Japan 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.
Reception Benchmarks
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%).
Audience Engagement
1,423 audience reviews — more than 98% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 96th percentile among Japan seriess.
Also On TV Tokyo
Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.
Other Titles From GAINAX
Sci-Fi & Fantasy + Animation in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Animation genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Neon Genesis Evangelion itself).
The 1994–1996 Japan Window
Among 143 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Neon Genesis Evangelion places #3 — near the top of its class.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Neon Genesis Evangelion premiered alongside 59 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 59 other Japan seriess in 1995.
The 1033rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
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 |
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.