Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

After a cataclysmic event known as Second Impact, Tokyo-3 endures constant threats from mysterious invaders called Angels. Shinji Ikari, a wary teenage boy, is summoned by the secretive NERV organization to pilot a gigantic biomechanical fighter called an Evangelion. He joins Rei Ayanami, a quiet, inscrutable pilot, and Misato Katsuragi, the capable officer directing operations from the command center. As battles erupt, Shinji wrestles with fear, isolation, and the weight of responsibility while learning to trust his new allies. The film reimagines the opening six episodes of the classic series, foregrounding character psychology and personal stakes over spectacle while hinting at larger questions surrounding the Evangelions and their purpose. This approach keeps the emotional core while updating visuals for cinema.

Directed by Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Evangelion 1.0 You Are Not Alone reinterprets Hideaki Anno's landmark series as a cinematic prelude to the Rebuild of Evangelion, released in 2007 and distributed widely in theaters worldwide and widely discussed by fans.

With a production budget of about 7 million dollars, the film earned $20,121,073 worldwide, appealing to longtime Evangelion fans and first time viewers alike, and laying the groundwork for the continued rollout of the Rebuild series across global theaters.

Critics praised the film for keeping the emotional core of the series while delivering sharper pacing and cinematic scope. Shinji's self doubt, Rei's calm presence, and Misato's firm guidance anchor the action, as themes of identity, responsibility, and human connection deepen without spoiling the opening arc, across studios worldwide today.

Animation was handled by Studio Khara in collaboration with Gainax, adapting the series for screen. The film revisits the opening episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, with Hideaki Anno credited as creator and Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki guiding visual storytelling; the result is a polished entry to the Rebuild series worldwide.