Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth 1997
“Welcome to the apocalypse.”
What is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a film that originated from a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series. It was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 15, 1997
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- GAINAX, Production I.G, Tatsunoko Production
- Revenue
- $15,877
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
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Overview
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a film that originated from a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series. It was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. The film was intended to serve as a lead-in to a revised conclusion of the series. A companion film, Rebirth, was produced as the re-worked ending, but due to production overruns, Rebirth was eventually incorporated into a different film, with some minor changes.
Should you watch it?
“A two-part anime recap and alternate finale that reshapes the series' climax.”
- Condenses the original series for quick immersion
- Offers an alternate take on the series' ending
- Relies heavily on prior series knowledge
- Rebirth portion is incomplete compared to the full ending
Watch it if you want a concise refresher and a glimpse of an alternate conclusion.
The film’s serious, apocalyptic tone and intense themes make it suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the structure of the film?
It is divided into two parts: Death, a recap of the TV series, and Rebirth, an alternative version of the ending.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Does it contain new animation?
Rebirth includes some new animation and minor differences from the original ending.
What genres does it belong to?
It is classified as animation, drama, and science fiction.
Is prior knowledge of the series needed?
Because Death retells the series, viewers benefit from having seen the original TV show.