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* [[Kudzu Plot]]: Invoked by, and at the same time resulting in the [[Mind Screw]].

* [[Leave the Camera Running]]: Appears frequently in the later episodes since the studio was getting increasingly short on money and time. This resulted in lots of still images, many scenes showing the characters from a great distance, and liberal use of [[Stock Footage]]; notable examples include the infamous "elevator scene" and the lead-up to {{spoiler|Kaworu}}'s death. On the other hand, if the creators were trying to save money for where it would matter most, it worked; there are several scenes that are gorgeously animated and absolutely stunning.

* [[Literary Agent Hypothesis]]: While Gendo is shown to be quite a cruel and sadistic person, he still makes decisions that are quite sensible. "Guilt-tripping" Shinji with injured Rei? Perhaps, but perhaps he used the only person who was still able to pilot at the moment. Forcing Shinji to fight Toji? But maybe, again, he was just protecting his son, not to mention everyone else, in a situation that could already be not salvaged. Being cold about all that? Maybe it's just in his character. Now, actually, the anime shows a lot of sadism on Gendo's part when he does this stuff. But what if it's Shinji's impression of him, cuz' it's his story? Not to mention how sympathetic Shinji himself is portrayed...

* [[Lonely Piano Piece]]

** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l12TvP5nMVg "Rei I."]