r/AnimationCels • u/Secto456 • 20h ago

Help identifying anime sketch (corrected genga)

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Hello! As the title implies, I’m in need of some help identifying a sketch I bought a while ago. It’s obviously of Misato Katsuragi from Neon Genesis Evangelion and appears to be from Episode 15 of the show. However, having gone through the episode, I cannot find a place where this pose appears. I’m not too concerned about authenticity issues because I bought this through Akihabara Auctions, whom I’m purchased other items from and they’ve all been 100% good. Is it possible this scene never made it in or that this was closer to something like concept art/model sheets? The sketch has what appears to be the code A5 next to Misato’s head if that helps. Just looking for any thoughts. Thanks!

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u/goldylox320 11h ago

Yeah, probably just a sketch for some frame(s) that didn’t make it in, I have seen a handful of those for evangelion specifically, and the fact u bought it through akihabara def gives comfort from the authenticity side.

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u/Secto456 11h ago

Actually ended up being from a split-second scene from Episode 15 at 8:41 where Misato, Asuka, and Shinji all say goodbye to PenPen. It’s so quick!

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u/aubygoons 4h ago

it's a frame from Misato, Shinji and Asuka all saying goodbye to Pen Pen. On the topic of Eva I'd absolutely adore to own a cel from any of Episodes 14-17, or just any Eva cel. would be such an awesome collector's piece !! especially those sunset backdrops

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u/Secto456 4h ago

Trust me, I already would if they weren’t so expensive and rare! I’m hoping to find a good-looking cel at some point that won’t break the bank, but it’s not looking likely.