Drawn Rei for the edition.
>>2709832>>2710244Anno likely never had any intention of making a fourth movie to begin with. From his perspective, 3.33 is the perfect way to end the story, or at least good enough of an ending that he won't need to make the fourth.
It strongly glorifies Asuka (and Kaworu, alot) and leaves the impression of them as characters to cheer on and pay attention to.
Then of course, it ravages and insults Rei's character and leaves it with no way forward.
Once Anno did that, it's in his interest to keep up that "status quo" for as long as possible. For that reason, any 4.44 is forfeit as it'd only be more of the same toxic otaku nonsense.
The chances for some sort of "redemption" in Anno is practically non-existing.
>>2710369That's going a bit far, but he does deserve a slap on the wrist or two for what he's done.
