Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project #5
In "Stage 28" of *Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project*, the school sports festival spirals into a high-stakes clash of wills, as Shinji finds himself caught between Misato’s relentless drive to beat Kaji’s team and Asuka’s determination to surpass Rei. Written by Osamu Takahashi, Michael Gombos, and Carl Gustav Horn, with art and inks by Osamu Takahashi, and lettering by John Clark, this 2010 Dark Horse issue captures the quiet tension of adolescence under pressure. The cover, also by Osamu Takahashi, frames the moment with a subtle, telling glance.
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The day of the school sports festival becomes a competitive nightmare for Shinji, with Misato pushing for victory over Kaji's team on one side and Asuka trying to out-do Rei on the other.
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