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Neon Genesis Evangelion

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Neon Genesis Evangelion
Created by
Hideaki Anno
First Film
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
Movie(s)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth, End of Evangelion, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Character(s)
Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu, Toji Suzuhara, Kaworu Nagisa, Mari Illustrious Makinami, Gendo Ikari, Misato Katsuragi
Video Game(s)
Neon Genesis Evangelion

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Shinji is depressed, sitting in his iconic chair
Evangelion's Creator May Think the Anime Is Pretentious, But I Think He's Totally Wrong
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Creator Hideaki Anno has always had conflicting feelings about Evangelion, but even if he thinks it's pretentious, the series is a masterpiece.

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"There's No Hidden Meaning:" Evangelion Has Been Called Many Things Over the Years, But Its Creator Just Calls It Pretentious
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Evangelion's creator says it only looks deep. Decades later, the mystery lives on in every fan theory and rewatch.

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Shinji and Mari at the end of Thrice Upon a Time
"Please Stop!": Strange But True, Neon Genesis Evangelion Is Behind a New Crime Wave in Japan
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Evangelion has been a phenomenon in Japan for the better part of three decades, and it seems the anime is now inspiring a new tresing trend.

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the new Gundam anime from the creators of Evangelion, is finally here, but there are a few anime you should watch first.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion Is Secretly A Studio Ghibli Anime, No Seriously
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The production of Neon Genesis Evangelion has become legendary, but few know that even Studio Ghibli lent a hand in its creation.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion's Ending Is Incredibly Controversial, But Its Follow-up Is A Downright Masterpiece
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Evangelion's original ending has been incredibly divisive since initially airing, but it gave way to one of the greatest anime films ever made.

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One Piece Is Fun, But Nobody Is Ready For How Scary Live-Action Evangelion Would Be
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With the success of anime's live-action, such as One Piece, Evangelion could make a good rendition, making its themes more immersive and horrific

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‘90s anime classics laid the foundation for today’s genre. These timeless series remain essential for every anime fan.

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These anime series are the best of the best, and every anime fan should do themselves a favor and check them out at least one time.

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After Working on Gundam, Evangelion's Creator Is Already Eyeing 5 New Projects
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Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno might be busy with Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, but he already has plenty of new projects in the works.

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Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki Surfaces In Rare Photo With Hideaki Anno's Help
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Studio Ghibli's founder, Hayao Miyazaki, is seen in a rare non-promotional photo without his signature beard and standing next to Evangelions creator.

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"My Way of Giving Back": Evangelion Creator Unpacks His Motivation For ing Mobile Suit Gundam's New Anime
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Hideaki Anno, the creator behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, discusses in detail about his work on Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuux -Beginning-.

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Yeah, Neon Genesis Evangelion Is Depressing, But That's Why It Means So Much To Me
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Evangelion understands my struggles and offers hope in despair.

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Attack on Titan Is the Neon Genesis Evangelion of Anime's New Generation
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Attack on Titan and Neon Genesis are two ground breaking series that share more similarities than it might initially appear.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion's Plug Suits Become Stylish Sweat Suits In New Collaboration
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For Neon Genesis Evangelion’s 30th anniversary, the franchise has collaborated with CALNAMUR to release activewear based on the pilot’s plug suits.

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It's Been Long Enough: Neon Genesis Evangelion's Biggest Problem Was Never Shinji
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Evangelion is one of the most popular anime franchises ever, but its main protagonist has been receiving undeserved hate for decades.

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The new Gundam anime from Evangelion's creators is releasing a special theatrical preview, and fans won't want to miss this phenomenal first look.

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Even the Most Controversial Anime Endings Can Be Fixed, and Evangelion Proves It
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Neon Genesis Evangelion's divisive finale transformed into a lasting legacy, proving even the most contentious endings can be redeemed.

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Plenty of great anime series have released throughout the years, but only a select few are truly deserving of the hype that surrounds them.

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