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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