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S1·E5 Rei I

Episode
Season 1, Episode 5
Air Date
November 1, 1995
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Keiichi Sugiyama
Writers
Akio Satsukawa, Hideaki Anno
Score
7.3/10 (47 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 1, 1995 23 min ★ 7.3/10 · 47 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

EVA-00 is finally repaired, and Shinji tries to get to know its enigmatic pilot, Rei Ayanami, better. However, he is confounded because she is extremely insular, has no friends at all, and the entire record of her past has been erased. In the midst of this, a very powerful Angel, the floating monolith Ramiel, attacks Tokyo-3.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Neon Genesis Evangelion air?

Season 1, Episode 5 ('Rei I') originally aired on November 1, 1995.

How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Rei I')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Neon Genesis Evangelion Season 1 Episode 5?

EVA-00 is finally repaired, and Shinji tries to get to know its enigmatic pilot, Rei Ayanami, better. However, he is confounded because she is extremely insular, has no friends at all, and the entire record of her past has been erased. In the midst of this, a very powerful Angel, the floating monoli...

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