Many anime characters live by the principle that honesty is the best policy. They weigh their words carefully and never say things they don't mean. On the other hand, some find authenticity an overrated value. These mendacious anime characters don't put much importance behind their statements, spitting lies and spreading misinformation.
For some, this manipulative persona is just a mask that shelters their fragile real selves. Others genuinely get a lot of enjoyment out of deception, using false claims as a deliberate, malicious tool. Whatever the reason for their lies may be, the words of these anime characters shouldn’t be trusted.
The most eager and confident pilot from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Asuka Langley Sohryu, loves aggressively declaring her opinions and comes off as a proud, arrogant individual. She belittles everyone she perceives as weak, especially the quiet and insecure Shinji.
In reality, Asuka is much more similar to Shinji than she's willing to admit. Her vigorous persona is just a facade that hides her vulnerabilities, and most of her harsh words mean nothing and target Asuka herself. So, no one should take her insensitive comments to heart.
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