order to operate, while [[Rei Ayanami|Rei]] in [[Evangelion Unit-00|Unit-00]] shields Unit-01. The battle ended with Ramiel killed, and Rei smiling at Shinji for the first time.
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The Angel [[Ramiel]] is boring down through the upper layers of [[Tokyo-3]] to reach [[NERV Headquarters]] in the [[GeoFront]] below. Possessing a strong beam attack and the strongest [[Absolute Terror Field|A.T. Field]] ever observed, a direct assault by an Evangelion would meet with failure. A plan ("Operation Yashima") is devised in which [[Shinji Ikari|Shinji]] in [[Evangelion Unit-01|Unit-01]] will use an advanced prototype positron rifle to shoot Ramiel from outside its target zone, which must use the entire electrical output of [[Japan]] in order to operate, while [[Rei Ayanami|Rei]] in [[Evangelion Unit-00|Unit-00]] shields Unit-01. The battle ended with Ramiel killed, and Rei smiling at Shinji for the first time.
   
 
==Synopsis==
  
==Synopsis==
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Episode 06<ref>Episode 06 suffers from poorer image quality and inferior animation to several of the episodes in the series, most evident in the character design. For instance, Ramiel's particle beam is seen coming out of a shot-through skyscraper rather than the Angel itself (Due to the Angel being part of the stationary, unanimated background). Also, Ramiel's drill is turning the wrong direction throughout the episode, and shouldn't have been able to pierce anything.</ref> begins where ep. 05 ends; [[Shinji]] is launched in [[Unit-01]], only to be struck by a powerful beam weapon that melts the Eva's armor and makes the [[LCL]] boil around Shinji. Unit-01 is recovered and Shinji rescued and hospitalized. [[Ramiel]], a huge octohedronic Angel then settles over [[NERV Headquarters]] and begins trying to breach the [[GeoFront]]'s armor plating with a powerful drill. Only hours remain before Ramiel will enter the Geofront. By launching dummy attacks, [[NERV]] determines that Ramiel will attack anything that comes within a certain range.
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This episode resumes the end of [[Episode:05|episode 05]]; [[Shinji Ikari|Shinji]] is launched in [[Evangelion Unit-01|Unit-01]], but the Angel sensed the Eva and shot it before the removal of the restraints. Unit-01 is recovered and Shinji is rescued and hospitalized. The Angel then settles over [[NERV Headquarters]] and began to drill into the [[GeoFront]]'s armor plating. [[NERV]] estimates the Angel will reach HQ within few hours, and launches dummy attacks to analyze the Angel, and the results were that the Angel attacks any hostile inside a certain range and maintain a very powerful [[Absolute Terror Field|A.T. Field]], making the Angel "a flying fortress".
   
 
[[File:Ramiel AT Field.png|thumb|left|Ramiel's A.T. Field visible]]
  
[[File:Ramiel AT Field.png|thumb|left|Ramiel's A.T. Field visible]]
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While Shinji is recovering, [[Misato]] comes up with a desperate plan: destroy Ramiel with a positron beam, fired from just outside of Ramiel's attack zone<ref>Misato codenames the plan she creates to defeat the Angel Ramiel as "Operation Yashima". This is named after the [[w:Battle of Yashima|Battle of Yashima]] which occurred in 1185 in medieval Japan, which also included a feat of conspicuously talented archery</ref>. In order for this plan to work, the rifle must be able to stand up to a tremendous amount of energy; for it is determined that they will have to borrow power from all of Japan to pierce Ramiel's [[A.T. Field]]. [[Gendo]] approves this plan, and Misato requisitions a huge Positron rifle from the military, (with an assist from [[Rei]] in [[Unit-00]]). Rei's part in the operation is to shield Shinji, who will fire the shot in Unit-01. For this purpose, they build her a shield that will stand up to Ramiel's beam for 17 seconds.
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While Shinji is recovering, [[Misato]] comes up with a reckless plan: to destroy Ramiel with a positron beam rifle, fired from outside Ramiel's attack zone<ref>Misato codenames her plan as "Operation Yashima". This is named after the {{w|Battle of Yashima}} which occurred in 1185 in medieval Japan.</ref>. In order for this plan to work, the rifle must be able to withstand a tremendous amount of electric energy; for it is determined that they will need the power from all of Japan to pierce Ramiel's [[Absolute Terror Field|A.T. Field]]. [[Gendo Ikari|Gendo]] approves this plan, and Misato requisitions a huge Positron rifle from the [[Japanese Strategic Self Defense Force|JSSDF]]'s labs. [[Rei Ayanami|Rei]]'s part in the operation is to shield Shinji, who will be the shooter in [[Evangelion Unit-01|Unit-01]]. For this purpose, they built her a shield that will stand up to Ramiel's beam for 17 seconds. The only problem left is whether Shinji will pilot Unit-01.
   
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When Shinji regains consciousness, Rei enters his hospital room to brief him on the plan<ref>When Rei briefs Shinji on Operation Yashima in the hospital, he doesn't notice that he is naked until she points it out. Although he is embarrassed, she seems to be as unaffected by his nudity as she was by her own in the previous episode.</ref>. When Shinji expresses doubts about piloting again, Rei coldly tells him she can do it herself.
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Shinji has regained consciousness, and Rei enters his hospital room to brief him on the plan's schedule. When he says that he does not want to pilot the Evangelion, she replies she will pilot it instead and then leaves the room saying goodbye.
   
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Several of Shinji's classmates, including [[Toji]] and [[Kensuke]] gather to watch the Evas launch instead of going to the shelter. Even [[Pen Pen]] is watching from Misato's balcony.
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Several of Shinji's classmates, including [[Toji Suzuhara|Toji]] and [[Kensuke Aida|Kensuke]] gather to watch the Evangelions launch wishing them good luck. Back to Tokyo-3, Ramiel is still drilling to reach the GeoFront with less than 4 hours left, while the preparation for on Mt. Futago is still in process.
   
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While they are preparing for the mission Rei reassures Shinji that she will protect him. When he asks her why she pilots, Rei tells Shinji it's because of the bond she feels with others, and because she has nothing else. She then bids him goodbye.
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Misato and Ritsuko explain to Shinji and Rei their rules and the weapons work. While the two pilots are preparing for the mission, Rei reassures Shinji that she will protect him. When he asks her why she pilots, Rei tells Shinji it's because of the bond she has with others, and because she has nothing else in her life. She then bids him farewell.
   
 
[[File:Ramiel penetrated.png|thumb|Ramiel killed]]
  
[[File:Ramiel penetrated.png|thumb|Ramiel killed]]
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Either Ramiel's attack zone was miscalculated or it detected the positron rifle charging to fire; Ramiel begins charging its own beam and fires at the same moment when Shinji fires his rifle. The two beams deflect each other and both miss. Ramiel builds up a second beam attack, which it can fire at Shinji before he can prepare his positron rifle for a second shot. Rei, in Unit-00 steps in front of Unit-01 and blocks Ramiel's beam with her shield, but both the shield and Unit-00 sustain severe thermal damage in the process. Shinji fires his second shot, which pierces the angel and kills it, stopping the drill. Shinji force ejects Unit-00's entry plug and, emulating his father<ref>Shinji's rescue of Rei from her Entry Plug in the half-melted Unit-00 intentionally mirrors the shot from the previous episode of his father Gendo saving Rei in the same way.</ref>, opens the hatch. Rei is unharmed and unfazed. Crying, Shinji tells her to never say "I have nothing else", or say goodbye at the beginning of a mission. When a confused Rei says "I don't know what to feel at times like this", Shinji replies, "why not smile". Remembering Gendo's smile, Rei smiles at Shinji<ref>Rei's smile which is redone, as well as showing the sequence of Shinji actually opening the Entry Plug (which is absent from this episode) are shown in Evangelion [[Death]].
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The time now is midnight, and "Operation Yashima" has been commenced. As the countdown for shooting has began, Ramiel starts to charge to attack the Evangelion and shoots toward it along with the rifle's shot, resulting in the collision of the two beams and the two shot have missed. Ramiel's drill has breached all armor layers and reached the GeoFront while charging up for a second attack, which it can fire at Shinji before he can prepare his positron rifle for a second shot. Rei, in Evangelion Unit-00 steps in and shield Unit-01 from Ramiel's beam, but both the shield and Unit-00 sustain severe damage in the process. Shinji fires his second shot, which pierces the angel and kills it, stopping the drill. Shinji force ejects Unit-00's entry plug and opens the hatch. Rei is unharmed and unfazed. Shinji cries telling her not to say "I have nothing else", or say goodbye when going on a mission. When a confused Rei says she doesn't know what to feel at such time, Shinji replies, "why not smile?". Remembering Gendo's smile, Rei smiles at Shinji<ref>These images are showing the differences in the last scene
 
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File:Rei smile (Rebuild).png|Rei smiling at Shinji in [[Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone]].
  
File:Rei smile (Rebuild).png|Rei smiling at Shinji in [[Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone]].
 
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==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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*First time of two Evangelions being sent on a mission together.
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*This marks the first Angel battle in which more than one Evangelion is used at the same time.
  
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*Ramiel is the first Angel to reach the GeoFront.
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*The shot of the forest being set on fire from the blast is resembles a shot from Nadia: Secret of the Blue Water episode "The Tower of Babel", an earlier anime series also directed by Anno.
  
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* It is going to take a long time for NERV to cleanup Ramiel's corpse. After many Angel fights, the Angel will conveniently explode and require no cleanup (as was the case with Sachiel). However, on top of the fact that Ramiel did not explode, it is a very massive Angel. Throughout the next three episodes, there will be shots showing Ramiel's corpse slowly being demolished and cleared away.
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*Throughout the next three episodes, there will be shots showing Ramiel's corpse slowly being demolished and cleared away.
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*The first words on the screen notifying civilians of the power outage mention Hideaki Anno's hometown.
  
 
* A national promotional campaign to conserve and redirect electricity in the wake of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was named after "Operation Yashima".<ref>http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-12/evangelion-inspires-real-operation-yashima-after-quake</ref><ref>"Twitter offers one example in the spread of the "Yashima Sakusen" (Operation Yashima) movement, which derives its title from the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion." Using the social networking service, Twitter users urge others to conserve energy. All that "tweeps" have to do is retweet the phrase, spreading the word to their own followers. The ease of participating in a charitable cause with a simple click has caused Yashima Sakusen to spread like wildfire around the Japanese Twitterverse." [http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201104200183.html "Tweeting 'slacktivists' could create true social change"], ''Asahi Shimbun''</ref><ref>http://schoolgirlmilkycrisis.com/blog/?p=2847</ref>
  
* A national promotional campaign to conserve and redirect electricity in the wake of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was named after "Operation Yashima".<ref>http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-12/evangelion-inspires-real-operation-yashima-after-quake</ref><ref>"Twitter offers one example in the spread of the "Yashima Sakusen" (Operation Yashima) movement, which derives its title from the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion." Using the social networking service, Twitter users urge others to conserve energy. All that "tweeps" have to do is retweet the phrase, spreading the word to their own followers. The ease of participating in a charitable cause with a simple click has caused Yashima Sakusen to spread like wildfire around the Japanese Twitterverse." [http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201104200183.html "Tweeting 'slacktivists' could create true social change"], ''Asahi Shimbun''</ref><ref>http://schoolgirlmilkycrisis.com/blog/?p=2847</ref>
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==Analysis==
  
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* When Rei speaks with Shinji right before they launch their Evas for the fight against Ramiel, she is standing silhouetted against the full Moon. This is just one of many instances where she and the moon are visually associated, preparing the audience for the revelation in [[The End of Evangelion]] that her soul is that of Lilith.
  
   
 
==Quotes==
  
==Quotes==
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*'''Shinji''' (''while Rei is still changing''): "We might die doing this"<br />'''Rei''': "Why do you say that?" "...You won't die, because I'll protect you."
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*(''Shinji breaks open Unit-00's Entry Plug after it has been half-melted from Ramiel's energy beam'')<br />'''Shinji''': (''breaking through the hatch of Unit-00's Entry Plug'') "Ayanami! Are you all right?! Ayanami!"<br />(''Rei opens her eyes and looks at Shinji'')<br />'''Shinji''': (''starting to cry'') "Don't ever say that, don't say that you have nothing else, just don't say that. And don't say goodbye when you leave on a mission, it's just too sad."<br />'''Rei''': "Why are you crying?..." (''Shinji is still shaking'') "...I'm very sorry, but I don't know how to express myself in situations like this."<br />'''Shinji''': (''crying'') "Why don't you just try smiling?" (''Rei looks completely confused, then remembers Gendo Ikari smiling, and the corners of her mouth finally curve upwards...'')
  
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*'''Shinji''' (''after he asked Rei why she pilots the Evangelion''): "You're very strong, Ayanami."<br />'''Rei''': "Because I have nothing else"<br />'''Shinji''': "What do you mean, "you have nothing else"?"<br />'''Rei''': "It's time. Let's go... Goodbye".
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*(''Shinji breaks open Unit-00's Entry Plug'')<br />'''Shinji''': "Ayanami! Are you all right?! Ayanami!"<br />(''Rei opens her eyes and looks at Shinji'')<br />'''Shinji''': (''starting to cry'') "Don't say... Don't say that you have nothing else. Don't say goodbye when you leave on a mission, it's too sad."<br />'''Rei''': "Why are you crying?..." "...I'm very sorry, I don't know what to do at a time like this."<br />'''Shinji''': (''crying'') "You can just smile." (''Rei looks completely confused, then remembers Gendo Ikari smiling, and smiles at Shinji for the first time.'')
   
 
==References==
  
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Revision as of 05:09, 26 January 2020

"Decisive Battle in Tokyo-3" is the sixth episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Overview

The Angel Ramiel is boring down through the upper layers of Tokyo-3 to reach NERV Headquarters in the GeoFront below. Possessing a strong beam attack and the strongest A.T. Field ever observed, a direct assault by an Evangelion would meet with failure. A plan ("Operation Yashima") is devised in which Shinji in Unit-01 will use an advanced prototype positron rifle to shoot Ramiel from outside its target zone, which must use the entire electrical output of Japan in order to operate, while Rei in Unit-00 shields Unit-01. The battle ended with Ramiel killed, and Rei smiling at Shinji for the first time.

Synopsis

This episode resumes the end of episode 05; Shinji is launched in Unit-01, but the Angel sensed the Eva and shot it before the removal of the restraints. Unit-01 is recovered and Shinji is rescued and hospitalized. The Angel then settles over NERV Headquarters and began to drill into the GeoFront's armor plating. NERV estimates the Angel will reach HQ within few hours, and launches dummy attacks to analyze the Angel, and the results were that the Angel attacks any hostile inside a certain range and maintain a very powerful A.T. Field, making the Angel "a flying fortress".

Ramiel AT Field

Ramiel's A.T. Field visible

While Shinji is recovering, Misato comes up with a reckless plan: to destroy Ramiel with a positron beam rifle, fired from outside Ramiel's attack zone[1]. In order for this plan to work, the rifle must be able to withstand a tremendous amount of electric energy; for it is determined that they will need the power from all of Japan to pierce Ramiel's A.T. Field. Gendo approves this plan, and Misato requisitions a huge Positron rifle from the JSSDF's labs. Rei's part in the operation is to shield Shinji, who will be the shooter in Unit-01. For this purpose, they built her a shield that will stand up to Ramiel's beam for 17 seconds. The only problem left is whether Shinji will pilot Unit-01.

Shinji has regained consciousness, and Rei enters his hospital room to brief him on the plan's schedule. When he says that he does not want to pilot the Evangelion, she replies she will pilot it instead and then leaves the room saying goodbye.

Several of Shinji's classmates, including Toji and Kensuke gather to watch the Evangelions launch wishing them good luck. Back to Tokyo-3, Ramiel is still drilling to reach the GeoFront with less than 4 hours left, while the preparation for on Mt. Futago is still in process.

Misato and Ritsuko explain to Shinji and Rei their rules and the weapons work. While the two pilots are preparing for the mission, Rei reassures Shinji that she will protect him. When he asks her why she pilots, Rei tells Shinji it's because of the bond she has with others, and because she has nothing else in her life. She then bids him farewell.

Ramiel penetrated

Ramiel killed

The time now is midnight, and "Operation Yashima" has been commenced. As the countdown for shooting has began, Ramiel starts to charge to attack the Evangelion and shoots toward it along with the rifle's shot, resulting in the collision of the two beams and the two shot have missed. Ramiel's drill has breached all armor layers and reached the GeoFront while charging up for a second attack, which it can fire at Shinji before he can prepare his positron rifle for a second shot. Rei, in Evangelion Unit-00 steps in and shield Unit-01 from Ramiel's beam, but both the shield and Unit-00 sustain severe damage in the process. Shinji fires his second shot, which pierces the angel and kills it, stopping the drill. Shinji force ejects Unit-00's entry plug and opens the hatch. Rei is unharmed and unfazed. Shinji cries telling her not to say "I have nothing else", or say goodbye when going on a mission. When a confused Rei says she doesn't know what to feel at such time, Shinji replies, "why not smile?". Remembering Gendo's smile, Rei smiles at Shinji[2].


Notes

  • First time of two Evangelions being sent on a mission together.
  • Ramiel is the first Angel to reach the GeoFront.
  • Throughout the next three episodes, there will be shots showing Ramiel's corpse slowly being demolished and cleared away.
  • A national promotional campaign to conserve and redirect electricity in the wake of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was named after "Operation Yashima".[3][4][5]

Quotes

  • Shinji (while Rei is still changing): "We might die doing this"
    Rei: "Why do you say that?" "...You won't die, because I'll protect you."
  • Shinji (after he asked Rei why she pilots the Evangelion): "You're very strong, Ayanami."
    Rei: "Because I have nothing else"
    Shinji: "What do you mean, "you have nothing else"?"
    Rei: "It's time. Let's go... Goodbye".
  • (Shinji breaks open Unit-00's Entry Plug)
    Shinji: "Ayanami! Are you all right?! Ayanami!"
    (Rei opens her eyes and looks at Shinji)
    Shinji: (starting to cry) "Don't say... Don't say that you have nothing else. Don't say goodbye when you leave on a mission, it's too sad."
    Rei: "Why are you crying?..." "...I'm very sorry, I don't know what to do at a time like this."
    Shinji: (crying) "You can just smile." (Rei looks completely confused, then remembers Gendo Ikari smiling, and smiles at Shinji for the first time.)

References

  1. ↑ Misato codenames her plan as "Operation Yashima". This is named after the Battle of Yashima which occurred in 1185 in medieval Japan.
  2. ↑ These images are showing the differences in the last scene
  3. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-12/evangelion-inspires-real-operation-yashima-after-quake
  4. ↑ "Twitter offers one example in the spread of the "Yashima Sakusen" (Operation Yashima) movement, which derives its title from the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion." Using the social networking service, Twitter users urge others to conserve energy. All that "tweeps" have to do is retweet the phrase, spreading the word to their own followers. The ease of participating in a charitable cause with a simple click has caused Yashima Sakusen to spread like wildfire around the Japanese Twitterverse." "Tweeting 'slacktivists' could create true social change", Asahi Shimbun
  5. ↑ http://schoolgirlmilkycrisis.com/blog/?p=2847
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