Neon Genesis Evangelion Slideshow E -pd- Rom

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

It sounds like you're referring to a specific product titled "Neon Genesis Evangelion Slideshow E - PD - ROM" — likely a piece of promotional or supplemental media released in Japan during the late 1990s or early 2000s.

• Content: These discs typically contained high-resolution still images (production art, cels, character sketches, background art, and promotional renders) from Neon Genesis Evangelion (often the original TV series or the Death & Rebirth / End of Evangelion films). The "slideshow" function was an auto-running or user-clickable presentation of those images.
• "PD-ROM": This likely stands for "Photo Disc ROM" or "Picture Data ROM" — a common Japanese label for CD-ROMs that are essentially digital "photobooks" rather than interactive games or software.
• "E": Might indicate a volume number (e.g., Slideshow E could be the 5th disc in a series, following A, B, C, D) — though actual releases often had Evangelion Slideshow A, B, etc. There may be confusion with the "E-Mode" series or other Gainax/King Records limited-edition discs.

• ROM (Read-Only Memory): The standard for CD-ROMs and cartridges.
• PD (Public Domain or Portable Data): In the Japanese PC market of the 1990s, "PD" referred to "Public Domain" or shareware software. Unlike commercial software, PD-ROMs were often budget-pressed discs containing low-cost utilities, fonts, clip art, or—crucially—fan-made or niche multimedia presentations.
• The "E" Prefix: This is the subject of much debate. Most evidence points to the "E" standing for "Educational" or "Easy". In the context of mid-90s Japanese PC magazines, "E-PD-ROM" denoted a disc that was designed to be a simple, self-running slideshow or interactive presentation, often targeted at schools or hobbyists.

The disc was packed with roughly 500 images, categorized for easy browsing. The "story" of the disc is told through its visual progression: NEON GENESIS EVANGELION SLIDESHOW E -PD- ROM