Evangelion

Biomechs against cosmic horrors while pilots battle inner demons.

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

Neon Genesis Evangelion

The psychological mecha masterpiece

Transformed anime forever

26 episodes exploring depression, anxiety, and human connection through the lens of giant biomechanical weapons fighting mysterious Angels.

Episodes

Characters

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

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Episodes 1-26

The End of Evangelion

Alternate ending film

Rebuild Films

1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.0+1.0

Release Order

Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)

Original TV series

Death & Rebirth (1997)

Compilation + preview

The End of Evangelion (1997)

Alternate ending

Rebuild of Evangelion (2007-2021)

Four-film series

Featured Evangelion

Shinji Ikari

Reluctant pilot of Evangelion Unit-01.

Rei Ayanami

Enigmatic pilot of Evangelion Unit-00.

Asuka Langley Soryu

Fiery pilot of Evangelion Unit-02.

NERV

Paramilitary organisation that deploys the Evangelion units against the Angels.

SEELE

Secret council that controls NERV and pursues the Human Instrumentality Project.

About Evangelion

Groundbreaking anime revolutionising mecha through psychology.

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