RahXephon

NGE created the genre, Rahxephon and Eureka7 are two original creations inside that format, both are great but I prefer the original 

both have a very similar story lines and themes 

Both involve around a teenage boy trying to remember and forget the past at the same time. Everyone that the boy loves has either turned away or no longer able to be there for him. Full of action, A Mecha is what the boy uses in battle to combat with the organization he has joined. Which is use primarily for battle. 

The mechas are similar,but they are made of "Clay",the story is kinda oriented into the same genre,but Evangelion's story is deeper moved into the religious sector,while RahXephon's is oriented about time. 

Using gamer terminology, these series have the same setting: huge anthropomorphic robots save the world (or try to destroy it, according to the point of view) with a little help of brave teenagers. The formula is completed by a mere alien per episode and a big boss in the end. As a set-off against Eva, RahXephon has a great love story. By all means, those who were excited about one series will enjoy watching the other. 

Rahxephon is basically neon genesis done correctly!! Where Eva failed Rahxephon succeeded. 

Both have giant mechas used by the main characters, and during various episodes like to play with your head some. 

They're both intriguing psychological dramas amongst countless of other similarities. 

Both implement mecha robots as well as some form of religious belief to progress each respective plot. Also both have main characters with social problems. Need I say more??? 

DUH? RahXephon is a direct copy of NGE but not as messed up. It is the NGE for amateurs and newbies to anime. But RahXephon has its own appeal b/c it is referenced in other shows such as Ouran High school host club. However, i have to say that i like RahXephon more b/c i can sleep at night after watching it and b/c of Quon and "Ra Ra what is it Ollin?" Who wouldn't fall in love with that? 

Both are great mecha shows that deal with other underlying psychological/emotional themes, although NGE has a little more of the psychoanalytical "stuff". In the end, RahXephon is really more of a love story, but doesn't slack on the action or introspection. If you are an anime fan, you owe it to yourself to watch both of these shows, even if you don't like mecha. 

RahXephon - although good - is more or less a rip off of Evangelion (and so is the Bible lol). It has so many subtle similarities in characters and story, but none the less it is still a good anime. Evagelion is one of the GREATEST animes and is amazing to watch and even more complex the RahXephon. If you enjoy philosophical thinking - both are good, but Eva is better. 

You can almost call this a copy of NGE, aside from the fact that Rah Xephon tends not to mess with your mind, is not as depressing. The Story is just as epic though, the trials are just as challenging and the story is detailed enough that you do need to follow the story to know whats going on. 

They have a similar plot and episode scheme, but RahXephon incorporates music as its main theme. Even though it's a watered-down version of Evangelion, RahXephon is probably its best clone. 

The similarities are endless and there is also definitely some major differences biggest one of which being that the main theme of RahXephon is music and its power to change the world (tune the world). I think of RahXephon as being very similar to NGE (at least there seems to be slightly more similarities than differences) with a much less emo male lead and a watchable ending (more than watchable actually, compared to NGE's completely unwatchable and horrific last two episodes). RahXephon is what Evangelion should have been like. NGE has a lot more fans than RahXephon, although i can't possibly comprehend why aside from the fact that NGE came first. read more 

They share a ridiculous number of specific and general similarities. Essentially, RahXephon is a much lighter and brighter version of Evangelion. Evangelion has significantly more psychological and philosophical elements than RahXephon, but RahXephon sounds and looks far better (also is less screwy, if you're not a fan of mind screw). Either way, if you like Evangelion, you'll definitely like RahXephon. 

Neon Genesis has a very complicated and detailed plot, and many consider RahXephon to be a rip-off of it. However, I found that I enjoyed RahXephon much more than Evangelion. Both deal with Mechas, politics, religion, a boy struggling to come to terms with his life and what everyone expects of him. I just felt RahXephon was executed better. 

They are pretty much the same anime. Difference? RahXephon is newer. RahXephon has a better main character. Evangelion has better supporting characters. You will not want to punch a baby in the face after watching the main character wimp out. (Evangelion) 

The set-up of both are strikingly similar, so close that RahXephon can be called a rip-off, but it has a more easy to follow story and wraps up the show with one of the best ending episodes you will ever see. 

A case of the so-called imitation being a superior show to the original. EVA had some very bright spots, but it fizzled out near the end in horrible ways due to budget problems and Hideaki Anno rapidly spiraling back into depression. RahXephon, on the other hand, starts fairly strong and just keeps getting deeper and more entertaining all the way through. It's much more optimistic in tone, never stops the plot to lecture you about worldviews like EVA does, is slightly easier to understand, and features an incredibly likable lead protagonist as opposed to the complete blockhead featured in EVA. If you liked EVA but want something similar that won't make you want to jump off a bridge, watch RahXephon. If you didn't like EVA's execution, watch RahXephon. read more 

While the similaraties between RahXephon and Evangelion are tremendously uncanny, RahXephon at least implements it's philosophic nature in the beginning unlike Evangelion which throws a curveball halfway through the series. Also, RahXephon keeps in check what's real and what's an illusion making the audience still in the loop of what exactly is going while still providing thought-provoking imagery. While I do wonder why Gainax never filed for lawsuit on the creators of RahXephon, it's not an exact clone of Evangelion and in some aspects is (DEBATABLY) superior. Also they're both dubbed by ADV. 

From the surface as well as in general, these two series shares quite a lot in common. They both deal with the aspect of mecha and science fiction warfare against forces of the unknown in a similar setting. There's the main male protagonist who has to make decisions even if he has to make them alone. They have intelligent stories for viewers more interested into fictional work beyond the typical mecha fights. They involve some exploration of relationships (although in essence, they're not entirely the same with different philosophies and concepts of their respective series) There is that air of mysterious atmosphere that invites questions to viewers as well as origins regarding some of the characters. It is recommended that if you like one of the other, you should watch it and vice versa. read more 

Considering that RahXephon is made a few years after Eva, it could be considered a rip-off of Evangelion, with similar mecha designs and plot device. Both anime contain mecha action sequences, and heavy focus on psychological, dimentia of the mecha pilots. The main differences are that rahXephon's MC is not a pussy, and RX focuses way more on romance. 

Many will claim that Rahxephon is an imitation of Evangelion but this is not true, however both have various similarities that give me enough power to say that if you liked one you should like the other  

Both start off following the monster of the week formula before switching to moving towards a character study route.Both series pull this off quite well in my opinion especially RahXephon. 

RahXephon is basically NGE with a better story, art, cast, etc. The ending might not be great, but it's a lot better than NGE (and yes, better than EoE) 

Both shows deal with an apocalyptic world where Massive Angel Like Beings threaten destroy humanity. Both have a lead that is forced to the role as savior of humanity in a Mecha. Both have a Military Organization acting as the vanguard of humanity. Both leads are forced to a decision that will break them. The things that sets them apart is that the RahXephon has a far longer operational limits than the Eva and the Main Character of RahXephon is a lot more likeable. Both of the leads mecha has caused World Changing Events 

Both deal with mecha and have huge world scale of impact throughout the show. Rahxephon came out after Evangelion but the two are similar. 

Gives a very similar feel for most of the series. 

Very similar to Rahxephon but has more stuff going on and you actually care about the charcters 

While many dismiss RahXephon as being an NGE clone at first glance, if you actually watch the show, you'll note that there's a lot of things in RahXephon that aren't in NGE (and vice-versa). Plus, before Gurren Lagann, RahXephon was the closest thing that the giant mech genre had to a second NGE. I do believe that NGE did need to happen in order for RahXephon to be created (at least in the form it's in), but there are enough differences between the 2 shows for me to say that RahXephon isn't an NGE clone/rip-off. It's best if you watch one after you complete the other, however (especially since you need to watch the End of Evangelion to get the full story, whereas you don't need to watch the RahXephon movie to get the full story). Also, whereas NGE focuses more on psychological aspects, RahXephon has a greater focus on music and romance. read more 

Both series share the same mold and have inspirations rooted deep into the old times. RahXephon's main inspirations are the old school mecha anime Yuusha Raideen and certain elements from Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Despite the shared traits with Evangelion being solely surface level, the show's sure to be enjoyable to any NGE fan who appreciated it's cinematography and focus on characterization. Both shows feature a reluctant hero as the protagonist, but Ayato grows a lot more into the ''hero'' part than Shinji ever does. Both study the psychology of their main cast but that's where they diverge. Evangelion focuses on exploring the characters' mentality while RahXephon takes a more emotional approach, focusing on the characters' feelings instead. It's also much more romance driven than Evangelion is.  read more 

An anime inspired on Neon Genesis Evangelion , but unlike it, way better explained, with new and fresh ideas but with the same seriousness, philosophical complexity, social intrigue and critique to political and religious elements. Overall and in my opinion the ONLY anime able to surpass Evangelion in its home turf. 

- Both has Unstable main character, giant robots operated by chosen people, strange creatures attack human kind. - Rahxephon, in terms of animation, music and most importantly the plot, is the closest anime series to Evangelion. - In fact, there are so many similarities that both series almost look like a copies of each other. - Both include a very nice style of animation for their time, an excellent plot and good music. - They both have huge mechas backed up by an excellent cast of characters and stunning artwork. - Rahxephon and Eva both maintain a similar plot and where one contains an overabundance of Juddaic mythology the other replaces it with Sumerian. A very loosley, similar based plot with Evangelion, using mecha to fight alien "invaders" although I felt that RahXephon took itself a lot more seriously and has a much better characterisation than Eva. But both series are a must watch. read more 

A mech series relatively dark with a lot of psychological drama that would please any Evangelion fab enough. It's not as great but it's definitely the series that is the closest one when it comes to psychological drama. 

Some of the NGE staff went to make RX. RahXephon could be considered as a variation on NGE themes. 

Although RahXephon lacks Neon Genesis Evangelion's amazing characters and story, they are both mecha anime that introduce and use many philosophical themes. Futhermore, both series go quite heavy on the symbolism. In both of these shows, a teenage boy is forced to pilot a mech and we see the effect that has on him and the effect he has on the world. If you enoyed one, you'll most likely enjoy the other. 

Both mecha series focusing on a kid dealing with non-human enemies. Both deal with psychological and social struggles. Have some religious elements and relatively same type of storyline. 

pretty similar style to evangelion - like time travel or fight  

Both are Mecha, and both have very intricate stories involving love, death and of course, the end of the world. 

They are both dramatic mecha series about teenage protagonists and strange new alien lifeforms. 

Both fiture godlike aliens attacking earth,while humans try to fight them off using mechs made from their technology. 

The idea of humanity in danger and the invasion of an unknown enemy that threats the world is present in both series. In fact, humanity must use technology with their latest line of works including mecha to combat foes. Both anime series takes place in an post-apocalyptic like setting where technology is standard above our own modern times currently. There is drama, tension, and fear regarding on humanity's future. At the same time, there's mystery that surrounds the origins of the story. Both series' main male protagonist must also take their lead in order to pilot mechas to combat the unknown foe. Among other things, both series has science fiction warfare with action packaged. read more 

If the character designer of Gundam SEED and Xebec attempted to make RahXephon, you would get Fafner. The 2 shows have more of a focus on making you think using symbolism (and some mindf*cks), but without coming off as cheesy like a certain mecha franchise by Satelight. However, Fafner doesn't have the time travel aspect that RahXephon does. I like both, but I like RahXephon more. Enjoy! 

Quick summary: This was the previous work of the people who did the Eureka Seven anime. Both have music references, mecha, and a love story between the main characters.  

Another good mecha anime from Bones. 

For all its worth, Eureka Seven and RahXephon takes place in a futuristic world with technology above our own. With such technology breeds chaos and struggle between their respective worlds. There is the presence of mecha in both series that often takes the ground and skies in terms of combat. They are piloted by the characters who fights what they believe in. Both anime series are also handled by the production studio BONES so expect some similar animation designs along with the visuals. Both series contains a female sub-plot as well involving the main character. There is a sense of mystery going around as well regarding many origins which invites questions to viewers. read more 

In both series, the main character is taken out of his normal life after meeting an older women (the onee-san type) and they are made too fight in a war even though that is the last thing they want to do in order to protect their friends. Also, they both do their battles using very powerful and unique mechas. 

While the overall stories are different, how they start out is very similar - in both, the male lead meets a woman (Murrue Ramius in SEED, Haruka Shitow in RahXephon), who sets in motion a chain of events that causes said male lead to leave his home (Heliopolis in Gundam SEED, Neo Tokyo in RahXephon), and he becomes the pilot of a mecha, meeting a pink haired girl who happens to be a musician as well. Also, Kira Yamato and Ayato Kamina (the male leads of SEED and RahXephon, respectively) are both very similar personality-wise, and both have moments where they become completely different people (there are several moments in RahXephon where Ayato becomes angsty; and in Gundam SEED, Kira becomes a berserker in combat). read more 

Star Driver is like RahXephon but FABULOUS! 

Star Driver is to RahXephon as RahXephon is to Evangelion. On the surface, they're basically the exact same show, and yet they're absolutely nothing alike at the same time. Both shows are about kind teenagers who end up being "The Chosen One" in their respective universes. They get forced into bizarre situations, wrapped up in the drama of the people around them, fall for one of their friends, are the object of unrequited love, and have to fight evil giant robots at least once per episode. However, there appears to be a deeper problem than the one they're fighting. Star Driver also contains several allusions and shout-outs to RahXephon. read more 

Both are confusing and dark, involving robots that only some people have that manifest at will and fight. The two main characters are also similar--quiet, relatively normal high school boys who are pulled into the weirdness at the start of the show. There are also mysterious issues involving the cities the two boys live in. 

Honestly the many aspects of this show are extremely similar to Persona yet different. Both have a dark and complex storyline. The MCs, Shin and Ayato, both look very alike. They are strong willed yet not sure how to interact with their new family. In the shows, mechs and personas have similar roles and possess an overwhelming amount of power, but of course they aren't fully understood yet. Honestly once you watch them you'll be hooked.  

both has a teenage boy who has zero past experience piloting a mech yet has an unusually high aptitude for it, as well as a special connection to the robots. 

Zegapain and RahXephon are extremly complex Mecha series, which center around the same themes, with worlds that are widely similar. They also feature mecha action sequences and a plot, that unravels until the very end of the show. 

The melancholic feel of the two shows is quite similar. Bokurano is a fun thought-provoking emotionally-manipulating piece on life and death, if you are into that sort of thing. 

A boy and a girl separated by time. Buddy Complex presents us with protagonist Aoba who travels into the future and must partake in a classic Real Robot war with the gimmick of two pilots. Aoba is forced to become a pilot due to his high compatibility with deuteragonist Dio. Aoba has a past relationship with enemy pilot Hina. In RahXephon, protagonist Ayato Kamina and the rest of Tokyo live out of sync with the rest of humanity with time moving slower for them. He is pulled into an apparent alien invasion war and learns he is the only one capable of piloting a godlike giant, the RahXephon, and he pilots this on behalf of humanity. One of his commanding officers, Haruka, appears to have a past relationship with him. RahXephon, with its apocalyptic plot, is more super robot than Buddy Complex is but the protagonist factions of both either are military or use military-like command structures. read more 

There both about sortof apocalypic worlds where new races of people try to take over with big mystical things and only a military company and a single or group a special teens can save the human race with demented mechs. 

Both made by Bones on their early days, both of them involves a youth's symbolic journey. 

MC forced to hold the power of xamd. He leaves home and join a mail ship where he learns to use his powers and fight back. The beginning is similar in the way tht there was also a crash.  

Both of these mecha shows explore humanistic sympathy within the environment of war. Another notable feature is its prominence of the secondary cast, all featuring very intricately woven and fully developed roles despite the brutal setting that surrounds them. They are similar both structurally, contain notably 90s styled art and coloring in its visuals, and have a comforting yet cold atmosphere. 

Some enemy of kinda of the blue and yes they are done by some of the people. Both stories are deep and both have times when stuff gets messed up. 

Both main characters travel to "other worlds". Both of these anime are beautiful and the worlds are creatively developed. Both stories have kick butt mech fights. Both stories theme's revolve around changing the world/fate/saving the world. Both have good romance plots.  

A mecha pilot is in love with someone older than they are, but duty separates them. The differences is that in Saikano, we actually see them in a relationship, whereas in RahXephon, it's more of rekindling the relationship; also, in RahXephon, the pilot is male, whereas in Saikano, the pilot is female. 

Giant mechs piloted by young kids in love? Yep, it’s one of those series. Rahxephon plays a more into the Neon Genesis Evangelon wave while Darling takes a page from both that and Gurren Lagann. Darling isn’t as abstract in a lot of its themes, and has solid character development and growth.  

An anime military drama that has a very tactful placement of plot devices that reveals its bewildering world to the audience little by little. An anime that does require conscious focus on subtle details which reveal a larger & gorgeous picture of the anime's reality with each episode make for a mindful watch. The music is especially fantastic as well.