Neon Genesis Evangelion

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo--commander of the secret organization NERV--to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon…

Manga 1994–2013 Japan Finished 97 chapters 14 volumes

★ 8.4 / 10 37,860 tracking

ActionDramaMechaMysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi

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Synopsis

About

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 1994, spanning 97 chapters, collected across 14 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2013).

Why readers enjoy Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi elements. This combination of Action, Drama, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Neon Genesis Evangelion is written by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Hideaki Anno, with art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.

Reception

Neon Genesis Evangelion holds an average score of 8.4 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 2,883 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Neon Genesis Evangelion include: Philosophy, Coming of Age, Kaiju, Military, Primarily Teen Cast, Real Robot, Seinen, Denpa. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.