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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Name: Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Director: Hideaki Anno
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuko Miyamura, Fumihiko Tachiki

1997Dir. Hideaki Anno1h 27m

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Runtime1h 27m

Released1997

Box office$20.6M

DirectorHideaki Anno

About This Movie

The End of Evangelion is a real trip. Tsurumaki's direction combines surreal visuals and existential dread in a way that's hard to forget. The pacing is all over the place—moments of frenetic action collide with long, introspective sequences that really dig into Shinji’s psyche. You can feel the weight of the themes, especially when it comes to identity and human connection. The animation is striking, with some hauntingly beautiful sequences and a few practical effects that add to the tangible atmosphere. The score is another highlight—perfectly unsettling. It’s not just a conclusion; it’s more of an experience, really. It feels like a final descent into madness, which feels both necessary and deeply unsettling.

Released in Japan on July 19, 1997.Available in both theatrical and TV versions.Distinctive use of color and surreal imagery.Soundtrack by Shiro Sagisu enhances the atmosphere.