{"product_id":"osamu-takahashi-neon-gensis-evangelion-the-shinji-ikari-raising-project-manga","title":"Osamu Takahashi - Neon Gensis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project Manga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese romantic comedy spin-off manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Takahashi. Based on the famous Gainax video game of the same name, this series reimagines the iconic characters of the franchise in a lighthearted, slice-of-life alternate universe. The story focuses heavily on a playful school environment where Shinji Ikari is caught in a comical tug-of-war for affection between his hotheaded childhood friend, Asuka Langley Soryu, and the brilliant transfer student, Rei Ayanami. Away from the apocalyptic despair of the original saga, Shinji navigates teenage romance, awkward social blunders, and everyday high school drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is widely celebrated for its extensive subversion of the dark psychological themes that characterized the main franchise, opting instead for a bright, harem-style comedic tone. While keeping NERV present as a scientific research facility run by Shinji's surprisingly attentive parents, Gendo and Yui Ikari, the massive biomechanical Evangelions take a backseat to romance and school festivals. Takahashi's fluid artwork and detailed character expressions highlight the expressive humor and dramatic rivalries of the young cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the longest-running manga spin-off in the entire franchise, it offers a heartwarming, stress-free companion timeline for fans who wished to see the cast enjoy the peaceful, ordinary lives they were denied in the original series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Notable Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOsamu Takahashi:\u003c\/b\u003e Isuca (Story \u0026amp; Art) \u003cb\u003eStudio Khara \/ Gainax:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden 2nd \/ Angelic Days (Thematic sister series), Rebuild of Evangelion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/b\u003e 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 碇シンジ育成計画 (Shin Seiki Evangerion: Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish Title:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory:\u003c\/b\u003e Osamu Takahashi \/ Khara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt:\u003c\/b\u003e Osamu Takahashi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kadokawa Shoten (Shōnen Ace)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark Horse Comics (Dark Horse Manga)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Years:\u003c\/b\u003e 2005–2016 (Japan) \/ 2009–2018 (English)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 (Standard Tankōbon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e16+ (Dark Horse Release)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Sci-Fi, Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life, Harem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComics \u0026amp; manga are assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. 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