Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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This year, NERV and the EVA pilots are in full focus once again, thanks to Neon Genesis Evangelion celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. Set to explore the past of the beloved anime franchise, while ...