Neon Genesis Evangelion

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📖 SYNOPSIS

Director Hideaki Anno's depression is what led to the dark themes of Shinseiki Evangelion. Budgetary problems and parental complaints about content led to the original ending being scrapped and replaced with an extremely limited-animation ending breaking from the main plot. A movie, Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni, was later made based in part on the original planned ending and in part on Anno's increasing frustration with the otaku fanbase. The series' mix of psychoanalysis, religious symbolism, and genre deconstruction proved extremely influential on mature anime in the late '90s onward. The Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006 ranked it as the most popular anime of all time.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Asuka Langley Souryuu

Proud, skilled Eva pilot Asuka hides deep insecurity and loneliness behind aggressive defiance.

Portrayed by Miyamura Yuko

Rei Ayanami

Mysterious Eva pilot, Rei Ayanami is a clone with a deep connection to Lilith, devoted to her duty and Commander Ikari.

Portrayed by Megumi Hayashibara

Shinji Ikari

A troubled teen, Shinji pilots Eva Unit-01, grappling with trauma, emotional repression, and complex relationships.

Portrayed by Kamiki Ryunosuke, Ogata Megumi

Misato Katsuragi

NERV's operations chief, Misato is Shinji and Asuka's guardian, balancing diligent work with a chaotic personal life.

Portrayed by Mitsuishi Kotono

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Studio

Gainax, Tatsunoko Production

Season

Fall 1995

Start Date

1995-10-03

End Date

1996-03-26

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