I'm not trying to be an elitist. Never anywhere do I say "that anime sucks or your favorites suck." (I only do this with Naruto, Bleach, Fairy Tail, etc.) I'm just stating my opinions and trying to create conversation because it's fun. I'll skip around a little bit in reply to your post. Just keep in mind I'm not trying to start an argument or anything, just posting my thoughts. Well...
I think it makes it the perfect series for the reason that it DOES exploit human psychology. I really enjoy the type of stuff that makes you think like that. Psychology and philosophy really interest me so that's a reason why I hold NGE in such a high regard. Like I said in my past post, it just made me feel emotions that I've never quite felt in any other anime before. About the part where you said there are flaws in their characters, I'm not quite sure what flaws you are referring to. But, even if they are flawed, so are humans. I say the characters are the most realistic because nobody always has a brave face on, they let their real emotions show a lot. Throw a bunch of teenagers into the midst of battle with the world on the line and this is what you would actually get. Shinji and Asuka already being emotionally disturbed only aids in their eventual self destruction.
I don't necessarily think you have to be depressed to enjoy it to it's full extent either. First time I watched it I really had no idea what I was getting into so I didn't really like the gloomy mood either. But, after a while I went back and rewatched with the thought in mind that it was going to be depressive. Needless to say, I came out after watching EoE thinking it was the greatest thing in the world. It helps knowing what your getting into so you can really bond with the characters the next time around.
I will agree that the animation is sub-par at some points, but you just have to overlook it. I watch anime more so for the plot than the animation.
Running out of characters here too... But I have more..
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