Neon Genesis Evangelion

From Animepedia

Neon Genesis Evangelion
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Genre	Mecha, Apocalyptic/Post-apocalyptic, Psychological Thriller
Anime
Directed by	Hideaki Anno
Animation by	Suzuki Shunji Takeshi Honda Shin'ya Hasegawa
Music by	Shirou Sagisu
Script by	Hideaki Anno Akio Satsukawa Youji Enokido
Studio	Gainax Tatsunoko Productions Production I.G MOVIC Star Child
Network	TV Tokyo _{Other networks:} Cartoon Network
Original run	October 4, 1995 – March 27, 1996
No. of episodes	26
Manga
Written by	Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Publisher	Kadokawa Shoten
Original run	1995 – ongoing
Volumes	11 (currently)
Game: Koutetsu no Girlfriend
Developer	Gainax Network Systems
Publisher	Bandai
Genre	Visual novel
Rating	Ages 12 and up
Platform	Windows Macintosh PlayStation Sega Saturn PlayStation2
Released	February 1998 March 23, 2006
Game: Ayanami Ikusei Keikaku/Ayanami Ikusei Keikaku with Asuka Hokan Keikaku
Developer	Gainax/Broccoli
Genre	raising sim
Rating	Ages 13 and up
Platform	PC Playstation2 Nintendo DS
Released	April 4, 2001 April 18, 2002 December 11, 2004 August 28, 2008
Game: Koutetsu no Girlfriend 2nd
Developer	Gainax Network Systems
Publisher	Broccoli
Genre	Visual Novel
Rating	Ages 15 and up
Platform	Windows Macintosh PlayStation2
Released	March 2, 2006
Game: Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku
Developer	Gainax
Publisher	Broccoli
Genre	life simulation
Rating	Ages 15 and up
Platform	PC
Released	September 24, 2004
Movies
Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (March 15, 1997) The End of Evangelion (July 19, 1997) Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone (September 1, 2007)

Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン Shin Seiki Evangelion) is a series produced by GAINAX which aired from October 1995 to March 1996. It is an extremely influential and popular anime, so much that new merchandise is still being created over ten years after its original release. It is also the cause of much controversy, due to its often cryptic, ambiguous nature which generally leaves the viewers to form their own conclusions about the meaning or outcome of various events. Another controversial aspect is the use of Judeo-Christian names and imagery, which the production team claimed was included "to look cool", but many fans believe this to be untrue.
It is an apocalyptic mecha series, featuring a mysterious organization known as Nerv and its efforts to defeat the assailants known only as the Angels. However, the series tends to focus upon the relationships and psychological states of the characters, and features many scenes specifically directed toward psychoanalysis of said characters.

1 Plot and Structure
2 Characters
3 Openings/Endings
4 Links

[edit]

Plot and Structure

The story is set in the year 2015 A.D., which is fifteen years after the Second Impact, a disastrous event which effectively halved the human population, caused massive global flooding, and even changed the climate in some areas. However, the human race slowly relearned to survive, and rebuilt what was left of itself. Suddenly, Angels begin attacking Tokyo-3, for reasons unknown. Conventional weapons have no effect on the Angels. Luckily for the human race, Nerv had been secretly developing the Evangelion Units, which seem to be the only thing capable of fending off the Angels. The Evangelion Units, however, require a pilot. The series focuses on Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year old boy who is chosen, unwillingly, to become one such pilot.

The 26 episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion are divided into four "arcs". First is the " Prologue Arc", which includes episodes 01-07. This is followed by the " Action Arc", which spans from episode 08 to episode 13. Then comes what is known as the " Descent Arc", which encompasses episodes 14-19. Finally, the last seven episodes are collectively known as " The Bitter End".

[edit]

Characters

Main article: Characters in Neon Genesis Evangelion

The primary protagonists are Shinji Ikari and Misato Katsuragi, although nearly all of the characters are explored to varying degrees, particularly Asuka, and Rei Ayanami.

[edit]