"Neon Genesis Evangelion" is a Japanese anime series created by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax. The original TV series had 26 episodes and first aired from October 1995 to March 1996. Since then, there have been many movies and spin-offs, and the series itself has become one of the most influential and iconic anime titles in the world.
Asuka Langley with glasses
The whole Asuka Langley character
Chibi the robot
Large robot with sword
Anime girl Rei Ayanami
Girl with an eye patch
Evangelion printable coloring book
Neon Genesis Evangelion coloring book
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Evangelion characters
Drawing by Asuka Langley
Evangelion fight scene
Secret weapon - Neon Genesis Evangelion
Couple Asuka Langley and Shinji Ikari in love
Evangelion - interesting facts and information
- Storyline: "Evangelion" tells the story of a teenage boy named Shinji Ikari, who is recruited by the mysterious NERV organization to pilot a giant biomechanical mech known as "Evangelion" in order to fight mysterious entities known as "Angels."
- Topics: "Evangelion" is known for its deep and often dark approach to themes such as depression, isolation, identity, growing up and religion. Although at first glance it looks like a mecha series, "Evangelion" is also a psychoanalytic drama with many layers of interpretation.
- Controversy and impact: The ending of the original "Evangelion" TV series is often considered controversial and ambiguous, which led to the creation of two films, "Death & Rebirth" and "The End of Evangelion," which served as alternative endings.
- Rebuild of Evangelion: From 2007 to 2021, a series of four films known as "Rebuild of Evangelion" were released, which are new interpretations of the original story with new characters, a revised storyline and revamped animation.
- Impact: "Evangelion has had a tremendous impact on the anime medium and pop culture worldwide, setting new standards in terms of the depth and complexity of themes addressed in anime. It is often cited as one of the most important and influential anime titles of all time.
- Curiosity: The title "Neon Genesis Evangelion" can be translated as "Gospel of a New Beginning" and is full of biblical and Judaic allusions, which is characteristic of Anno's style.
Although "Evangelion" is known for its complicated plot and ambiguous symbolism, it is also appreciated for its thoughtful characterization of characters, innovative approach to the mecha genre and insightful psychological explorations.
