
Evangelion
Explore Evangelion

Original series
The groundbreaking 26-episode anime

Rebuild films
Four modern films reimagining the story

Characters
Pilots and supporting cast

EVA Units
Biomechanical weapons

Factions
NERV, SEELE, and more

Angels
Mysterious cosmic beings

Technology & Lore
EVA tech, Human Instrumentality, and more

Watch order
How to experience the franchise
Original Series
Rebuild Series

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

Films

Characters

Rebuild of Evangelion
Anno's final vision realised
Key Characters

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

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

Asuka Langley Soryu
TFiery pilot of EVA Unit-02, hiding her own emotional trauma behind a facade of confidence.
Evangelion Units

Unit-01
The iconic purple and green EVA piloted by Shinji, containing the soul of his mother Yui Ikari.

Unit-00
The prototype EVA piloted by Rei, painted in distinctive blue and white colors.

Unit-02
The production model EVA piloted by Asuka, featuring a distinctive red color scheme.
Factions

NERV
The paramilitary organization defending humanity.

SEELE
The secret cabal manipulating events from the shadows.

United Nations
The United Nations, nominal overseers of NERV.
Angels

Sachiel
The third Angel and first to attack Tokyo-3.

Ramiel
The geometric fifth Angel with devastating beam attacks.

Tabris
The mysterious seventeenth Angel with profound impact on Shinji.
Technology & Lore

EVA Units
Biomechanical weapons piloted by children.

Dummy Plug System
Artificial pilot system for EVA units.

Human Instrumentality
SEELE's plan for forced human evolution.
Watch Order
First-Time Viewers
Release Order

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