Evangelion is a Japanese media franchise that includes anime, manga, video games, and films. The story revolves around a teenage boy, Shinji Ikari, and his experiences with a giant bio-machine mecha named Evangelion as he battles mysterious beings known as Angels.
Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax.
The anime series 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' premiered in 1995 and gained a cult following.
The franchise has since expanded with films, manga, and video games.
In 2021, a new film titled 'Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time' was released to critical acclaim.
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The original anime series that started the franchise in 1995.
A 2007 film retelling the events of the first six episodes of the anime series.
A 2009 film that diverges from the original anime series and introduces new characters and mecha units.
A 2012 film that takes place 14 years after the events of the second film and introduces new mysteries and conflicts.
A 2021 film that concludes the franchise and features a climactic battle against the Angels.
The recommended watching order is: Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV series) -> End of Evangelion (movie) -> Rebuild of Evangelion (movies).
The Angels are mysterious beings that attack humanity throughout the series. They are usually giant and have unusual powers.
An Evangelion unit is a giant bio-machine mecha that is piloted by a human. They are the only weapon capable of defeating the Angels.
The series explores themes such as identity, depression, and human connection, which resonate with many people. Additionally, the series' unique mecha designs and fight scenes have made it a classic of the genre.
Thrice Upon a Time is a continuation of the Rebuild of Evangelion series, which retells the events of the original anime. It concludes the story that began in 2007.