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Diving into Neon Genesis Evangelion, it's impossible to ignore its profound psychological and philosophical underpinnings. Anyone else feel that Jungian psychology played a significant role? Shinji's inner conflict and struggle with individuality versus collectivism, that's Ego and the Collective Unconscious right there. And the whole scenario reifying the Shadow Archetype - the dark, primitive side we often deny or repress. This anime perfectly reflects the core principles of Individuation. Let's also not forget the pivotal role of Anima/Animus as represented by the female and male Eva pilots. Thoughts?