Story: A true masterpiece. The writing is very cohesive and understandable. This manga is great regardless if you loved or hated the anime adaptation. I actually advise that you watch the anime first, read the manga, then watch the anime again because it will all come full circle; which an anime is suppose to do regardless. I wish I picked up the manga much earlier in my life rather than recent years then I could answer confidently that this is my favorite series of all time. It's a story that successfully answers all of your questions, but leaving more questions, but not in regard to plot holes, but just out of pure curiosity. The concept of the series is very interesting and fresh. It disguises itself as just another mecha anime, but that is just the surface of the ocean you are witnessing. The story is more of a nod onto the effects of different types of upbringings; such as neglect, loss, abuse, etc. The story itself is psychological rather than mecha, so be prepared for that heading in.

Art: I'm not sure why, but the art style is very nostalgic. It's familiar, but also unique to it. The angels look both angelic and hellish. The characters also have iconic designs which is easily recognizable to everyone. New anime fans and old all recognize Asuka Langley and Rei Ayanami. Everyone recognizes the Evangelions. This manga just knew what it was doing when designing the cast.

Character: I will admit, at first, you will hate Shinji Ikari, but as time goes on, you won't. All of the characters are awesome in my opinion. Their psyche is what keeps me hooked to them. Shinji and Asuka both want to be loved, but both struggle expressing themselves and for different reasons. Shinji is timid and don't know how to understand his feelings while Asuka is just tsun af. Katsuragi struggles with knowing if what she's doing is the right thing. Rei starts to develop feelings as time goes on and struggles with undestanding them as a whole (she's a Kuudere). This manga will have you seeking and wanting to learn more of each character.

Enjoyment: I enjoyed this manga very much. The first time I read it, I mistakenly read it to fast and it was already over. A part of me which he series was longer and had kept going on, but all things must come to an end and I'm happy this series hasn't been ruined.

Overall: Definitely give this a read if you're into psychological thriller stuff. Yes, there's action, romance, and mecha stuff, but it's not the focus. The stuff there is good, but just don't have high expectations going into it in that regard.