“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 Hayashibara

Shrouded in mystery, the arrival of the new pilot Kaworu Nagisa arouses everyone’s suspicions. He acts friendly to Shinji.