Neon Genesis Evangelion

Name: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Drama
Released: 1995-10-04
Rating: 8.6
Cast: Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Yuriko Yamaguchi

1995·Series·TV-14·25 min·★ 8.6(2,099)

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“Mankind's greatest fear is mankind itself.”

At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.

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About Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a 1995 Japanese-language sci-fi & fantasy, animation and drama series. The cast is led by Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.6/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Neon Genesis Evangelion was produced by GAINAX, TV Tokyo, and NAS and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 4, 1995, and carries a TV-14 certification.

First aired: October 4, 1995
Last aired: March 27, 1996
Original language: Japanese
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (26 episodes)
Network: TV Tokyo
Country: Japan
Production: GAINAX, TV Tokyo, NAS

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Neon Genesis Evangelion cast & crew

The cast features Megumi Ogata as Shinji Ikari (voice), Kotono Mitsuishi as Misato Katsuragi (voice), Megumi Hayashibara as Rei Ayanami (voice), Yuko Miyamura as Asuka Langley Soryu (voice), Yuriko Yamaguchi as Dr. Ritsuko Akagi (voice), and Fumihiko Tachiki as Gendo Ikari (voice).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Yoichi Kuroda and it was produced by Noriko Kobayashi and Yutaka Sugiyama.

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion worth watching?

Neon Genesis Evangelion holds an audience score of 8.6/10 from 2,099 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed sci-fi & fantasy series.

With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, animation, and drama, Neon Genesis Evangelion is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion

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