Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) is a groundbreaking mecha and psychological drama series created by Hideaki Anno (庵野秀明) and produced by GAINAX. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows Shinji Ikari (碇シンジ), a reluctant teenager recruited by the organization NERV to pilot a giant bio-mechanical weapon known as an Evangelion (エヴァンゲリオン) against mysterious beings called Angels (使徒).

Originally airing in 1995, Evangelion revolutionized anime with its deep psychological themes, religious symbolism, and complex character portrayals. The franchise has since expanded into films, including the Rebuild of Evangelion series, concluding with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time in 2021. With over 10 million home video sales and a massive global fanbase, Neon Genesis Evangelion remains one of the most influential and critically acclaimed anime of all time.