Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
The fate of destruction is also the joy of rebirth.
SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.
Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki · Animation · Science Fiction · Drama · 87 min · 1997
Trailer
Director
Kazuya Tsurumaki
Writer
Hideaki Anno
Studio
GAINAX / movic
Release
1997-07-19
Runtime
87 min
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy, Action
Full Plot
After the defeat of the final Angel, Shinji Ikari falls into a deep depression. When SEELE orders the JSSDF to make a surprise attack on NERV's headquarters, Gendo Ikari retreats down into Terminal Dogma along with Rei Ayanami, where he begins to advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Eventually, Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.
Cast & Characters
Shinji Ikari (voice)
Megumi Ogata
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Misato Katsuragi (voice)
Kotono Mitsuishi
Asuka Langley Soryu (voice)
Yuko Miyamura
Gendo Ikari (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Maya Ibuki (voice)
Miki Nagasawa
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $7.5M, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion has grossed $26.0M worldwide — about 3.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is part of TMDb's "Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The second half of the film features the tenth movement of Bach's cantata "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critics have compared the use of classical music during violent scenes to Stanley Kubrick's works.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Anno claimed that his films did not influence him "that much" when asked about similarities with Kubrick.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Two original songs were commissioned for the film: "Thanatos: If I Can't Be Yours" and "Komm, süsser Tod".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion holds 8.3/10 on TMDb (1901 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion good? What are critics saying?+
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion holds 8.3/10 on TMDb (1901 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?+
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion has a runtime of 87 min.
Who directed Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?+
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki.
Where can I watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?+
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion" appears to be overwhelmingly negative, with many reviewers expressing disappointment and frustration with the series' conclusion. Critics felt that Shinji's character development was lacking, and his character arc was criticized for being too simplistic. Many also found the film's tone and pacing to be jarring and confusing.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Evangelion: Shinji is completely useless and whimpers for 90 minutes straight If you thought the series' ending was bad... This is somehow even worse! I think Shinji is depressed and hates his father... we can't really know for sure from the 100 times he told us that. I wish they…
sirdorius · 3/10
From the trailer's comments
Get in the movie theater, Shinji!
@leorojas6390 · 2852 likesOh boy, time to get confused and depressed for the 256th time
@flyingfish64 · 2324 likesThe 'H' in Neon Genesis: Evangelion stands for 'Happiness'.
@NoNameNoWhere · 1185 likesWe are so back in the robot
@Space02_ · 581 likesi just want to hear kom susser tod blasting from a movie theater sound system
@OmarDelReal45 · 1128 likesIf ANYONE is on the fence about watching this movie in thetares…… PLEASE…. Go watch it. The sound alone is worth watching this in the biggest screen possible I watched it once already in theatres I am absolutely watching it again
@aiwash2766 · 2028 likesIt is 2006. I am 16 and I am watching End of Evangelion with the boys on a CRT in the basement. It is 2026. I am 36 and I am watching End of Evangelion on the big screen with the bros. Nature is healing.
@thenerdyknight1559 · 872 likes0:21 oh that classi- AUGHH
@RNumz · 21 likes
