Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is not a comfortable film. It is not a date movie. It is not background noise. It is a three-act panic attack followed by a depressive hangover.
The film takes place at the end of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion series. The story follows Shinji Ikari, a young boy who pilots the Evangelion Unit-01, a giant humanoid robot designed to fight against giant monsters known as Angels. After a series of traumatic events, Shinji becomes increasingly isolated and withdrawn. neon genesis evangelion the end of evangelion -1997-
When Neon Genesis Evangelion finished its original TV run in 1996, the ending was… controversial. Budget constraints and director Hideaki Anno’s deteriorating mental health led to two episodes of abstract, internal monologue that left fans demanding a "real" conclusion. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is