Hola:
"Richard Qunt":
> My question is this - would Evangelion be as popular/interesting without all
> that eye candy, those bountiful breasts, those firm buttocks, those long,
> sexy legs, that beuatiful hair?

I must admit the daemon of hentai dwells in my soul, thus making anime
shows with fan service more "interesting", but still I need more than
that to watch certain shows.

I watch NGE for the story mustly, though I like shows with more
(mecha) action (it is my believe you can have equal quantity of action
and character development on a show). NGE is certainly a very
interesting show to watch, even without the added bonus. The way they
handle the issues of religion from an earthy point of view is amusing
to me. The way they use facts and legends and blend them into the
story. This is the reason I torment myself so much to get the whole
series on DVD. Its a must have show for me!

~ MetalFormer
(Asuka is my goddess! ^_^)