---
title: "Revival of Evangelion"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/revival-of-evangelion-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 54270
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 160
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Revival of Evangelion (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/revival-of-evangelion-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Revival of Evangelion is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Action, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production, Production I.G. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A comprehensive re-edit that merges Evangelion: Death and The End of Evangelion into a single narrative."

### Why Watch
- Presents the entire Evangelion story in one film
- Combines the series summary with its climactic conclusion
- Considered the final form of the Evangelion movies

### Caveats & Content Note
- Repeats footage from the earlier Death segment
- Long runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes may be demanding
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense psychological drama and sci‑fi action, making it appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, apocalyptic, intense, surreal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/revival-of-evangelion-1998#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masahiko Otsuka, Hiroyuki Ishido, Shoichi Masuo, Ken Ando, Naoyasu Habu, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Seiji Mizushima, Tensai Okamura, Akira Takamura, Tetsuya Watanabe, Minoru Ohara, Hideaki Anno, Keiichi Sugiyama
- **Networks / Studios**: GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production, Production I.G

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Megumi Ogata** as *Shinji Ikari (voice)*
- **Kotono Mitsuishi** as *Misato Katsuragi (voice)*
- **Megumi Hayashibara** as *Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)*
- **Yuko Miyamura** as *Asuka Langley Soryu (voice)*
- **Akira Ishida** as *Kaworu Nagisa (voice)*
- **Fumihiko Tachiki** as *Gendo Ikari (voice)*
- **Koichi Yamadera** as *Ryoji Kaji (voice)*
- **Yuriko Yamaguchi** as *Ritsuko Akagi (voice)*
- **Motomu Kiyokawa** as *Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Toji Suzuhara (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Revival of Evangelion?
It is a 1998 re-edit that combines Evangelion: Death and The End of Evangelion into a single movie.

### Q: When was Revival of Evangelion released?
It was released in Japan on 3 July 1998.

### Q: What does the film contain?
It includes a clip-show summary of the series and the original ending, merged into one continuous story.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.

### Q: What genres describe Revival of Evangelion?
It is classified as action, animation, drama, and science fiction.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Revival of Evangelion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54270)
- [Revival of Evangelion (1998) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/revival-of-evangelion)

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