Neon Genesis Evangelion
2 Seasons
Various • 1995–1996 • Japan
The boundary-pushing franchise that propelled anime to new heights of psychological, moral, and philosophical complexity, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION remains a landmark of both adventurous visual storytelling and profound existential inquiry. Set in a postapocalyptic world where teenagers are recruited to pilot giant Multipurpose Humanoid Decisive Weapons—artificial humans known as Evangelions—to defend humanity from mysterious beings called Angels, the story evolves from high-stakes action spectacle into a deeply introspective exploration of identity, trauma, loneliness, and human connection. The original twenty-six-episode series is presented here in both its Japanese-language version and the Classic English dub—the latter of which is made available on streaming for the first time. Revised and expanded by its acclaimed companion films THE END OF EVANGELION and EVANGELION DEATH (TRUE)², NEON GENESIS EVANGELION represents narrative and aesthetic world-building of the highest order.
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25:38Episode 1NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Episode 23
Episode 1
“Rei III”
Directed by Hideaki Anno and Shoichi Masuo • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi HayashibaraAsuka is ordered to assist Rei in battle against Armisael, a shape-shifting Angel. Rei makes a desperate attempt to save Shinji.
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26:24Episode 2NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Episode 24
Episode 2
“The Beginning and the End, or ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’”
Directed by Hideaki Anno and Masayuki • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Akira Ishida, Megumi HayashibaraShrouded in mystery, the arrival of the new pilot Kaworu Nagisa arouses everyone’s suspicions. He acts friendly to Shinji.
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23:32Episode 3NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Episode 25
Episode 3
“Do You Love Me?”
Directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi HayashibaraThe Human Instrumentality Project commences. Still struggling with his deadly act, Shinji wonders about the nature of his existence.
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23:16Episode 4NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Episode 26
Episode 4
“Take Care of Yourself”
Directed by Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, and Kazuya Tsurumaki • 1996 • Japan
Starring Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi HayashibaraA tormented Shinji is stuck at a crossroads. He must decide whether to accept a world alone, or embrace connections with others.