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TV series

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Original title: 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

Mankind's greatest fear is mankind itself.

1995 · TV-14 · 1 season · 26 episodes

8.6

TMDB audience score
2,205 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.

About 10h 50m to watch every episode. An estimate: 26 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Netflix
  • Criterion Channel
  • Netflix Standard with Ads

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies

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Main cast

  • Megumi Ogata
    Shinji Ikari (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Kotono Mitsuishi
    Misato Katsuragi (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Megumi Hayashibara
    Rei Ayanami (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Yuko Miyamura
    Asuka Langley Soryu (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Fumihiko Tachiki
    Gendo Ikari (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Motomu Kiyokawa
    Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Miki Nagasawa
    Maya Ibuki (voice)
    26 episodes

  • Hiro Yuuki
    Hyuuga Makoto (voice)
    17 episodes

  • Tomokazu Seki
    Touji Suzuhara (voice)
    15 episodes

  • Takehito Koyasu
    Sherigu Aoba (voice)
    15 episodes

  • Koichi Yamadera
    Ryouji Kaji (voice)
    15 episodes

  • Tetsuya Iwanaga
    Kensuke Aida (voice)
    14 episodes

  • Junko Iwao
    Hikari Horaki (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Mugihito
    Keel Lorenz (voice)
    4 episodes

  • Akira Ishida
    Kaworu Nagisa (voice)
    1 episode

  • Mika Doi
    Naoko Akagi (voice)
    1 episode

Seasons