Neon Genesis Evangelion 1995
“Mankind's greatest fear is mankind itself.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 4, 1995
- Last Aired
- March 27, 1996
- Format
- 1 season · 26 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~10.8 hours (25 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~10.5 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E19 "Introjection" (★ 8.3/10)
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese anime television series created by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax and Tatsunoko Production. The series originally aired from 1995 to 1996.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1995
- Last aired
- Mar 27, 1996
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.6/10 from 2,121 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TV Tokyo
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Overview
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese anime television series created by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax and Tatsunoko Production. The series originally aired from 1995 to 1996. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the story follows Shinji Ikari, a reluctant teenager who is called upon by his estranged father to pilot a bio-mechanical weapon known as an Evangelion. These machines are humanity's primary defense against monstrous beings called Angels, who seek to wipe out the human race. Shinji joins the mysterious organization NERV, where he works alongside other young pilots including Rei and Asuka to protect what remains of civilization. The series explores themes of existentialism, identity, and human connection through its complex characters and symbolic narrative. It was written and directed by Hideaki Anno and became widely recognized for its psychological depth and innovative animation. The show has since been made available on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video.
Should you watch it?
“Teen pilots giant bio-mechanical suits to defend humanity from cosmic invaders.”
- Groundbreaking animation and mecha design
- Complex character development and emotional depth
- Influential storytelling that redefined anime
- Dense lore and philosophical themes may alienate some viewers
- Abrupt ending divides audiences
You enjoy mecha anime with deep psychological and existential themes.
Contains intense violence, existential themes, and psychological distress suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Angel Attack Mytharc Oct 4, 1995
- E2 The Beast Core Oct 11, 1995
- E3 A Transfer Core Oct 18, 1995
- E4 Hedgehog's Dilemma Core Oct 25, 1995
- E5 Rei I Core Nov 1, 1995
- E6 Rei II Core Nov 8, 1995
- E7 A Human Work Core Nov 15, 1995
- E8 Asuka Strikes! Core Nov 22, 1995
- E9 Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win! Core Nov 29, 1995
- E10 Magma Diver Core Dec 6, 1995
- E11 The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still Core Dec 13, 1995
- E12 She said, 'Don't make others suffer for your personal hatred.' Core Dec 20, 1995
- E13 Lilliputian Hitcher Core Dec 27, 1995
- E14 Weaving a Story (1) Filler Jan 3, 1996
- E15 Those Women Longed for the Touch of Others' Lips, and Thus Invited Their Kisses. Core Jan 10, 1996
- E16 Splitting of the Breast Core Jan 17, 1996
- E17 Fourth Children Core Jan 24, 1996
- E18 Ambivalence Core Jan 31, 1996
- E19 Introjection Core Feb 7, 1996
- E20 Weaving a Story (2): Oral Stage Core Feb 14, 1996
- E21 He Was Aware that He Was Still a Child. Core Feb 21, 1996
- E22 Don't Be. Core Feb 28, 1996
- E23 Rei III Core Mar 6, 1996
- E24 The Beginning and the End, or 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' Core Mar 13, 1996
- E25 Do You Love Me? Mytharc Mar 20, 1996
- E26 Take Care of Yourself. Mytharc Mar 27, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Is Evangelion suitable for children?
No, the series contains intense themes and violence more suitable for teens and adults.
What makes Evangelion different from other mecha anime?
It focuses heavily on the psychological states of its characters and explores deep philosophical questions.
How many episodes are in the original series?
The original series aired from 1995 to 1996.
Who created Evangelion?
It was created by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax and Tatsunoko Production.
Is there more content after the original series?
Yes, there are films and a remake series titled Rebuild of Evangelion.
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