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Just read that the original 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' TV ending was made for about $100,000 because they ran out of budget.
Found that wild fact in a deep-dive article on Anime News Network, and it really explains a lot about those final two episodes, doesn't it?
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kelly3852mo ago
Totally see that happening all the time with creative projects. Makes me think of all the indie games or local bands that have to scrap their big plans and just work with what they have left. Sometimes those weird, cheap solutions end up being the most memorable part, you know? Kinda makes you wonder what other iconic stuff was born from a total lack of cash.
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sage3082mo ago
Ever tried just using whatever's already in your garage?
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victorh812mo ago
Remember reading about how the original Star Wars movie had almost no budget for the stormtrooper armor. They made it out of some weird plastic that would crack if the actors moved too much, so they all had to walk stiff and slow. That weird walk became the whole vibe for the empire, all because they were broke. Makes you look at those scenes totally different.
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