shinji

Shinji Ikari sitting on a folding chair with his head down in a depressed posture.
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What does the shinji emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of existential dread and pure depression.

This emoji features Shinji Ikari from the legendary anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, famously depicted sitting on a folding chair in a state of deep despair. It has become a staple internet meme used to represent feeling overwhelmed, socially anxious, or simply having a bad day. In Discord, it is the go-to reaction for when life feels like too much to handle.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep feelings of existential dread
  • Showing you are feeling completely overwhelmed
  • Reacting to a very depressing message
  • Signaling that you need some personal space

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the shinji image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the shinji image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the shinji image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the shinji image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.