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Neon Genesis Evangelion

Original title: Shinseiki Evangelion
  • TV Series
  • 1995–1996
  • TV-MA
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
98K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
713
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Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yûko Miyamura, Megumi Ogata, Fumihiko Tachiki, and Yuriko Yamaguchi in Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
In 2015. Tokyo 3 is under attack by powerful creatures known as the Angels. The young Shinji Ikari is chosen to pilot the Humanoid Decisive Weapon Evangelion - the only way for humanity to battle the Angels. The 26-episode series that started it all, "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and the two feature films 'The End of Evangelion' and 'Evangelion: Death (True)2,' will stream on Netflix from Spring 2019.
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A teenage boy finds himself recruited as a member of an elite team of pilots by his father.A teenage boy finds himself recruited as a member of an elite team of pilots by his father.A teenage boy finds himself recruited as a member of an elite team of pilots by his father.

  • Creator
    • Hideaki Anno
  • Stars
    • Megumi Ogata
    • Megumi Hayashibara
    • Kotono Mitsuishi
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    713
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    • Creator
      • Hideaki Anno
    • Stars
      • Megumi Ogata
      • Megumi Hayashibara
      • Kotono Mitsuishi
    • 328User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #227
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes26

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    Megumi Ogata
    Megumi Ogata
    • Shinji Ikari…
    • 1995–1996
    Megumi Hayashibara
    Megumi Hayashibara
    • Rei Ayanami…
    • 1995–1996
    Kotono Mitsuishi
    Kotono Mitsuishi
    • Misato Katsuragi…
    • 1995–1996
    Spike Spencer
    Spike Spencer
    • Shinji Ikari
    • 1995–1996
    Allison Keith-Shipp
    Allison Keith-Shipp
    • Misato Katsuragi
    • 1995–1996
    Sue Ulu
    Sue Ulu
    • Ritsuko Akagi
    • 1995–1996
    Amanda Winn Lee
    Amanda Winn Lee
    • Rei Ayanami
    • 1995–1996
    Tristan MacAvery
    Tristan MacAvery
    • Gendo Ikari
    • 1995–1996
    Tiffany Grant
    Tiffany Grant
    • Asuka Langly Soryu
    • 1995–1996
    Guil Lunde
    • Kozo Fuyutsuki
    • 1995–1996
    Matt Greenfield
    Matt Greenfield
    • Makoto Hyuga
    • 1995–1996
    Kendra Benham
    • Maya Ibuki
    • 1995–1996
    Jason Lee
    • Shigeru Aoba
    • 1995–1996
    Carrie Keranen
    Carrie Keranen
    • Misato Katsuragi (2019 re-dub)
    • 1995–1996
    Casey Mongillo
    • Shinji Ikari (2019 re-dub)
    • 1995–1996
    Erica Lindbeck
    Erica Lindbeck
    • Ritsuko Akagi (2019 re-dub)
    • 1995–1996
    Ryan Bartley
    Ryan Bartley
    • Rei Ayanami (2019 re-dub)
    • 1995–1996
    Pedro D'Aguillón Jr.
    • Seele Member
    • 1995–1996
    • Creator
      • Hideaki Anno
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    Reviewers say 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' delves into depression, trauma, and existential angst, focusing on characters' personal fears and suffering. It explores complex psychological and philosophical questions about humanity, relationships, and childhood experiences. The series alternates between mecha battles and introspective character studies, emphasizing emotional and mental struggles. Its blend of action, drama, and philosophical inquiry offers a deeply engaging and thought-provoking experience, though some find its psychological depth overwhelming.
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    MARVELMANIAC69

    Beautiful

    My Mother bought me the boxset off this that ADV released as a Christmas present last year and I must say I felt like bowing to me saying giving her a thousand thank you's.

    This is the best show ever created, the characters are so lovable and their backgrounds are so depressing, this is how all anime's should be made that try to make statements that psychologicly screw you up and keep you glued to the screen, breath taken.

    This show starts off on quite a light level and by the end you'll be broken down in tears, and really makes you think about life.

    This is a classic in anime.

    10 out of 10
    9ozkr-94755

    Just art

    The last two original episodes are art, perfectly Could be museum pieces.
    washuu

    This is real MUST SEE TV!

    This is quite possibly the best fantasy ever devised on the face of the planet. It has large unique mecca, nifty technology, emotional byplay, philosophical questions, great characters, unique music, great artwork... you name it it's got it. If you love anime watch it! If you hate anime watch it! Be warned though it looks deceptively simple at first. To get its full effect you must be willing to watch the entire series.
    Ricardo-36

    This is not an anime, it's THE anime.

    What can I say about the most perfect anime ever created? What can I say about Shinji, the most complex character ever created?

    Evangelion begins like an action sci-fi anime, like Akira. It has everything: humor, drama, action, great soundtrack. Great fun! But then you watch episode 24... and WOW!

    The 3 last episodes are the most perfect writen anime episodes ever. Yeah, some people don't understand it. Some people don't like it. But that's because those 3 episodes are about 1000 years ahead of our time. For the very first time you get inside a character's mind, you understand his problems and his fears. Yeah it's disturbing some times, but isn't real life disturbing?

    It doesn't matter if you like animes or not, WATCH THIS! But watch from the beginning, or else you will not recieve the final message from episode 26. I'm sure that you will love Evangelion!
    xstrongmenalsocryx

    Greatest Achievement in Audio/Visual Entertainment

    Whether you enjoy the world of anime or not this is an experience you must have before you die. Nothing else in the world is like it. For the sake of your personal experience I cannot tell you much about it and here's why. The first 20 some episodes you are immersed in the semi-futuristic world of Tokyo 3 and the characters are developed beautifully, some of the best character development I've ever witnessed. You get a very very good feel for the world and the situation they live in, only to have that blown away in the final episodes. Please for the sake of yourself watch this, from the start, you will not regret it.

    Hideaki Anno has conceived of a story more important to my life than any other.

    Hideaki Anno is pure genius.

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    • Trivia
      The 2019 re-release on Netflix omits the ending theme, "Fly Me to the Moon" due to rights issues and replaces it with a piano theme from the series' original soundtrack. However, it's still present on the Japanese Netflix release. The replacement (among other changes) was widely criticized by western fans.
    • Goofs
      In one episode, Rei and Shinji exchange EVAs during an experiment in synchronizing. However, when Shinji speaks to Rei over the video link, her display shows him as broadcasting from "EVA-01", his normal EVA, when he should be shown in "EVA-00", her normal EVA.
    • Quotes

      Ryoji Kaji: So, can I buy you a drink? Cup o' tea?

      Shinji Ikari: Kaji, I'm a boy.

    • Crazy credits
      A different version of "Fly Me to the Moon" is played in each episode.
    • Alternate versions
      The international version released on Netflix in 2019 omits "Fly Me to the Moon" by Claire Littley and replaces it with a piano track from the show's original soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Edited into Evangelion: Death (True)² (1998)

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Evangelion
    • Production companies
      • Gainax
      • Nihon Ad Systems (NAS)
      • TV Tokyo
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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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