Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is a 27-minute film that picks up where the original series left off. The story revolves around Shinji's struggle to cope with the trauma of his past and the pressures of piloting the Evangelion. As the story unfolds, Shinji becomes increasingly isolated and withdrawn, leading to a downward spiral of depression and anxiety.
The first half of the film focuses on the literal collapse of NERV headquarters. The shadowy organization SEELE unleashes the Japanese Strategic Self-Defense Force (JSSDF) to execute the NERV staff and seize the Evangelion units. This segment is characterized by a jarring shift to hyper-violent, grounded military tactics, contrasting sharply with the sci-fi nature of the series. neon genesis evangelion the end of evangelion 1997 exclusive
After the initial run ended, fan demand was so high that Gainax scheduled a single "Resurrection" midnight screening on August 23, 1997, at the Nakano Sun Plaza. This event was exclusive not just in timing but in content. Attendees reported that this specific print had an altered color grade—making the red sea of LCL appear almost black, and the blood of the Mass Production Evas a startling neon green. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is