9.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
9.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict is deeply philosophical and psychological, exploring the human condition, isolation, and the nature of reality, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. It critiques both extreme individualism and forced collectivism, ultimately championing the difficult choice of individual existence and genuine, messy human connection.
This Japanese anime features a cast that is diverse within its cultural context, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally Western white roles. The narrative offers a psychological and existential critique of traditional masculine archetypes and authority figures, but this critique is character-driven rather than an explicit, central DEI-focused commentary.
Secondary
Neon Genesis Evangelion portrays a significant, albeit brief, same-sex relationship between Kaworu and Shinji with depth and emotional resonance. Despite its tragic conclusion, their bond is depicted as a profound and affirming connection, crucial to Shinji's emotional journey, and is not denigrated or stereotyped.
The film extensively uses Christian iconography (crosses, angels, Adam, Lilith, Lance of Longinus) but recontextualizes them into a narrative of cosmic horror and existential dread. This appropriation strips the symbols of their original theological meaning, repurposing them to create a pseudo-religious mythology that underpins a largely nihilistic and violent narrative.
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on psychological, existential, and interpersonal struggles, without engaging with transsexual identity or experiences.
The show primarily features female characters piloting giant mechs against non-human entities, which relies on technological superiority. While some female characters use firearms, there are no instances of a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is an original anime series, establishing its characters' genders within its own narrative. There are no prior canonical versions of these characters from other source materials or previous installments that have been portrayed with a different gender in this show.
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995–1996) is the original animated series, establishing the canonical depictions of its characters. There are no prior versions of these characters from source material or previous installments for the show to have race-swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.5
8.6
Critic Ratings
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