Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995 1 season · 26 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Neon Genesis Evangelion

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

Neon Genesis Evangelion sits in the top 1% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #51 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.

Synopsis

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

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.

The 1994–1996 Japan Window

143 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Neon Genesis Evangelion sits at position #3.

  1. Romeo and the Black Brothers
    #1

    Romeo and the Black Brothers

    ★ 8.9 · 1995

  2. Furuhata Ninzaburo
    #2

    Furuhata Ninzaburo

    ★ 8.8 · 1994

  3. Neon Genesis Evangelion

    #3

    Neon Genesis Evangelion

    ★ 8.6 · 1995

  4. Long Vacation
    #4

    Long Vacation

    ★ 8.6 · 1996

  5. Rurouni Kenshin
    #5

    Rurouni Kenshin

    ★ 8.5 · 1996

  6. Magic Knight Rayearth
    #6

    Magic Knight Rayearth

    ★ 8.5 · 1994

  7. Hell Teacher Nube
    #7

    Hell Teacher Nube

    ★ 8.4 · 1996

  8. Martian Successor Nadesico
    #8

    Martian Successor Nadesico

    ★ 8.4 · 1996

Other Titles From GAINAX

Also On TV Tokyo

Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.

The 1990s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Neon Genesis Evangelion premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
October 4, 1995
Last Air Date
March 27, 1996
Broadcast Span
6 months
Total Episodes
26 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 10.8 hours

Reception Benchmarks

8.6
TMDB Rating
1,423
Audience Reviews
Outstanding
Critical Tier

Ranked #51 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (99th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +1.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.

Among Japan Sci-Fi & Fantasy productions specifically: #22 of 758 (top 3%).

Production Details

Primary Country Japan
Original Language Japanese
Production Companies GAINAX
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 1 / 26
Release Date October 4, 1995
Official Site evangelion.co.jp

External Catalogs

Questions Answered

When did Neon Genesis Evangelion end?

Neon Genesis Evangelion finished its run with its final episode airing on March 27, 1996.

How highly rated is Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Neon Genesis Evangelion ranks #51 of 4579 — in the top 1%.

Where did Neon Genesis Evangelion air?

Neon Genesis Evangelion aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.