Directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1997 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi

Hideaki Anno’s acclaimed companion film to his groundbreaking television phenomenon NEON GENESIS EVANGELION serves as an alternate ending to the series, pushing the story into...

Directed by Hideaki Anno • 1998 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

Condensing the touchstone anime series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION into a feature-length film, this kinetically paced, impressionistically cut re-edit offers an abstracted retelling of the story of te...

“Angel Attack”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Gendo Ikari summons his son Shinji to pilot Evangelion Unit-01 against an attacking angel, but the overwhelmed boy has difficulty accepting the assignment.

“The Beast”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

After piloting the Eva Unit 01 in battle, Shinji awakens in hospital with no memory of what happened. Feeling sorry for him, Misato allows Shinji to move in with her.

“A Transfer”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Hiroyuki Ishido • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Shinji’s status as an Eva pilot changes his standing among his classmates and puts him at odds with Toji. Shinji is called back into action when another angel arrives.

“Hedgehog’s Dilemma”

Directed by Hideako Anno and Tsuyoshi Kaga • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Stressed after his last battle, Shinji runs away from home and meets Kensuke. Misato gives him a choice when he is brought back in.

“Rei I”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Keiichi Sugiyama • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Unit 00’s pilot Rei Ayanami seems to have recovered, but has no friends, no record of her past, and no interest in getting to know Shinji.

“Rei II”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Hiroyuki Ishido • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

As the fifth angel drives toward NERV, Misato leads Operation Yashima. All of Japan’s power will be diverted to attack Ramiel with a positron rifle.

“A Human Work”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Keiichi Sugiyama • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Ritsuko tells Shinji the true cause of the Second Impact, which is classified. Then she and Misato head to the field test for an Eva competitor mecha.

“Asuka Strikes!”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Shinji and his friends join Misato to meet Eva Unit 02 and its brash new pilot Asuka at sea. Misato’s old friend Ryoji Kaji is also on board, but has his own a...

“Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Seiji Mizushima • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Asuka and Shinji face another angel but are unsuccessful at defeating it. They now have only six days to perfect synchronised moves to...

“Magma Diver”

Directed by Hideaki Anno, Hiroyuki Ishido, and Tsuyoshi Kaga • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

NERV find out about an angel in dormant embryonic form inside a volcano and send Asuka to retrieve it with Unit 02, using equipment designed for ma...

“The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Tetsuya Watanabe • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Tokyo-3 loses power right before the detection of another Angel. The Eva pilots must find their way back to headquarters from the surface.

“She Said, “Don’t Make Others Suffer for Your Personal Hatred’”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Hiroyuki Ishido • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuko Miyamura

The 10th Angel is detected in orbit, aiming to bomb Tokyo-3. Misato is promoted to major while Gendo and Fuyutsuki a...

“Lilliputian Hitcher”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Tensai Okamura • 1995 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Kotono Mitsuishi

An Angel infiltrates NERV’s system and the MAGI supercomputer risks being infected. Ritsuko races to stop the takeover.

“Weaving a Story (1)”

Directed by Ken Ando, Hideaki Anno, and Masahiko Otsuka • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Fumihiko Tachiki

Ritsuko conducts a test in which the Eva pilots switch units, but it goes horribly wrong. A surprising revelation comes to light about the units.

“Those Women Longed for the Touch of the Others’ Lips, and Thus Invited Their Kisses”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Naoyasu Habu • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Yuko Miyamura, Kotono Mitsuishi

Kaji is revealed as a spy for the Japanese government. Shinji and his father share a moment at hi...

“Splitting of the Breast”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

NERV deploys all three Evangelions to take down an unusual Angel. Shinji encounters a strange experience in the midst of battle.

“Fourth Children”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Minoru Ohara • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi

NERV-02 in Nevada vanishes, along with the Eva Unit 04. Misato is interrogated about the encounter. Ritsuko assigns a pilot to Unit 03.

“Ambivalence”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Tensai Okamura • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

Unit 03 arrives from the United States, but the identity of the pilot is a mystery to Shinji. NERV gets a surprise during the testing phase.

“Introjection”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Masayuki • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

After the battle, Shinji vows to never pilot an Eva again and quits NERV once more. NERV is under attack from yet another Angel.

“Weaving a Story (2): Oral Stage”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Masahiko Otsuka • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

Shinji becomes trapped inside his Eva after achieving an unheard-of synchronisation rate. NERV rushes to salvage him.

“He Was Aware That He Was Still a Child”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Hiroyuki Ishido • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

Seele interrogates Fuyutsuki about NERV and Gendo’s true intentions. Ryoji goes missing. Ikari and the committee are at odds about the...

“Don’t Be”

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Akira Takamura • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara

As Asuka’s synchronisation ratio continues to drop, she slips into a depression. To prove her worth, she ignores critical orders during battle.