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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

“Teen pilots fight Angels in giant mechs while NERV's secrets and Gendou's agenda threaten humanity's fate.”

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

8.57
128 rank · 1,045,442 viewers · 32,574 favorites
Avant Garde Drama Sci-Fi Suspense Mecha Psychological
1 episodes · 1 hr 26 min min · Gainax · R+ - Mild Nudity
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Synopsis

Teen pilots fight Angels in giant mechs while NERV's secrets and Gendou's agenda threaten humanity's fate.

In a post-apocalyptic world where humanity's survival depends on giant biomechanical weapons called Evangelions, teenage pilot Shinji Ikari struggles with the psychological weight of his role in protecting Earth from mysterious beings known as Angels. As the organization NERV continues its mission to defend humanity, tensions rise between different factions with conflicting visions for humanity's future. Shinji and his fellow pilots—including the fiery Asuka Langley Souryuu—must navigate not only the physical dangers of their battles but also the complex web of secrets surrounding NERV's true purpose. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Gendou Ikari, NERV's commander and Shinji's estranged father, pursues his own mysterious agenda while powerful forces begin to move in the shadows. As the stakes escalate and the lines between ally and enemy blur, the young pilots find themselves at the center of a conflict that will determine the fate of all humanity.

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Community consensus

Derived from 241 sampled reviews

8.1 /10

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85% recommend
Score distribution
median 9 mode 10 σ 2.57
1510
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σ 2.57 · split reception

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The polarity gap

6.4 pts

Recommenders 9.4 · others 3.0

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↓ 0.92

Running avg · Jan 2008 → May 2026

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A Movie Production

Gainax.
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TV Tokyo · Toei Animation

  • Format 1 × 86′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 1h 26m all episodes
  • Aired Jul 1997 – ongoing
  • Source Movie media type
  • Rated R+ Mild Nudity
  • Ref. BS-0023 catalog

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