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Series summary
The series has been described as a deconstruction of the mecha genre; it delves into the experiences, emotions, and mental health of the Evangelion pilots and Nerv members as they are called upon to understand the ultimate cause of events and the motives behind human action.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a 1995 mecha anime directed by Hideaki Anno, set in a futuristic Tokyo-3 fifteen years after a global cataclysm (Second Impact). Teenage Shinji Ikari is recruited by his estranged father to pilot a giant biomechanical Evangelion (EVA) unit to combat mysterious "Angels". The series delves into deep psychological trauma, existentialism, and religious symbolism, moving from action to intense introspection.