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And so the Eva series continues to struggle to catch up to Mobile Fighter Gundam G.
Sad. So very very sad. (By which I mean "awesome".)
ANN isn't particularly clear about this, but I believe that above is one part of a whole Evangelion-themed ad campaign for the Japanese Racing Association. It involves these commercials (narrated by the voice of Misato), a website that discussing horse-racing in Evangelion terms, and an incredible backstory for Eva Unit-0-Horse:
[The ad] shows the "Eva-Impact" racing with real-life jockey Yutaka Take at the controls. "Eva-Impact" is an humanoid thoroughbred developed by JRA and Nerv as the "Final Battle Weapon Type Horse." Eva-Impact was born from the combination of Nerv technology and DNA extracted from legendary horses with a 150-year lineage. The fall of the Spear of Longinus triggered the development of this weapon.
Well, of course it did. So I have a theory, and it's that Gainax has its own version of the Human Instrumentality Project, which involves turning every single item on the planet into Evangelion merchandise. It's about the only explanation for all this insanity that makes sense anymore.
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I'm surprised you didn't also post the new Eva water coolers, Rob: http://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=101955
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... All I can say is that Eva 3.0 had better feature Unit 01 riding this thing, progressive katana equipped, with Shinji screaming "My name is Shinji... SHINJI IKARI, THE BLADE THAT SMITES EVIL!!!"
Is the Emperor's Prize autumn race soon. That would sure explain things. Well not explain but at least make a connection. Well not a connection as much as....."is the DAMN horse race this thing is advertising for soon or not?"
I'm betting during the race they will be releasing more on the new Evangelion.
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How long until the Jockey starts reflecting upon his unfulfilling relationship with his father?
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@Someguy Well, this is Japan we're talking about. I'm sure the Horse will transform into an underage female who keeps loosing her panties or something.
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@Ranchoth @CaptainZADL I can't tell if that's a reference to the MLP fanfic cupcakes or not...
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@Ranchoth @CaptainZADL there would be nothing "better than the Eva-horse turning all of humanity into Cupcakes."
