Neon Genesis Evangelion The End Of Evangelion -1997-

Nearly three decades after its release, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion continues to influence the global cinematic landscape. Its DNA can be found in everything from Western blockbuster films like Pacific Rim to contemporary anime like Attack on Titan and Devilman Crybaby .

To understand The End of Evangelion , one must look at the controversial conclusion of the original 26-episode television run. Budget constraints, scheduling issues, and Hideaki Anno’s worsening depression led to Episodes 25 and 26 being stripped of their physical plot lines. Instead, the finale took place entirely within the abstract, psychological landscapes of the characters' minds, culminating in the famous scene where the cast applauds the protagonist, Shinji Ikari, for choosing to accept himself. neon genesis evangelion the end of evangelion -1997-

has abandoned Gendo, choosing to forge her own destiny. Nearly three decades after its release, Neon Genesis