Neon Genesis Evangelion - RE-TAKE Omake side-stories (Doujinshi)

RE-TAKE, created by the artist known as Azumatakeshi75, emerged from the vibrant doujinshi scene surrounding the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. Originally released in the mid-2000s, this work is a reimagining of the series' conclusion, specifically focusing on the relationship between Shinji Ikari and Asuka Langley Soryu. The work gained significant traction within the global fan community, eventually being expanded into an 'Omake' volume that includes additional side-stories and sketches that flesh out the narrative and artistic development of the main series.

The art style of these side-stories is characterized by a refined, polished aesthetic that manages to closely replicate the visual sensibilities of the original anime while injecting a distinctively emotive, character-driven quality. Azumatakeshi75’s approach was widely lauded by fans for its technical proficiency and its ability to provide a more definitive, hopeful resolution to the often bleak psychological themes of the source material. It remains one of the most recognized and widely read pieces of fan-produced literature in anime history.