>>2817153It sorta seems open to interpretation at this point. Some people think there are enough clues to call it a sequel, some think it's a reimagining of the original series with a bunch of new shit thrown in, it could be an AU type of thing. Hell if I know.
The art is gorgeous, though. I really love just watching it and, despite the pissy Reifags being butthurt about Rei vs Rei Q, I like most of the characters and their portrayals.
Though I hate the way Misato has turned out. It seems really OOC.