In the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, what is the song that plays during the minute-long static scene where Shinji in Unit 01 holds Kaworu trying to muster the strength to kill him?
It is the last movement of Beethoven’s 9th symphony.
You probably know the main theme of the last movement as “Ode to Joy”.
However, when Shinji kills Kaworu, a different theme from this movement is used (the final movement is about 15 minutes in total, varying in the conductor’s tempo), which is why many people don’t recognize that. is part of the famous Beethoven movement. Movement Ode to Joy 9.
Hope this helps you.
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Shinji Kaworu
Kaworu Neon Genesis Evangelion