Shin Seiki Evangerion 

A teenage boy finds himself recruited as a member of an elite team of pilots by his father.

Creator:

Hideaki Anno

Stars:

Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Spike Spencer	...	Shinji Ikari 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Allison Keith	...	Misato Katsuragi 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Sue Ulu	...	Ritsuko Akagi 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Amanda Winn Lee	...	Rei Ayanami 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Tristan MacAvery	...	Gendo Ikari 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Tiffany Grant	...	Asuka Langly Soryu 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Guil Lunde	...	Kozo Fuyutsuki 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Matt Greenfield	...	Makoto Hyuga 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Kendra Benham	...	Maya Ibuki 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Jason Lee	...	Shigeru Aoba 26 episodes, 1995-1996
Pedro de Aguillón	...	Seele Member 25 episodes, 1995-1996
Joe Pisano	...	Toji Suzuhara 18 episodes, 1995-1996
Kurt Stoll	...	Kensuke Aida 18 episodes, 1995-1996
Aaron Krohn	...	Ryoji Kaji 17 episodes, 1995-1996
Carol Amerson	...	Hikari Horaki 17 episodes, 1995-1996
Kotono Mitsuishi	...	Misato Katsuragi / ... 13 episodes, 1995-1996
Yuriko Yamaguchi	...	Ritsuko Akagi / ... 13 episodes, 1995-1996
Megumi Ogata	...	Shinji Ikari / ... 13 episodes, 1995-1996
Fumihiko Tachiki	...	Gendô Ikari / ... 11 episodes, 1995-1996
Hiro Yûki	...	Makoto Hyûga / ... 11 episodes, 1995-1996
Megumi Hayashibara	...	Rei Ayanami / ... 11 episodes, 1995-1996
Yûko Miyamura	...	Asuka Langley Sôryû / ... 11 episodes, 1995-1996

Storyline

When the Angels start attacking the planet Earth in the year 2015, only a handful of 14-year-old EVA pilots are able to stop them. Young Shinji Ikari suddenly finds himself forced to pilot EVA-01, a giant organic mecha, designed and constructed by NERV, that is the only thing that can stop the Angels.

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Plot Keywords:

nihilism | bio organic mech | psychological torment | christian symbolism | father son relationship | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese English

Release Date:

20 August 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gainax, Nihon Ad Systems (NAS), TV Tokyo

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min 24 min (26 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The ending theme song is "Fly Me to the Moon". Approximately 56 different versions of the song were produced for the show. Some of these contain vocals, are karaoke versions, or are instrumentals. Others are short-length mixes or "TV-size" versions of previous recordings that were designed to be played at the end of the show, and a few versions of the song are not even called "Fly Me to the Moon" at all. To date, most of these recordings can be found in Original Soundtracks I, II, and III as well as the CDs "Addition," "Birthday of Rei Ayanami," "Refrain of Evangelion," "Death & Rebirth," and the 7-disc "S2 Works" collection. However, several of the TV-size versions that appear during the show's closing credits are not available on any official Evangelion CDs to date.

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Goofs

In one episode, Rei and Shinji exchange EVAs during an experiment in synchronizing. However, when Shinji speaks to Rei over the video link, her display shows him as broadcasting from "EVA-01", his normal EVA, when he should be shown in "EVA-00", her normal EVA.

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Quotes

[Shinji is moving in with Misato and putting away the groceries; Misato is in the other room, changing]
Shinji Ikari: [Notices Pen Pen's habitat] Hey, what's in the other refrigerator?
Misato Katsuragi: Oh, don't bother him! He's probably still sleeping!
Shinji Ikari: Still... sleeping?...

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Crazy Credits

Episode 26 on A.D. Vision's Evangelion Platinum Edition Vol. 7 DVD has a hidden ending featuring Spike Spencer in character as Shinji, which can be heard by going to the credits of that episode and switching to the fourth audio track.

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Alternate Versions

Studio Gainax released director cuts versions of episodes 21-24 containing reanimated sequences and new scenes. Rei's death sequence is greatly improved animation wise and is quite different.

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Connections

Spin-off Evangelion: Another Impact - Confidential (2015)

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Soundtracks

Zankoku na Tenshi no Têze
(A Cruel Angel's Thesis)
Opening theme
Performed by Yôko Takahashi
Lyrics by Neko Oikawa
Music by Hidetoshi Satô
Arrangement by Toshiyuki Ômori

User Reviews

The most controversial, talked about, and yes, impressive anime series ever...

Well, what can I say about a series that's as absolutely mind-blowing as the 26 episodes and two movies that make up Neon Genesis Evangelion? This is, quite simply, a masterpiece. What starts out as a simple "save the world" mecha story evolves into a shocking and powerful psychological drama full of conspiracy, dysfunctional characters, and some of the most harrowingly emotional and painful fight scenes ever. Don't let the first several episodes fool you- they're entertaining enough, but the power of the series remains hidden.

When I popped in the first video, I was excited to see a new anime, but otherwise pretty relaxed. By the end of episode 18 or so, my heart was racing, and I was nearly in tears. It never let up after that. This is not just an anime. This is an experience.