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Neon Genesis Evangelion

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

1995 · 1 Season · Ended

TV-14 Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.6 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Neon Genesis Evangelion

Streaming now in the United States on Netflix and Criterion Channel.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Blu-ray Pre-order Trailer
Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
Neon Genesis Evangelion Trailer

Top cast and crew

Megumi Ogata Shinji Ikari (voice)
Kotono Mitsuishi Misato Katsuragi (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara Rei Ayanami (voice)
Yuko Miyamura Asuka Langley Soryu (voice)
Yuriko Yamaguchi Dr. Ritsuko Akagi (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki Gendo Ikari (voice)
Motomu Kiyokawa Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)
Miki Nagasawa Maya Ibuki (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Neon Genesis Evangelion

Where can I watch Neon Genesis Evangelion in the United States?

Neon Genesis Evangelion is available to stream on Netflix and Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion on Netflix?

Yes. Neon Genesis Evangelion is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel.

Can I watch Neon Genesis Evangelion for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Neon Genesis Evangelion needs a subscription to Netflix and Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion scores 8.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion stars Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, and Yuriko Yamaguchi.

How many seasons of Neon Genesis Evangelion are there?

Neon Genesis Evangelion has 1 season and 26 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Neon Genesis Evangelion?

All 26 episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion add up to about 10 hours 50 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 3 days.

What network is Neon Genesis Evangelion on?

Neon Genesis Evangelion airs on TV Tokyo, and is produced by GAINAX, TV Tokyo, and NAS.

What language is Neon Genesis Evangelion in?

Neon Genesis Evangelion is in Japanese, and its original title is 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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