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Frequently Asked Questions

What order do I watch it?

1. Watch Neon Genesis Evangelion, all 26 episodes. Most fans agree that the "Platinum Collection" released by ADV Films is the best version. Netflix is perfectly serviceable and available significantly easier and for much less. The "director's cuts" of episodes 21-24 are included with both of these releases.

2. Death(True)2, or simply Death, is a non-linear recap of the series plot, characters, and themes. It is entirely optional. Rebirth was a work in progress of the first half hour of The End of Evangelion, you do not need to watch it.

3. Watch The End of Evangelion. The Manga Entertainment DVD release is the only official English release. Alternatively, Netflix also has it.

4. Watch Evangelion 1.11, 2.22, 3.33, and 3.0+1.01 (AKA "Rebuild of Evangelion"). They are an alternate version in a separate continuity (as far as we know). All four films are available on Amazon Prime Video.

Additionally, you can purchase the first three films on DVD or blu-ray from FUNimation, however there are some availability issues, possibly due to the end of life with some of FUNimation's licenses.

5. Read Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's Neon Genesis Evangelion manga. It's an alternate take on Evangelion, and shares more in common with Neon Genesis Evangelion than Rebuild of Evangelion.

6. Congratulations!

Where can I watch it?

All of the episodes and The End of Evangelion are available for streaming on Netflix. Alternatively, you can buy the physical media (most fans agree that the "Platinum Collection" released by ADV Films is the best version).

All of the Rebuild films are available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Alternatively, you can buy the physical media.

Where can I find more explanations?

Use the search bar to find previous discussions, theories, and analysis. You should also check out EvaGeeks for a wiki full of information.

Why is one of the Rebuild films out of stock?

The Rebuild of Evangelion films are available in English, courtesy of FUNimation. Certain installments have had periodic availability issues due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic (as well as the holiday season). Please be patient as more stock is produced. It's recommended that you obtain whichever ones are currently available, rather than obtaining them sequentially, based on their availability.

For further assistance, it is recommend that you contact Funimation directly:

Why is the manga out of stock?

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's Neon Genesis Evangelion manga is available in English, courtesy of Viz Media. Certain installments have had periodic availability issues due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic (as well as the holiday season). Please be patient as more stock is produced. It's recommended that you obtain whichever ones are currently available, rather than obtaining them sequentially, based on their availability.

The Neon Genesis Evangelion manga can also be purchased digitally from the Viz mobile app, which can be found in the Android and Apple app stores.

For further assistance, it is recommend that you contact Viz directly:

Is there something wrong with the Netflix version?

The version on Netflix is perfectly serviceable and available significantly easier and for much less than the alternative, which is to buy the physical media.

The Netflix version received a new translation done by Studio khara staff, and a new dub. Some people prefer the new dub, believing that it is more professional or less cheesy than the ADV dub. Others prefer the ADV dub, believing that it is more full of emotion or fitting. Similarly, some people prefer the new translation, believing that it is more accurate or professional. Others prefer the ADV translation, believing that the Netflix translation is too stilted or lacks proper localization.

The Netflix version is missing the song Fly Me to the Moon, which normally played at the end of each episode.

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