“Come sweet death”
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a classic anime masterpiece created by Hideaki Anno. If you have been in the anime community you must have come across the name of this classic known for its complex characters, otherworldly setting, unique themes, and fantastic direction all acting together in synergy to create this masterpiece. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows a group of young pilots who are tasked with defending humanity from mysterious and colossal creatures known as Angels using giant humanoid machines called Evangelions.It is critically acclaimed for exploring the themes of existentialism, identity, and human behavior.
Even though produced in the mid 90’s it has amazing animation and direction with all visuals being used to add to the story’s theme.Evangelion had an original anime in the 90’s then it had an end movie, but after a while it got rebooted often fans can be confused regarding the watch order so here we discuss the different parts of the anime and how to watch them in order.
Release Order:
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-96)(26 episodes):
The original series of Evangelion produced by Gainax, was well renowned around the first for its production but it had a controversial ending with ep 25 and 26 which received a large amount of fan criticism. One can skip these two episodes if he wants but it’s always a debate among the fanbase, nevertheless, it’s just a personal opinion to watch it get the feel.
2. Death & Rebirth (1997-98):
Death is a sort of recap of episodes 1-24 but in a more director’s cut version with some bonus scenes animated after the first broadcast.Rebirth Contains new scenes which is 1/3 the part of End of Evangelion, which came later.This can be skipped as these are again covered at the end movie.
3. The End of Evangelion (1997):
This is the conclusion to the 95 anime which is more widely accepted by fans, personally it just complements the ep 25, 26 of anime.
Rebuild of Evangelion:
It is a semi-reboot of the original series in the form of films. As it progressed it diverts from the original story creating a parallel story with new events.
1. Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone (2007):
It is the first installment in the “Rebuild of Evangelion” film series. It presents an enhanced version of episodes 1-6 from the original anime series, utilizing updated animation and visual effects.
2. Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance (2009):
It marks a significant departure from the original series as the narrative takes a divergent path. This installment introduces new characters, explores alternative plot developments, and delves deeper into the psychological struggles of our characters.
3. Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo (2012):
It is set 14 years after the events of Evangelion 2.0, presenting a dystopian world where the consequences of past decisions weigh heavily on the characters. The film explores themes of guilt, isolation, and the aftermath of catastrophic events, offering a darker and more introspective tone compared to its predecessors.
Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time (2021):
It serves as the final installment in the Rebuild series, bringing the narrative to its climax. The film combines intense mecha battles, intricate plot twists, and deep character examinations, providing a conclusive ending that both honors the original series while offering a fresh and thought-provoking conclusion to the Rebuild storyline.
Recommended Watchorder For Neon Genesis Evangelion:
The recommended watch order goes as follows:
Main Vintage Series:
- Neon Genesis Evangelion Main Series (You Can Skip Epsodes 25 and 26 as Movie also covers the same event but in a diffrent way)
- End of Evangelion (Conclusion Movie Of This Series)
Remake Modern Movie Series:
- Evangelion 1.0 you are not alone (2007)
- Evangelion 2.0 you can not advance (2009)
- Evangelion 3.0 you can not redo (2017)
- Evangelion 3.0 +1.0 thrice upon a time in (2021)
This order skips Episodes 25-26 though I recommend you watch it to get the feel. You can go for Release Order too. But We Reccomend to watch according to our order.
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