Would you like to act like Shinji Ikari, the protagonist of Neon Genesis Evangelion? If you love music, enjoy wearing school uniforms, and care deeply about other people, you already have the basic skills to act like him. If you want to make people think you're Shinji Ikari, there are a few simple ways you can act like him.
Step
Part 1 of 2: Preparing Your Acting
Step 1. Watch all Evangelion episodes and movies over and over again
Watch how Shinji Ikari behaves. Understand his fears, desires, and thoughts. You can also read the Evangelion manga. However, note that Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, manga writer and character designer of the first Evangelion anime, has a different interpretation of Shinji's personality than Hideaki Anno, the main writer and director of the Evangelion anime.
Do not watch or read Evangelion if you are under 16 years of age. This anime and manga is intended for adults because it contains violence and adult content
Step 2. Put on the Japanese school uniform
In contrast to cosplay costumes (costume play or wearing clothes and looking like movie characters, books, comics, etc.) in general, the Japanese school uniform worn by Shinji Ikari is the clothes commonly used by people in everyday life.. The outfit design is quite simple. You just need to wear a white shirt with short sleeves, a black T-shirt and black trousers. Complete your look by wearing a dark leather belt and white sneakers.
Make sure the shirt you are wearing is made of thick fabric so that your black t-shirt is not visible. A thin shirt not only makes you look less like Shinji, but also makes you look untidy
Step 3. Cut and color your hair according to Shinji's hair
Fortunately, Shinji's hair was as simple as his clothes. Cut your hair short and neat. Adjust your bangs to be less messy and slightly longer to touch your eyebrows. After that, part the middle of your hair. If possible, color your hair dark brown to match Shinji's hair color.
If you don't want to change your hairstyle and just want to cosplay as Shinji at the show, try wearing a wig
Step 4. Put on earphones and listen to music every day
Shinji uses a fictional technology called the SDAT player which is similar to a portable cassette player. Although cassette players are rarely used by people, you can find them easily. You can use the MP3 player if you want.
- To get a feel for Shinji's personality, listen to classical music, especially Bach's songs such as Suite No. 1 in G Major performed on the cello (cello).
- In one episode of Evangelion, Shinji wore a T-shirt that said XTC. This indicates that he might like new wave music. Some music groups that are similar to XTC include Shriekback, Gang of Four, Talking Heads, The The, and Elvis Costello.
Step 5. Learn to play the cello or another instrument
Although Shinji is embarrassed that he thinks he is not talented, he is actually a proficient cellist. His calm and gentle cello game is a very prominent personality in the Evangelion series. In addition, he also learned to play the piano in the film Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo.
Part 2 of 2: Acting like Shinji in Daily Life
Step 1. Act like a shy person
Shinji is a very introverted person and prefers to spend his time alone or with a group of people whose members are not many. In addition, he is also very humble and often feels anxious. However, in the end he slowly began to express his feelings and thoughts to his friends, such as Rei and Asuka who piloted Evangelion like Shinji.
Step 2. Use the electric rail or commuter rail whenever you travel
The electric rail train is the main public transportation used by Shinji. He also uses electric railcars to avoid his responsibilities. In addition, the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime often uses trains to display symbolism.
Step 3. Seek affection and acknowledgment from others that you are a valuable person to them
Shinji wants to be loved by everyone, especially by his father. The relationship between Shinji and his father became strained because he was abandoned by his father since childhood. In addition, Shinji is very worried about what other people think of him.
- Be careful with this step. Attempts to gain recognition from others are associated with low self-esteem. Even though Shinji has low self-confidence, it's best if you don't get so into his personality that it makes you have low self-confidence too.
- A healthy way to gain recognition from others is to be considerate and considerate of other people's feelings. Ask the other person what you can do for them and avoid being selfish.
Step 4. Obey all orders
Shinji often fulfills the requests of people in power because he wants to get recognition. He is a very passive person.
- Carry out all your responsibilities, such as doing housework and cleaning the room, when asked. When you're at work, think of your obligations as Shinji's, which is to protect humans. This way, you can work harder.
- Like the previous step, you should not take this step seriously. Do not do things that can harm yourself. Keep in mind that Shinji is a fictional character and you cannot imitate his ability to pilot a giant robot.
Step 5. Repeat apologies
One of Shinji's bad traits is that he has low self-confidence and often blames himself even though he didn't do anything wrong. Don't let this affect you. Instead of apologizing over and over again, it's a good idea to apologize only when you've made a mistake or misunderstood your friend while meeting or talking to them.
Basically, too many apologies are a bad thing. If you haven't done anything wrong, apologizing to others will only make you lose confidence
Step 6. Ignore the taunts or avoid fighting
Be nice to others. Basically Shinji is a very affectionate person. Even though he has to fight to protect humanity, he hates violence. In addition, he is a very passive person so he will not return the mockery even though his feelings are really hurt.
Repeatedly receiving ridicule or threats can be classified as bullying. If you are being bullied at school or at work, contact your teacher or manager. If you are a minor, tell your parents. Call the police if your safety is at stake
Step 7. Argue with yourself about anything
Shinji is a person who is often introspective and tends to overthink things. Introspection can be a good thing as long as you don't blame and judge yourself. Being sensitive to everything that is happening around you can help you lead a happier and more positive life. To do this, you must be sensitive to your own feelings. Doing introspection after experiencing a stressful event can help you better deal with similar problems in the future.
- Remember that Shinji sometimes worries that he will live his life alone and feels that he doesn't deserve to live. However, in the end he realized that he was loved by the people around him and he managed to improve his life.
- Even though Shinji is aware that he has people who love him, he still hates himself. Do not imitate his attitude like this. Remember to always love yourself.
- This unhealthy, obsessive way of thinking about trauma and pain is called "rumination" by psychologists. To have good physical and mental health, avoid doing things that can cause rumination. If you are having trouble controlling your own thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.
Tips
- Shinji's personality in the manga is shown differently than his personality in the anime. Even his personality in the Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days manga is very different. Therefore, you cannot act like all versions of Shinji at the same time.
- Remember that this is all just an act. Don't take this seriously. Don't start hating your dad or yourself to be able to act like Shinji. You are a very precious person to those around you and deserve happiness.
Warning
- Some people feel Shinji is a very weak person, especially in the movie End of Evangelion. Ignore their opinion. However, be prepared to accept their taunts.
- There are many attitudes and qualities of Shinji that should not be imitated. This character has experienced many traumatic events in the Evangelion anime. In addition, he also suffers from severe depression and social anxiety (social anxiety). Don't use "method acting" (acting techniques used by actors to feel and understand the emotions of the characters they are playing) to understand their thoughts.
