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Plot Summary:
The fourth and final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 154 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, captivating, futuristic, disturbing, manga, postmodern, entertaining
Best tv shows and movies like Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time (2021):
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Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer (2010)
Plot Summary:
The year is 2314 AD, two years have passed since the defeat of the Innovators and the exposure of the A-Laws' crimes against humanity. The A-Laws have been abolished and their infrastructure integrated into the Earth Sphere Federation Army. However, the world's exposure to GN Particles has resulted in many people awakening as True Innovators. Celestial Being has returned to the shadows to rebuild and quietly observe the infantile peace. However, an abandoned probe from an expedition to Jupiter 130 years ago approaches Earth bringing a new crisis with it, one that threatens all of mankind. While Celestial Being begins their final mission to save humanity from an unimaginable threat, Gundam Meister Setsuna F. Seiei is about to discover the true purpose of his evolution as an Innovator. Aeolia Schenberg's plan has moved into its final stage.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 645
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic, disturbing
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Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (2021)
Plot Summary:
After Char's rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island (2022)
Plot Summary:
After a covert mission goes wrong, Mobile Suit pilot Amuro Ray and his comrades are stranded on a remote island. The battalion was sent to a land called the Island of No Return to clear off any enemy forces, only to find a group of children and an enemy mecha attack. Now Amuro must find a way for them all to escape this mysterious land, but not before meeting a strange man—Cucuruz Doan.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 340
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, futuristic
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GARAKOWA - Restore the World (2015)
Plot Summary:
A floating space without gravity where an infinite number of lights shine in different colors: The "Box of Wisdom." Inside of this box, there are multiple worlds, multiple timelines, and there used to be many different people. This is where Dual and Dorothy were fighting with enemies called "Viruses." Worlds infected by viruses must be erased. That is the duty, the job of these girls. However, one day, Dual and Dorothy feel the presence of a new Virus. Arriving at the scene, they see a girl being attacked by Viruses. After saving the girl, the duo wait for her to awaken so they can ask who she is, where she came from, and where she is going. Finally, when the girl opened her eyes, she gave her name, Rimo, and whispered only one sentence... "I must return to the flower patch...".
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 142
Genere: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, disturbing
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Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky (2016)
Plot Summary:
During the One Year War of U.C. 0079, the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon engage in a fierce battle at the "Thunderbolt Sector", a shoal zone in the former Colony Side 4 "Moore". After successfully infiltrating Zeon's sniper field, ace Federation pilot and jazz enthusiast Io Fleming is given control of the latest Gundam prototype.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 687
Genere: Animation, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion (2016)
Plot Summary:
Universal Century 0074. Since leaving Texas Colony, Édouard Mass has camouflaged his identity and enrolled in the Autonomous Republic of Zeon's Space Defense Military Academy under the name of Char Aznable. He develops a friendship with his classmate Garma, a scion of the Zabi family. Gradually the two become admired by the other students. Then, in Universal Century 0077, the young at last rise up in arms and begin the fight for independence against the Earth Federation's security forces. This rebellion, however, also marks the beginning of Char’s spectacular scenario of revenge… Now, the gears of history are turning!.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 573
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, captivating, futuristic, disturbing
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin II - Artesia's Sorrow (2015)
Plot Summary:
In the year UC 0071, three years after escaping the Zabi faction on an Ocean Cargo ship, Artesia and Casval are living happily in Andalusia, Spain, Earth under the identities of Sayla Mass and Éduoard Mass, respectively; masquerading as the children of Don Teabolo Mass, a long time friend of their father Zeon Zum Deikun.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 557
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic, disturbing
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Fafner Exodus (2015)
Plot Summary:
2150 A.D. The battle with the Festum, the silicon life-forms from distant outer space, had reached a new dimension. The North Polar Meir that was crushed during the First Azure Operation had dispersed its fragments all over the world. They all started activity on their own as independent Meirs. Most of the Meirs harbored hatred towards humanity and challenged a fight, however, a portion of the Festum chose coexistence with mankind. Amongst the crossfire, the Ryugujima island alone disappeared from the forefront of battle and continued its silence. The island had gained a means to converse with the Meir since their encounter with Misao Kurusu two years ago. The children of ALVISS had been searching for a way to understand the enemy as they prepared for battle. And now, once again, further evolution was about to befall the island. A girl that understands the language of the Festum, and a girl protected by a Festum. When the two meet, the doors to a new universe opens.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 40
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic, disturbing
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Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 - From the Memories of Hatred (2015)
Plot Summary:
While W-0 is away, Leila and the remaining crew at base find themselves surrounded by Britannian Knightmares. Piloting the Vercingetorix, Shin Hyuuga leads the enemy charge, having usurped the position of Grand Master in the Knights of St. Michael. With her core members unavailable, it's up to Leila to protect her comrades, but this may be much tougher than she realizes: a spy lurking among them is finally ready to reveal himself. Left with no choice but to surrender, Leila arranges a meeting with Shin in order to ensure the safety of her squad. But as negotiations begin to fall apart, Akito and an unexpected ally return in the nick of time to turn things around.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 636
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, tense, captivating, suspense, futuristic, disturbing
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V: Clash at Loum (2017)
Plot Summary:
Universal Century 0079. Humanity has turned even space itself into a battlefield, and the Principality of Zeon forces advance after wiping out half the world's population by carrying out the Operation British (colony drop). In response, the Earth Federation Forces mobilize their overwhelming fighting strength to regain the advantage. The complex intrigues of the Zabi family... Sayla Mass, as she contends with the whims of fate... Hamon and Ramba Ral, who is now a pilot in the Zeon forces... Amuro and Fraw, leading peaceful lives at Side 7... a dark shadow falls across them all. And the Zeon ace Char Aznable, driven by revenge, goes into action as the "Battle of Loum" finally begins.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 459
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, futuristic, disturbing, mecha
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Knights of Sidonia: The Movie (2015)
Plot Summary:
The year is 3394. The solar system has been long destroyed by a strange alien race called Gauna. Now humans are barely maintaining population in their seed ships - the ones they also used to escape a thousand years ago. After several years of drifting though space, Sidonia, a seed ship with a population of over 500,000 people, is once again threatened by Gauna. Follow Tanikaze Nagate, a mysterious young man from the deep corners of the ship, and his friends as they try to strike back against these gigantic creatures and at the same time learn what they really are for the sake of humanity's survival. -MAL.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 132
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 134 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, cyberpunk anime
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Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO (2004)
Plot Summary:
The year is Universal Century 0079. Oliver May is a technical officer in the Zeon 603rd Technical Evaluation Unit , in charge of testing new military technology. Stationed in the Jotunheim, a civilian transport ship that was converted into military use, Oliver must head into battle and experience the One Year War, only this time from the perspective of a weapon tester who struggles to make an impact on an evolving war during changing times.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 127
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, tense, captivating, suspense, futuristic, disturbing
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Broken Blade: Edge of the Line of Death (2011)
Plot Summary:
Fifth Break Blade Movie. Girge is questioned by Narvi over his surprise attack against Borcuse forces and has him detained so he does not repeat his antics again. Later Loggin, Rygart and Nile learns about True's death but Nile is unsure whether to tell the true to Narvi. While Rygart and Baldr talk about Girge's past and Cleo learns more about Zess's academy days with Sigyn, the Athenian Invasion army have finally regroup and despite losing many Golems, Nike's ego badly bruised by Girge and the death of one of his officers, Borcuse is overjoyed at finding two worthy opponents to fight, particular Rygart and Girge. Rygart, after finding out that Borcuse is heading to his hometown where his little brother Regatz lives, disobeys Narvi's order to head home and search for his brother. However, when he arrives, the villagers have been killed by Borcuse's men. Borcuse is glad to see Rygart is here and has duel with him while his men are ordered to watched.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 250
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 47 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic
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Persona 3 the Movie: #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream (2014)
Plot Summary:
After realizing the value of life and the importance of his own allies, Makoto finally got his smile back. As spring turns into summer, he finds himself learning more about those comrades and getting closer to them. He even meets new friends, including Aegis, an anti-Shadow android, Ken, a grade-schooler who seeks to get revenge for his late mother, and Koromaru, a dog who can use a Persona. Makoto wishes that everything will continue just as they are. However, little by little, the pieces and people in Makoto's new, happy life begin to fall apart, and he is forced to suffer the loss that comes with it.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 578
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, enigmatic, captivating, disturbing
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Persona 3 the Movie: #4 Winter of Rebirth (2016)
Plot Summary:
"The time of destruction is coming ever closer without a doubt. It cannot be stopped." To know death, to gaze at death, to face death. Makoto and his allies have grown through the many meetings and partings they have experienced. Their fight might not be for the sake of the world, but for themselves. Even so, they have continued to fight, believing that there are peaceful days waiting at the end of the battle. However, a boy says that destruction is the fate that humanity must shoulder. The boy they believed to be their friend tells them the truth of the situation without an emotion on his face. The season changes to winter. Makoto makes a decision in order to greet the spring that is waiting beyond.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 453
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, sincere, captivating, suspense
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Knight's & Magic (2017)
Plot Summary:
A mecha otaku is reincarnated into another world as Ernesti Echevarria, also known as Eru. In this world, huge humanoid weapons known as Silhouette Knights exist. Dreaming of piloting those robots, Eru and his friends, Archid Olter and Adeltrud Olter, aim to become Knight Runners.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, clever, captivating, feel good, funny, manga, light
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Gundam Reconguista in G (2014)
Plot Summary:
The Universal Century, a history marked by space colonization and space warfare, has passed. Humanity's prosperity, which ushered in a new era known as Regild Century (R.C.), was believed to endure alongside the global peace. Beruri Zenamu a pilot in training of the of the Capitol Guard is somehow chosen by the G-Serufu - a highly maneuverable Mobile Suit of unknown origin - to lead to uncover hidden truths that will shake the peace of the Regild Century era.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 165
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 650 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, futuristic, disturbing, mecha
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Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War (2021)
Plot Summary:
In the year 2045, after an economic disaster known as the Synchronized Global Default, rapid developments in AI propelled the world to enter a state of "Sustainable War". However, the public is not aware of the threat that AI has towards the human race. A compilation film with newly added footage.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 452
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: anime, futuristic, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing
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Gundam 0080: A War in the Pocket (1989)
Plot Summary:
In the final days of the One Year War, a Zeon special forces group infiltrates a colony to gather information on a new Gundam unit. Alfred Izuruha, a 10-year-old student, befriends Zeon rookie pilot Bernie Wiseman during a brief mobile suit combat. Meanwhile, Al meets up with Christina MacKenzie, his former neighbor and babysitter. Little does he know that not only is Christina a member of the Earth Federation, she's the test pilot of the new Gundam NT-4 prototype.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, mecha, serious, futuristic, suspenseful, stylized
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Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (1982)
Plot Summary:
Amuro Ray and the rest of the White Base crew, now denominated the 13th Autonomous Corps, return to outer space to support the rest of the Earth Federation forces for the decisive battle against the Duchy of Zeon's forces.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 144 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, bleak, serious, futuristic, suspenseful, stylized, cyberpunk anime
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Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (1991)
Plot Summary:
U.C. 0123. After a generation of peace, the Earth Federation has begun to build new space colonies to house humanity's growing population. But a new force, the aristocratic Crossbone Vanguard, plans to seize the colonies of the newly constructed Frontier Side for itself. As their home becomes a battlefield, a handful of young civilians struggle to escape the conflict. To save his friends and family, the reluctant warrior Seabook Arno becomes the pilot of a new Gundam which bears the code name F91.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 971
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, bleak, serious, futuristic, suspenseful, stylized
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Kuromukuro (2016)
Plot Summary:
During the construction of the Kurobe Dam, an ancient artifact was discovered, and so the United Nations Kurobe Research Institute was established. Intellectuals from all over the world gathered to study the object, and the children of those researchers attend Mt. Tate International Senior High School, including the institute head's daughter, Yukina Shirahane. In the summer of 2016, a lone samurai once again awakens.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, exciting, thought provoking, captivating, suspense, futuristic, manga
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (1997)
Plot Summary:
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: anime, psychological, stylized, cult classic, mecha, manga, adult anime, serious, futuristic, psychotronic
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Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
Plot Summary:
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji's objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX's famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled "Evangelion: 1.01" for its DVD release and "Evangelion: 1.11" for release on Blu-Ray (with additional scenes).
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 27000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, atmospheric, stylized, exciting, serious, manga, emotional, bloody, mysterious
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ID-0 (2017)
Plot Summary:
I-Machines are the general term for robots that operate in extreme environments. While Alliance Academy student Maya Mikuri is in the middle of operating an I-Machine, she gets involved in an incident with pirates, and ends up serving as a crew member on an excavation company's spaceship.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 355
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, captivating, entertaining, futuristic, disturbing, scenic
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Star Blazers 2202 (2017)
Plot Summary:
The anime's story is set in the year 2202, three years after the Yamato's return from the planet Iscandar. The people of Earth restored their planet with the Cosmo Reverse System, and they signed a peace treaty with Garmillas. In addition to reconstruction, Earth developed a new defense fleet that includes the state-of-the-art battleship Andromeda. The Earth goes down a path of military expansion, despite Starsha Iscandar's wishes. The Yamato helps accomplish this so-called peace, but it comes at the price of many invaluable sacrifices. The goddess Teresa, who prays for tranquility in space, calls the Yamato to a new voyage. The threat of Gatlantis is sweeping over the universe and approaching Earth.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 300
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: anime, futuristic, captivating
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Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
Plot Summary:
14 years after third impact, Ikari Shinji awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, Nerv has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Nagisa Kaworu, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world. The film was retitled "Evangelion: 3.33" for its DVD/Blu-Ray release.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, futuristic, psychological, atmospheric, bleak, surreal, stylized, exciting, serious
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
Plot Summary:
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji. The film was retitled "Evangelion: 2.22" for its DVD/Blu-Ray release.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, atmospheric, enigmatic, intense, exciting, suspenseful, serious, bloody, stylized
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
Plot Summary:
The second of two theatrically released follow-ups to the Neon Genesis Evangelion series. Comprising of two alternate episodes which were first intended to take the place of episodes 25 and 26, this finale answers many of the questions surrounding the series, while also opening up some new possibilities.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 62000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: anime, psychological, mecha, ambiguous ending, surreal, cult classic, adult animation, existential, mindfuck, atmospheric
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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 81000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, psychological, serious, exciting, twist ending, ambiguous ending, thought provoking, bleak, manga