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End Of Evangelion

What is end of evangelion?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Title The End of Evangelion[1]
Year 1997[1]
Country Japan[1]
Format Animated film[1]
Directors Hideaki Anno; Kazuya Tsurumaki[1]
Relation to TV series Alternate ending to Neon Genesis Evangelion[1]

The End of Evangelion is a 1997 Japanese animated film that serves as an alternate ending to the TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion, depicting events after episode 24 and the Human Instrumentality Project.[1] It was released in July 1997.[5]

Context

The End of Evangelion is a 1997 Japanese animated film directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki, serving as an alternate ending to Neon Genesis Evangelion.[1] It was released in July 1997, with one source specifying 19 July.[5] The film takes place after episode 24 and covers the events behind the series' final episodes, including the Human Instrumentality Project.[1] Different sources describe it as a concurrent theatrical ending, an alternate ending, or a film that replaces or complements the original ending.[6] It is commonly confused with the TV series' episodes 25 and 26, and some sources contrast it with the later Rebuild of Evangelion films.[4]

Documented claims

  • It is a theatrical ending for the TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion. [2]
  • It depicts events after episode 24 and is presented as an alternative to the final TV episodes. [1]
  • The film is tied to the Human Instrumentality Project and Third Impact. [3]

Questions and answers

Why was The End of Evangelion controversial?

It is controversial because it presents an alternate ending that replaces or complements the original TV finale, which some viewers found confusing or disturbing.[6]

What was the ending of Evangelion?

The film depicts the events of the Human Instrumentality Project and Third Impact, serving as an alternative to the final TV episodes.[3]

Do you need to watch Evangelion before The End of Evangelion?

Yes, it is a theatrical ending to the TV series and takes place after episode 24, so watching the series provides necessary context.[1]

Sources

  1. The Very, Very, Very Confusing End of 'Neon Genesis Evangelion,' Explained — thrillist.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. What Does Neon Genesis Evangelion's Ending Mean? — cbr.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The End of Evangelion Review (Spoilers) - Sartorial Geek — sartorialgeek.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Neon Genesis Evangelion Explained: Ending Differences and Reasons - IGN — ign.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. The End of Evangelion - EvaWiki — wiki.evageeks.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. End of Evangelion/Plot — en.namu.wiki (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment