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S1·E1 Angel Attack

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
October 4, 1995
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Kazuya Tsurumaki
Writer
Hideaki Anno
Score
7.4/10 (51 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired October 4, 1995 23 min ★ 7.4/10 · 51 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

Shinji Ikari is summoned to Tokyo-3 by his estranged father Gendo, commander of the special agency NERV, to defend the city from a giant Angel by piloting the only weapon capable of battling the monster: Evangelion Unit-01.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Neon Genesis Evangelion air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Angel Attack') originally aired on October 4, 1995.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Angel Attack')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Neon Genesis Evangelion Season 1 Episode 1?

Shinji Ikari is summoned to Tokyo-3 by his estranged father Gendo, commander of the special agency NERV, to defend the city from a giant Angel by piloting the only weapon capable of battling the monster: Evangelion Unit-01....

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