EVANGELION 30th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE SHOWING
Welcome! It's been a while, everyone!
I'm Soryu Asuka Langley!
Hi everyone, I'm fan-favorite Shikinami Asuka Langley!
Together, we make...
Double Asuka Langley!
It's the first time we've shown up together like this, right?
It really is our first time, huh?
And I haven't even been on stage in 29 years, so I'm kinda nervous!
Well, considering we’re from different universes, it’s crazy we’re even here together at all!
Guess that’s the upside of a 30th anniversary event, hey?
Y'know, I've been meaning to say.
You've been through a lot, haven't you?
Wandering around with nothing on,
lounging around in that adult plugsuit,
confessing your feelings from years back…
If I were you, I’d have buried myself and never come back out!
Y'know, it's funny you say that, Soryu.
Letting Shinji get an eyeful of everything must've been embarrassing, too!
And with what happened after... If that was me,
I’d have run off naked into the Minus-Universe from sheer embarrassment.
This reminds me, actually.
Being taken over by an Angel and shoved in Unit-13 must have really sucked, too!
Oh, but it doesn't even compare to what you went through!
You had a total mental breakdown, and got eaten by MPEs in Unit-02!
We're not getting anywhere...
If I actually think about it, I'm always playing the same part.
Enough already! It’s about time we got a happy ending.
Now, we're talking. You of all people deserve better.
Right?! I... I want to make myself happy!
That's all!
In my timeline, my ending might have made that idiot Shinji happy,
but not me!
I had to go to his stupid world, and what'd I get for it?!
I got strangled, that's what! How disgusting!
What part of that was supposed to make me happy?!
But I finally have a chance to rewrite the world!
Even if it's brief, I could finally become the protagonist of the story!
Even if I end up with Stupid Shinji, there's gotta be other possibilities!
Something easier to understand and emotional and happy!
That's all I want!
The only thing I've ever wanted! And I want it so bad!
How wonderful!
I shall grant that wish for you.
Who asked you?! Get outta here!
You couldn't even do that for Shinji. Why would we want your help?
All you ever do is spout cryptic stuff that sounds good,
but it always ends up screwing everything up so much more!
You don't have to rub it in...
Um... Asuka...
Shut up, Stupid Shinji!
Alright, what's the plan?
In my world, there's someone else who can change events besides him...
I don't wanna rely on some rookie.
I’ll claim my happiness with my own hands!
That's what we like to hear.
Okay, you'll need to employ the Ikari Shinji Method for this one.
What do you mean?
You start by sleeping.
Then they zoom the camera in, and you open your eyes!
Do that, and the plot will change for you.
Oh, I get it!
If you keep doing it, eventually you'll find the timeline you want.
Okay!
Well, there's no harm in trying!
ASUKA + ASUKA: EPISODE 26 + EPISODE 1
Okay, go to sleep!
Goodnight, Asuka.
Evangelion Unit-01, lift off!
Focus, Shinji!
Hurry! You need to get up!
Aircraft spotted above headquarters!
It's a Euro NERV unit!
No way!
Eva Unit-02 was actually ready...?
The real hero always shows up just in time!
Now that I'm here, your problems are solved!
You don't stand a chance!
Cut!
What are you, stupid?! I'd never screw up that bad!
There's too much of you in my plot!
Retake! Retake!
Understood.
Goodnight, Asuka.
Cut! What the hell was that?!
Why'd you turn me into a giant?!
Well, the more powerful you are, the better...
That's not what I'm looking for!
Retake! Retake!
Understood. Goodnight, Asuka.
You must calm your mind.
It is imperative to winning any battle.
In 31 moves from now, you will lose.
Cut! Cut!
Cut! What's going on?!
Why would I be playing shogi?!
You always loved competition...
Winning by cheating means nothing. Next! Next!
Make it a romance this time!
Understood. Goodnight, Asuka.
Wow, what a beautiful view!
They call this the Machu Pichu of New Tokyo-3.
I can't wait to see all the different worlds out there with you, Asuka.
Shinji...
Eep! Don't make me blush!
I'm so happy...
Shinji?
Stop! Cut! Is he okay?!
Yeah. Let's resume...
I... thought I was gonna die...
Well, that's good.
Wanna keep going?
Nope! Too embarrassing!
Roll the next one!
Alright. Goodnight, Asuka.
Cut. Too out there. Retake.
Pervert!
Cut! Why am I imitating the First from your world?
Retake!
Cut! What was that supposed to be?
Remember the whole "Look at me! Don't leave me alone!" thing?
Sure, but how's that supposed to help?
I want someone besides me around!
Makes sense. Goodnight, Asuka.
Cut! Cut!
Are you just trying to embarrass me?!
I thought you wanted to grow up quickly, too?
That is not what I meant!
Just find me a loop that's happy already!
Alright, I got it. Goodnight, Asuka.
How wonderful, Asuka-chan! You've done so well!
You're a genius. Mama is very proud of you.
What a good girl you are.
You can do whatever you like.
Don't forget, sweetie, Mama is always watching over you.
Cut!
Nope, that won't work.
I just felt uncomfortable. Like I wasn't myself.
Definitely not that one.
Hm... You're right.
Goodnight, Asuka.
Guess who?
A gorgeous girl with an 87cm bust.
Bingo!
Cut.
It's not a bad premise, but I want to be happy in my own world.
A world without the Eva.
The Line 2 express train is about to arrive.
Please stand behind the yellow safety line.
The Line 2 train departs at 14:20.
Bound for Second City.
Passengers without authorization may not board.
We repeat: the Line 2 train departs at 14:20 bound for Second City.
Passengers without authorization may not board.
Let's go, Asuka.
Thanks, Shinji.
But... it's okay now.
It's such a calm and beautiful world... but it's not somewhere I'm supposed to be.
I have a place to protect.
I don't want to depend on fantasy anymore.
I'll find a way to make my own happiness in the real world.
That’s the way that’s truly me. I get it now.
EPISODE 27: THE ONLY NEAT THING TO DO
Well? Takes you back, doesn't it?
Yeah... It's not half bad.
They've been practicing, y'know.
Feels like a big moment...
I'm a little nervous about singing in front of so many people...
Don't butt in!
I'm not depending on you anymore, either.
I'm my own person!
As long there's still angels to fight, I'll keep piloting my Eva.
I'll find my happiness in the future that comes after I protect everyone.
I know it!
That's why I'm the pilot of Evangelion Unit-02.
Soryu Asuka Langley!
"WITH DEEP GRATITUDE,
THANK YOU ALL FOR THESE LAST 30 YEARS." - HIDEAKI ANNO