Even though clear blue winds
Beat on the door of my heart,
You just smile, looking straight at me
Too involved in yearning for something to hold on
The innocent eyes that still know nothing of fate

But someday you will notice
On those shoulders of yours
There are strong wings
To guide you to the far future

_{- Cruel Angel's Thesis}

I think this is the last of my Evangelion submissions for now. A group portrait of the five chosen Eva pilots, inspired by the art of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. It's ironic how they're referred to as the Five Children, when the burdens that were pushed onto their young shoulders were heavier than most other people have had to carry in a lifetime.

Let me take this chance to thank all of you who have been following our Evangelion cosplay photos. It's been great hearing from fellow Eva fans. We're happy there are people whose love for the series has not faded despite the time that has passed. It's truly a classic. Thank you GAINAX, for messing with our heads so early in our lives. And for the people who got into the series because of us - we're honored that our work has affected you that much, and we do hope you'll love Evangelion as much as we did.

Loon as Shinji Ikari
Chi as Rei Ayanami
El as Asuka Langley Soryu
Miguel as Toji Suzuhara
myself as Kaworu Nagisa
photography by Sandra Dans

_{Neon Genesis Evangelion photoshoot series}
Neon Genesis Evangelion
First Child: Rei Ayanami
Second Child: Asuka Langley
Third Child: Shinji Ikari
Fourth Child: Toji Suzuhara
Fifth Child: Kaworu Nagisa
Major Misato Katsuragi
Rei III
Asuka Strikes!
Delicate Like Glass
Children of Chaos

Evangelion Photoshoot Recap + bonus photos