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Evangelion

Biomechs against cosmic horrors while pilots battle inner demons.

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Original Series

Rebuild Series


Rebuild of Evangelion

Four films, one conclusion

A modern retelling that becomes something entirely new, culminating in creator Hideaki Anno's definitive ending to the Evangelion story.

Rebuild Films

Films

Rebuild Characters

Characters

Rebuild of Evangelion

Rebuild of Evangelion

Anno's final vision realised

Key Characters


Shinji Ikari

Shinji Ikari

Reluctant pilot of EVA Unit-01, struggling with depression & his relationship with his father Gendo.

Rei Ayanami

Rei Ayanami

Enigmatic pilot of EVA Unit-00, harboring deep connections to the Human Instrumentality Project.

Asuka Langley Soryu

Asuka Langley Soryu

TFiery pilot of EVA Unit-02, hiding her own emotional trauma behind a facade of confidence.

Evangelion Units


Unit-01

Unit-01

The iconic purple and green EVA piloted by Shinji, containing the soul of his mother Yui Ikari.

Unit-00

Unit-00

The prototype EVA piloted by Rei, painted in distinctive blue and white colors.

Unit-02

Unit-02

The production model EVA piloted by Asuka, featuring a distinctive red color scheme.

Factions


NERV

NERV

The paramilitary organization defending humanity.

SEELE

SEELE

The secret cabal manipulating events from the shadows.

United Nations

United Nations

The United Nations, nominal overseers of NERV.

Angels


Sachiel

Sachiel

The third Angel and first to attack Tokyo-3.

Ramiel

Ramiel

The geometric fifth Angel with devastating beam attacks.

Tabris

Tabris

The mysterious seventeenth Angel with profound impact on Shinji.

Technology & Lore


EVA Units

EVA Units

Biomechanical weapons piloted by children.

Dummy Plug System

Dummy Plug System

Artificial pilot system for EVA units.

Human Instrumentality

Human Instrumentality

SEELE's plan for forced human evolution.

Watch Order

First-Time Viewers

1
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Episodes 1-26
2
The End of Evangelion
Alternate ending film
3
Rebuild Films
1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.0+1.0

Release Order

1
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Original TV series
2
Death & Rebirth (1997)
Compilation + preview
3
The End of Evangelion (1997)
Alternate ending
4
Rebuild of Evangelion (2007-2021)
Four-film series
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