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Searching for watch Neon Genesis Evangelion season 1 online? Use the episode list below (legal-only availability varies by region).
Where to watch “Neon Genesis Evangelion” (1995) online legally? See US streaming options first, plus English-region fallbacks.
Neon Genesis Evangelion first aired in 1995 • originally associated with TV Tokyo • 1 season • 26 episodes • around 25 minutes per episode • status: Ended.
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It sits in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Drama space, which helps set expectations for tone and pacing.
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Synopsis
At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.
Keywords
angel, depression, symbolism, affectation, loss, love, mecha, giant robot, piloted robot, cyberpunk, self love, self-loathing, alien attack, disturbed, anime, reflective, psychological, science fiction.
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