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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009·Movie·NR·112 min·★ 7.8(1,065)

“In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.”

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

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About Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is a 2009 Japanese-language animation, science fiction and action film directed by Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki. The cast is led by Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1100 ratings.

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was produced by khara and Dynamo Pictures and made in Japan. It was released on June 26, 2009, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $44 million worldwide.

Director
Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki
Writers
Hideaki Anno
Release date
June 26, 2009
OTT release
September 16, 2025
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$44 million
Production
khara, Dynamo Pictures
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance cast & crew

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was directed by Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki and written by Hideaki Anno.

The cast features Megumi Ogata as Shinji Ikari (voice), Megumi Hayashibara as Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice), Yuko Miyamura as Asuka Shikinami Langley (voice), Maaya Sakamoto as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice), Kotono Mitsuishi as Misato Katsuragi (voice), and Yuriko Yamaguchi as Ritsuko Akagi (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shiro Sagisu, cinematography is by Toru Fukushi, and it was produced by Toshimichi Otsuki.

Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance worth watching?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,065 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and action, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Megumi Ogata

Megumi Ogata

Shinji Ikari (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara

Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)

Yuko Miyamura

Yuko Miyamura

Asuka Shikinami Langley (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)

Kotono Mitsuishi

Kotono Mitsuishi

Misato Katsuragi (voice)

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Ritsuko Akagi (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Ryoji Kaji (voice)

Fumihiko Tachiki

Fumihiko Tachiki

Gendo Ikari (voice)

Motomu Kiyokawa

Motomu Kiyokawa

Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)

Miki Nagasawa

Miki Nagasawa

Maya Ibuki (voice)

Takehito Koyasu

Takehito Koyasu

Shigeru Aoba (voice)

Hiro Yuuki

Hiro Yuuki

Makoto Hyuuga (voice)

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in India?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in the US?

In the US, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in the UK?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Sky Store.

▸What language is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

▸What is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance rated?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,065 ratings.

▸When did Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance release on OTT?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance became available digitally on September 16, 2025.

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