Where to start
Neon Genesis Evangelion
3 versions · originally a series, 1995
Neon Genesis Evangelion explores the psychological disintegration of humanity through the lens of catastrophic warfare against incomprehensible, towering alien entities.
✦ Most fans start here
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
The original tv
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Series · 1995
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) serves as the foundational television series, establishing the grim post-apocalyptic setting and the complex internal struggles of the pilots tasked with humanity's survival against the Angels.
1997 film
✦ Start hereNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Film · 1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) provides a visceral, cinematic conclusion to the series, focusing on the brutal NERV assault and Shinji’s harrowing final confrontation with the Instrumentality Project.
Inspired by
Pacific Rim
Guillermo del Toro · Film · 2013
Pacific Rim (2013) acts as a high-octane stylistic successor, stripping away the psychological introspection to focus on the kinetic spectacle of massive piloted robots engaging in global warfare against alien invaders.
Common questions
What order should I watch Neon Genesis Evangelion in?
You should begin with the 1995 television series Neon Genesis Evangelion to understand the core narrative. Once you have completed the series, you should watch the 1997 film Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, which serves as a cinematic conclusion to the events presented in the original show.
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion related to Pacific Rim?
No, Neon Genesis Evangelion is not related to Pacific Rim. While both titles feature giant robots piloted by humans to combat external threats, they are distinct properties created by different teams and do not share a common universe, story, or production history.
How long is the Neon Genesis Evangelion series?
The original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series consists of 26 episodes, which first aired in 1995. Following the conclusion of the television run, the story continues in the 1997 feature film titled Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, which provides a definitive ending to the narrative.
Should I watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion before the series?
No, you should not watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion before the series. The film is intended to be viewed after finishing the 26 episodes of the 1995 Neon Genesis Evangelion television show, as it contains significant plot points that rely on the context established throughout the series.