Alternative TitlesEnglish: Neon Genesis Evangelion Synonyms: Shinseiki Evangelion Japanese: 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
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Aired: Oct 3, 1995 to Mar 27, 1996
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Evangelion is the main source of inspiration for Rahxephon, many consider it a clone. Evangelion tends to be more complex and intelectual, concentrating on philosophy and psychology while Rahxephon tends to be easier and not so inteligent concentrating on a love story with harem like influences all covered up in an artsy smart wannabe story with big, complicated words used that don't have any real meanings behind them (perfect for the new generation of anime fans who love superficial stories who like to seem complex).
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
Similar premises, but RahXephon did a lot better job of it.
If You Watch It, You'll See Why. There Are Some Very Interesting Similarities, But The Show Is Still Unique.
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.
Can't explain in one sentence. You just have to see it.
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.
Both series are mechas with dramatic, psychological themes. Both are really high quality for their times and have amazing plots and characters.
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.
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.
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.
Both are intelligently written and character driven mecha anime series. RahXephon may look like an Eva clone, but it is not. RahXephon and Evangelion aim for different intentions in message. While Evangelion is more focused on how people can never truly understand each other and are hurt by each others' companionship and lack of understanding, even though we as humans strive towards obtaining both, RahXephon is about human spiritual transcendence of the soul (especially through the musical theme), the external tragedies that separate us from each other, and how we can work together to overcome it. So basically, RahXephon does not create Depression after watching it and will uplift your soul due to the fact that it does not constantly remind you of what an emotional wreck you used to be when you were 14, and the realization that now, five or ten or twenty years later, things haven't really improved that much. Also, both series were created by extremely well read and intelligent people, with RahXephon using Western Literature while Evangelion uses Religious texts as Inspirations for the plot. Also, both series use Religious Myths and beliefs in the overall plot, with RahXephon using Mayan creation philosophy and Evangelion using Biblical Prophecy to tell the story. If anything else, these two anime series are companion pieces to each other and if you saw one, you should watch the other.
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.
Shinji=Ayato, Rei=Reika, Misato=Haruka, Asuka=Hiroko, PenPen=Cat, both show has a similar story & character........
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
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)
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Eureka Seven takes many MANY things from Evangelion, such as characters (i.e: Rei Ayanami = Eureka), use of mecha, some things from the plot, etc. Sometimes when I was watching Eureka 7 I felt i was wachting eva, altough Eureka is not as sad or phsicological as Evangelion.
Eureka Seven is very similar to Eva. They both have mysterious mechs. The main male characters think alike and go through a lot of change, there is a lot of character development.
Both are sci-fi, both of them have a main character who follows his evolution, and a lot of good action and sci-fi scenes :-)
Eureka7 was clearly influenced by NGE
Both have strange, simillar mechas, some psychological problems and mystery. However NGE is more .. mature (?).
Characters' style in the beginnig of the story.
Both main characters are boys. Both go through things that make them go through developement. Theres plenty of Mecha battles and drama in both of them and both can get psychological at times. Also, in both NGE and E7 the mechs make up a lot of the mysteries in the plots.
The LFOs in Eureka are similar to the Evas in NGE.
Few anime series can compare to the masterpiece that is Evangelion, but if you are looking for something similar then Eureka Seven is more than likely a series you'll enjoy. Both stories' central focus is around a young male and his search for belonging, as he's thrown into the midst of a giant conflict. Giant mechs, young love, and large casts to boot, these two series are both quite similar to each other in a number of ways. Spoilers and synopses aren't my type, so ultimately I'll leave it for you to decide. Eureka Seven certainly isn't as timeless as Eva, but it's one of the better series one could compare it to and it still does a great job of keeping its audience captivated up until the final curtain falls.
Giant robots. Strange creatures to fight against. Protagonists with f***'d up lives. What more could you ask for? It's all right here in these two great anime series. Check them out!
Annoying main characters + angst x32847928374 + babes + mean older dudes
Another anime heavily-influenced by Neon Genesis Evangelion. Both have protagonists who feel out of place and have to save the world from a mysterious and deadly enemy.
well they're both similar because of the whole child growing to an adult thing. if you like mecha then you'll love these
Both are about young boys that live in the shadow of a great catastrophe caused by their father. As such, they have "daddy issues" but both boys get a father figure mid-series that helps them grow. Both have humanoid biological robots, both have a kuudere blue haired girl pilot that's around before the protagonist shows up and has a special connection with her robot. She serves as the main's love interest. Both series also have another pilot girl who is a little crazy, but really just had a terrible upbringing and doesn't know how to love. Both have a theme of the villain wanting to connect the consciousness of all humanity, both have an Earth that's undergone drastic climatic changes, both have the protagonist's robot upgrading to become more humanlike. Both even have controversial "retelling" movies!
Both robot have similar design.
Both have amazing plot but with different approach
Both include romance, action, and mystery.
Mysterious female characters and the one's that fall for them. Plus the disasterous plot of the world ending, fighting with machinery/robots.
Cute relationship that starts to form between main characters, and how they try to save the world.
Both question human nature, and humanity.
Eureka 7 borrows some elements from Evangelion. Eureka is clearly a tribute/copy of Rei and the Nivash and TheEnd both have "souls" much like the Evangelions.
Mecha anime with existential and psychological themes.
I think everyone sees this. I was certain watching the first episode that Renton was a parody of Shinji. I think he's more of a reconstruction-taking all the things that make Shinji bad and using them to give the hero Renton becomes some powerful meaning. Themes of isolation, conflict with other species and nature, poor communication, and broken families, plus uncomfortable undertones of sexual exploitation as a marker of humanity's innate problems, are shared here. There's also the shared theme of madness, but hey, this is anime.
The concept and theme are somewhat similar. Nirvash = Eva
Both are story driven, though Eureka Seven is not as psychological as Neon Genesis Evangelion. Both are appealing even if you're not into mecha anime. Both have a bit of a love story though Eureka Seven is driven by the love story.
Most importantly, these are gems that should not be missed.
The mystery, mecha, and action are hard to deny in both series. Not to mention, romance as well. Both series also have emotional awkward children piloting giant mechs and creating their destiny. Their destiny are what leads to them to become what they eventually strive to achieve.
A classic mecha series for any fans who is interested.
Both show has biological robot and and main character from both show has a strong bong with their robot.....
Eureka Seven = Evangelion reskinned + Rainbows
Both anime are about a young and wimpy teenage boy piloting an over-powered mecha to save the world.
During a conference in 2010, Dai Satō (writer of Eureka Seven) claimed that a lot of fans dismissed Eureka Seven as a clone of Neon Genesis Evangelion without even watching it.
It's true that both anime involve mostly psychological introspection of the characters and mecha fights, but there's so much more to Eureka Seven that people don't often talk about, and it's definitely worth discovering. Great soundtrack, natural design, touching themes (among which, true love) and mesmerizing plot are just a little taste of the whole world that Eureka Seven has to offer the spectator.
I'm only making this comparison simply because 1: They are pretty much staple to watch if you're first getting around to watching anime in general, and 2: watching E7 right after Evangelion won't leave you feeling destitute, since Eva is very diverse from everything else I've watched so far.
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With a highly diverse cast that is both well rounded and lovable and a story line that continues to expand and evolve. The classic Evangelion is worth you time if you appreciated the story telling that Gainax can do so well and aren't afraid to think a little.
Same animation studio, similar spontaneous kinds of moments. Both are based around mecha and have out-of-this-world enemies. Just, Gurren Lagann has drills and that lovely yellow moped.
Imagine Evangelion if Shinji finally stops being reluctant, mans up, and kicks the **** out of every thing in his way, and a lot less mindf***ery. That's Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. It is an Incredibly awesome Kick-reason-to-the-curb anime that leaves you so full of energy that you feel like yelling for 2 hours after watching the final battle. Yeah, it's that awesome.
It's just as awesome, even more for some people. A must watch for anyone who like mecha anime or not.
They both have giant mechs, hot 14 year old girls, and emo sequences. Oh yeah, probally cause their both from Gainax
Now you've watched the Anti-Evangelion, why not go ahead and see what the opposite of Gurren Lagann is like? They're both by the same studio, both considered masterpieces, you got nothing to lose (Except wanting to fucking kill Shinji, emo son-of-a-bitch.)
They're both mecha series from Gainax, and that's where the similarities end, but that's really the point. Evangelion is a deconstruction of mecha anime, basically saying, "You know how all those other mecha series made piloting a giant robot look fun? Well I'll show you how miserable it can really be." Gurren Lagann is a reconstruction; a decade later, saying, "You know how those mecha deconstruction series made piloting a giant robot look really awful? Well I'll show you how AWESOME it can really be!" The persistent despair of the former and unshakable optimism of the latter make excellent counterpoints and contrast beautifully.
Same studio, a lot of similar concepts and references. If you liked any of the two, don't miss the other one!
Robots! Girls with boobs! Wimpy protagonist!
Both are seminal must-watch mecha series from Gainax. But they are not similar--rather they should be watched because they contrast so well. Whereas TTGL boasts over-the-top action and is an all-around fun show, NGE goes down to the nitty gritty of piloting mechas, and is ultimately psychological and somewhat depressive. Both shows are also complemented by very nicely developed characters.
Evangelion is known for its artistic command of scale and its ability to express a sense of enormity, contrasted with physical and psychological isolation, has yet to be surpassed in all Art. Only Gurren Lagann has transcended the physical sense of scale of Eva. The iconic climax of End of Evangelion may have been influenced by the animation of Macross Plus.
NGE is in many ways the "evil twin" of TTGL. Made by the same production company (Gainax) back in the 1990's, it starts out as a somewhat-normal super-robot show. However, it eventually becomes a brutal deconstruction of the entire super-robot genre. Featuring a pathologically-passive protagonist, his eternally distant father, and a whole cast of other very flawed characters, NGE is just as much a psychological character study as it is an action show. Overall, it is very dark, a total mindscrew, and likely will leave you with a lot of questions and a somewhat uneasy feeling.
I'd recommend watching NGE BEFORE you watch TTGL, because the latter will provide the catharsis you will desperately need after watching the former. Where NGE deconstructs the genre, TTGL REconstructs it gloriously. They should be watched in that order, and not the other way around.
First of all, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is kind of like a parody of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Both Series have a protagonist with similar personalities (Simon/Shinji), and both shows have similar looking Mechas (Lazengann/EVA 01).They are both made by Studio Gainax.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is "darker", more serious compared to Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. I recommend watching Neon Genesis Evangelion first, then Gurren Lagann.
Polar opposite, Mood wise. Both very amazing anime.
Both series are produced by the same company. They are similar in style. Its almost a spritual successor.
Both are Gainex mecha anime in which a young teenager must step up to pilot a giant mecha and use it to fight enemies on a colossal scale to save humanity.
They are both very good anime
Both protagonists are self-conscious boys that fight for their lives in mech battles. One has a role model to reassure him when his self-loathing gets the best of him while the other does not.
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They both masterfully deconstruct some of the most popular tropes for their respective genre and have a lot of other things in common as well, such as the mindfuck factor. Both have easily become cult, blockbuster anime of iconic value for the whole industry. Perhaps if you liked Eva, chances are very high that you're going to like Puella Magi too, unless you absolutely hate moe/mahou shoujo.
Similarities between these two are simply innumerable. Symbolism, violence, growing tension, aim for the utter genre deconstruction — that's just the top of an iceberg. A close look at the storyline and character personalities suggests that Madoka creators were deliberately (and more than successfully) making a «mahou shoujo Evangelion». UPD. Well, looks like they didn't content themselves with just yet another NGE. There's MUCH more to MSMM than that…
Both are deconstruction of its genre with apocalyptic story line. All character has psychological depth and struggles, and develops as story goes on.
And, both does have dreams. But, there is no hope.
Both NGE and Madoka★Magica are dark, thought-provoking deconstructions of their respective genres ("mecha" for NGE and "mahou shoujo" for Madoka). Both involve deep character and story analyses that concentrate on elements in their respective genres and evolve past the prerequisite stereotypes into something groundbreaking. All-in-all, both of these shows will change the way one views anime in the future~
Both have 14 years adolescents which leave their normal life to enter in some supernatural fight which claims to threaten the world. They are the only hope for the humanity now.
Both characters are unique and their feelings are well expressed in both animes.
Both animes surpass all of the same main genre in a more adult, complex, more emotive and human form.
Seems that Madoka got some inspiration in NGE too since the end and some death scenes feels similar. NGE is more philosophical and have 'gorer' scenes although.
The action scenes of both are great and both have great soundtrack behind.
Even if you aren't a great fan of both main genres (Magic and Mecha) you may appreciate them, like I did.
Both are very good anime that deal with the deconstruction of a popular genre. While Evangelion first seems like a typical mecha anime and Madoka seems like a typical Mahou Shoujo, they end up being quite different from what the viewer expects. They both take a very depressing turn early on and contain plenty of symbolism. Each deals with young children who are forced to fight to protect the world and how they deal with this responsibility.
They are both about a main character who is very reluctant to push forward, or do anything for that matter.
As each show progresses, the main character is pushed towards something neither wants to do. The outer influences on the characters play more into their suffering rather than convincing to do their roles. So if you like a hesitant main character, do watch Madoka.
There is more to them than meets the eye.
While Neon Genesis Evangelion may seem like boring mecha "monster of the week" show, Madoka Magica may appear as fluffy and naive mahou shoujo. Well, if you think that, you have been trolled successfully. Evangelion and Madoka are both stories that focus on characters' psyche and the way they (can't) handle problems that would have been extremely difficult even for adults... And they are kids.
Madoka and Shinji are quite similar protagonists, mainly in thei desire to be recognized and useful.
Even supporting characters in both anime are really well fleshed out.
All in all, if you want to watch good anime that stretches borders of it's own genre, watch Madoka or Evangelion. In my opinion, you should see both.
If you're looking for amazing shows that deconstruct and utterly subvert the mecha and mahou shoujo genres, look no further than NGE and MSMM. Because it doesn't get any better than these. Under the guise of ostensibly happy-go-lucky settings, both shows take a dramatic serious turn as they explore the psyches of children who are thrust into life-threatening situations, and why they are unsuited for being there. Very dark themes are prevalent and developed very thoroughly in both. And suffice it to say, the directors for both these series have the balls to execute a truly unorthodox, wonderful ending (in the case of Evangelion, I'm referring to the movie). Both are absolutely must watch.
A deeper look at the character's psyche is present in both shows and both are also subversions of their respective genres (Eva for mecha, Madoka for magical girl).
Both are dark genre deconstructions that make it perfectly clear that children are not suited to risking their lives in battle.
Both anime are dark deconstructions of popular genres. Evangelion deconstructs the mecha genre and takes a hard, psychological look at what it means for children to fight in a war. Madoka similarly takes on the magical girl genre, with each episode becoming more and more disturbing as the charming scenario is slowly revealed to be far more dark than anyone realized.
- They are both dark deconstructions of anime genres that are typically aimed at a younger audience (magical girl for Madoka and mecha for Evangelion)
- There is occasional surrealism (though in the case of Evangelion, it's not so much 'surrealism' as it is 'mind screw')
- They are both hugely popular cult classics among anime fans
- Both contain heavy psychological themes
Just as Eva is a deconstruction of the giant robot genre, Madoka is a deconstruction of the magical girl genre. Both are anime that are intentionally made to appear innocent and cliche on the surface to draw in unsuspecting viewers. Once they have your attention, however, they show their true colors.
I thought I would never see anything as mindbendingly, horrifyingly wonderful as The End of Evangelion... and then along came Madoka. If you enjoyed Evangelion for its psychological themes and brutal, thought-provoking ending, do yourself a favor and watch Madoka Magica.
Both of which have a very dark plot and teens who are sent to deal with supernatural creatures.
Both are much darker deconstructions of typical anime genres (Mecha/Magical Girl) and focus around messed up kids going insane.
Being a magical girl and using your powers to fight evil. Or piloting a giant mecha and protecting the Earth from an alien onslaught. Doesn't it sound like fun? Well, it's not really all that fun for the kids in these series.
Shouldering a very heavy responsibility - the fate of the world - and the emotional trauma that can come from that. Being different from the other children, and not necessarily in a good way; and how their newfound powers can affect the people around them. These are some of the themes explored in both works. Moreover, they also explore the fundementals of human nature and whether humanity and dreams are worth sacrifice.
Both series are dark, thought-provoking deconstructions of their respective genres. Completely redefining their genre, they have set the norm for what other shows aspire to become - revolutionary masterpieces.
Apart from what everyone said about the way both are deconstructions of their respective genres, what really made me compare Madoka to Evangelion was how the protagonists are being tricked by more powerful forces (NERV and Kyuubey) and when they discover the real purposes of what they're doing their minds can't take it. The approach of NERV and Kyuubey is pretty similar. Plus, I couldn't help but compare Rei to Homura and Asuka to Kyouko.
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If you like complex thinking, you should watch this. Very psychological.
They're both very psychological and philosophical. Lain doesn't have Mechs or fights, but they're still rather similar.
Lain and Evangelion are intrinsically complex series. In both there is a strong presence of technology, which underlines the problematic relationship between individual existence and collective psychological archetypes of a symbolic order. These anime address topics such as the self, the body, the role of communication and the possibility of forging bonds. Lain is heavily intellectual from the outset and slow-paced through and through, while Eva only develops its conceptual core in the later episodes and is much more action-driven. Lain and Eva are prodigies of existential thought transmitted through a visual medium; and as such they go hand in hand.
Both are very deep, and make you think. They have somewhat similar theme, but the setting is very different.
Lain is no doubt a series to be enjoyed for every NGE fan that was attracted by NGE's psychological scenes.
Both have deeply complex plots and deal with the human psyche
Makes you think on what the hell is actually happening in the anime, and what the characters are thinking and what leads to their actions.
Dark, psychological, philosophical, mysterious, Lain and Evangelion are very similar thematically and tonally. If you like one (or if you didn't absolutely hate the last two episodes of Evangelion), you'll almost certainly like the other.
Both makes you think of life. (Що Лейн, що Ева дають підстави переосмислити життя)
Two great psychological anime. In both almost all the characters have their own individual inner world, incomprehensible even to themselves, do not speak already about others. Immediately recall the words of Gendo Ikari: "No one will ever fully understand another person".
So, to fully enjoy these masterpieces of psychological need to put it mildly, "to apply the brain." Well, if you're fans of the genre ala "Lucky Star", or "Azumang's" image not recommend.
I've watched both of this anime and i think that anyone who has watched Neon Genesis evangelion should also watch serial experiments lain.The most common thing between these two anime is the psychological aspect.Both of them have a complicated history and also characters.Even if the history is not the same (of course) they both have to do with technology and future.Also the main character are almost the same,with big personality problems and duple personality sometimes.Also i think that in both animes the characters surrounding the main characters are problematic and difficult to understand .
Both are science fiction titles that are also psychological thrillers.
Both these series are psychological in nature. It explores the idea of existence, self and being. You'll end up questioning yourself. Although NGE has more action and SEL has a slower pace.
Both have similar themes dealing with "god" and self discovery. They also share similar art styles and story telling mechanics.
Heavily influencing deep psychological thinking, themes like Existential philosophy and Depth in human inter-relations, both shows intersect in the point where the viewer is left with more meaning behind the plot and span of episodes.
If you like Complex themes, and thought-skewering eeriness, watch them both.
- Both are psychological and deep
- Both are mindscrewy (Lain more so than Eva)
- The last two episodes of Eva are the most similar to Lain
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Very similar themes about facing reality and not running away from your tribulations. They each deal heavily with self-discovery and finding one's purpose in life and accepting life for what it is. Plenty of symbolism in both; the plots are not straightforward at all and actually require the viewer to pay attention to fully appreciate the series. Neither series is for those who want the plot spoon fed to them. The viewer must piece together subtle plot points to fully understand it all.
They're both extremely different from how they first appear. Eva looks like a generic mecha and Ergo looks like a generic cyberpunk but once you go underneath the surface you discover something entirely different. They both can be quite dark; the stories may not make sense at first and require much attention to detail and can be interpreted in various ways.
The pacing of the stories are also very similar.
Gendo and Proxy One are nearly identical in their goals and motives. Proxy One is basically a father figure to Vince who is used just as Shinji was used by Gendo. Shinji is a proxy for Gendo in a way. Vince has a revelation at the end similar to Shinji's "Congratulations".
Also, technobabble abound in them both; while not entirely necessary at times it can enhance the experience in a way. However many people focus on the technobable too much and therefore have a narrow-minded opinion of the series and can't look past it to fully appreciate them as a whole.
Both are in essence intellectual series, exploring the main character's existential conflicts in interesting ways and generally providing an entertaining experience.
Both have a post apocalyptic feel, And the struggle for humanity to survive given the circumstances. In Neon Genesis their are 'Angels' which force humanity to fight, Whereas in Ergo Proxy their are "Proxies' which are very mysterious much like that of the Angels.
Overall both of them are very mind bending as a series, you also see the protagonists go through psychological fights regarding their past,present and future.
A definate must see.
Both stories occur in some post-apocalyptic future where mysterious events occur due to their actions. Both also have mind-bending mysteries.
Same post-apocalyptic concept, just everything is in a much smaller scale in terms of setup, characters, and story. Both series stress on character emotions and questions of morals, focusing more on the psychological developments rather than action, yet it is all laid out in a very advanced science fiction background. You also have the god-like rulers who debate amongst each other in monotone voices without significant physical features.
The stories are paced the same, really the key difference is that the focus is not on children and many of the similar extreme questions and psychological challenges are presented in a much subdued and more subtle manner.
Closer to ending, more similarities. Existential and psychologic background , nonoptimistic vision of future and a whole mass of symbols and refferences that gives spectator many ways of interpetation.
Both are intellegent stories of post-apocalyptic worlds. They both have complex plots and share a psychological thriller appeal.
Both animes are very psychological and philosophical.
They also make many references to religion, God, and other important people and events. Both occur in a post-apocalyptic future. Both will let you think about what's going on. They also explore very good each character.
Both are futuristic psychological thrillers in which the watcher delves into the mindset of the main character and those around him. They both also tackle issues such as morality and God. Both are a good watch and take time to fully appreciate.
Like many of the other reviews have already stated here, they both take place near end of the world situations and have phycological ideas. They make the characters question their meanings in life
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Eva and Bokurano deconstruct the mecha genre by adding layers of extremely dark psychological content. Both are highly visceral, the action being centered around children who are forced into a conflict of literally cosmic proportions. In these series the nature of the enemy is ambiguous to the extreme, which makes the whole experience all the more poignant. Eva's latter episodes focus heavily on existential topics, which are replaced in Bokurano with a more psychological approach. The limitless situations the casts are subjected to and the depth of characterization makes these anime masterpieces, with an appeal that goes beyond the giant robot niche.
I think its obiviously..In both some kids must save the world, with a giant robot..But many problems apear in their way.
Both have Mecha's, children's problems are very similar, run a similar issue, they seem to be complement
Fourteen-year-olds with loads of emotional baggage piloting giant robots to protect a world full of people and things that sometimes seem like they might not be worth protecting. They both work the psychological angle nicely and are great if you want to kick your mood down a few notches.
Hey, it's kids in giant robots, and both have great stories as well! ^_-
Bokurano is very similar to Evangelion:
- they both have mechas, piloted by teenagers who are, little by little, shown to make extreme actions and decisions
- the protagonists are forced to fight those "sort of unknown" enemies in order to protect/save the Earth, and all of them will pass through a very hard path
Among all this, there's this very strong dark atmosphere over all the serie that will slowly bring both stories towards important and psychological ends similar to eachother.
If you liked one of them, I highly recommend you to watch the another as well, as you might probably like them both.
Several identical points: kids piloting giants robots, with hard and dismal plot; both are psychological too.
Both has robots, epic fights, teen ages fighting for their lives to protect the earth.
Mecha, saving world, people problems
They are both deconstructions of the mecha genre except Bokurano is much darker. Bokurano deals with touchy subjects it is much more realistic in the portrayal of its characters.
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When watching revolutionary girl utena, it somehow made me feel like "This is kinda like NGE but for girls" Both have in-depth character analysis implemented somewhere inside the series, and the style of them is similar. Both have metaphors and symbolism, and some parts/things that make you think a bit.
However, NGE's Angel fights have been replaced by sword fighting in utena, and there are some other differences aswell, but they have the same feeling when watching, at least near Utena's end.
Massive amounts of symbolism, character analysis, and psychological issues. While Utena is a lot more lighthearted and silly at times, the serious moments rival some of the darker moments of Evangelion and have the same pervasive atmosphere. They're both a thinking man's anime and something that absolutely everybody should watch, unless a symbolical focus makes you uncomfortable. You'll have to read through the lines and see the big picture in both of them.
Both are extremely bizarre series with hidden meanings and psychologically messed-up characters. Fun stuff!
Both are confusing as hell. Both have three-dimensional characters that drive the plot. And if you include End of Evangelion and ignore the last two episodes, both have bitter, confusing endings (one sweeter than another though).
A jump I know, but I love these shows for the same reasons: Complicated plot, deep chock full of symbolism, and complicated flawed characters.
There are many parallels to be seen between Utena and Evangelion, including internally conflicted main characters, severely damaged familial relationships, and a host of others.
Both series revolutionized their respective genres, and are absolutely worth watching.
In many ways, Revolutionary Girl Utena is the Neon Genesis Evangelion of the shoujo genre. They're both surreal take themselves very seriously, they both have very complex casts and Shinji Ikari and Utena Tenjou are both very conflicted and well-written protagonists (Albeit in different ways). At first glance, Revolutionary Girl Utena may just look like a simple shoujo anime, but in reality, there's so much more to it than that. Evangelion fans, I highly recommend you check this one out!
Bizarre psychoanalyses of a bunch of fucked up kids. The plots both involve conspiracies of a higher power that those below them aren't aware of, there's also Freudian symbolism everywhere. Basically, Utena is Eva for girls.
While having it's own distinct personality, you can say Utena is the shoujo equivalent of Evangelion. Both are Freudian anime that explore how messed up their characters are and attack the conventions of their genre. Both throw symbolism around at any chance and are very open to interpretation, when you're done watching them you're not done with them yet.
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I'm amazed that no one has actually made this recommendation yet.
Top wo Nerae is the Onee-chan of NGE by a good seven years. Both are works by Hideaki Anno, but NGE gets all the glory for being more recent (which is a shame in my opinion).
Top wo Nerae is a truly groundbreaking, character driven, Sci-Fi anime that is better NGE in many respects. If Top wo Nerae did not exist, then NGE may never have been made...
Both are powerful well written mech stories and Both are animated by Gainex,unlike it's later Sequel Diebuster,The first Gunbuster was more seriouse and payed more homage to Evangelion,both the first Gunbuster series and Evangelion both feature a lead who both grow from cowards to strong leads, Noriko Takaya from Gunbuster is very similar to Shinji Hikari from Evangelion,they may be crybabies at times,but they're likable and tolerable,Gunbuster is a cult classic worth checking out if you like Evangelion (Aliens,Angels, and Fanservice.....Oh my) and a bit of horror
Classic Gainax mecha anime that had a huge influence on the genre of mecha anime as we know it today.
Both are mecha-themed series created by Hideaki Anno. Though Gunbuster is seven years older, it already covers the concepts that formed the basis for NGE. Gunbuster does not delve in psychology as much as NGE, yet it tells the same coming-of-age story in which kids have to fight in real battles.
Giant super robots, massive battles against horrific enemies and unpleasable father figures! (And nudity!)
Hideki Anno created both Top wo Nerae! (Gunbuster) and Evangelion. Gunbuster is an essential for any mecha fan and a must watch for Evangelion fans because you can clearly see the prototypes for characters and ideas in Evangelion.
Coach = Gendo, Jung-Frued = Asuka, etc.
If you haven't seen Gunbuster, you can't understand what Anno is deconstrucing in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
You can easily see how NGE and TTGL grew from Top wo Nerae. It's as if a branching pathway was created by exploring the two extremes of psychological fear from piloting a giant robot and the over the top nature of the anime.
The first direction of Anno, Top wo nerae shares a lot of aspects with NGE (themes, characters, direction...), while in a denser package. A must-see for any SF anime fan (and a "watch-it-right-nao" for Anno fans).
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Basically the same coming of age story as evangelion.
Both involve a coming of age for the characters. And coming to self realizations of one's self. A crazy jumble of adolescent feelings, sci fi robots and just downright everyday strangeness and, while confusing at first, the both storys are wonderful.
Neon Genesis is not meant to be viewed as a mecha-centered action anime, but as a interwoven psychological case study of humans and their interactions with society. The main character Shinji has to overcome psychological barriers to mature.
Likewise, FLCL makes very subtle symbolic references, this time dealing with vices of human emotion, relationships, and the concept of "order", all in SIX episodes. The main character Naota also has to overcome psychological obstacles to mature.
If wimpy boys involved in bizarre tales of robots turning up in their life with aliens or giant creatures to fight off with mind-bending themes are your cup of tea, you're gonna love FLCL. Both of them make about the same level of sense too!
Gainax, similiar main character, around half of all FLCL jokes parodies trops that are present in Evangelion.
Both are coming of age stories told by metaphors and symbolism.
Both require story event-pasting, they don;t go in a straight line, they both need analysis to figure out what the hell is going on beyond the visible Drama or the superficial setting
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VERY similar to Elfen Lied. In fact, one of the only animes I've found to be comparable to the quality of Elfen Lied. Both have very deep psychological roots, both can be dark, and both may take more that one watch to completely understand.
Complex and psychological storylines, dark and distubing plots, characters with great depth aswell as awesome music to accompany it!
At first this may seem like an odd recommendation. But the two series have more in common than you think. Both of them are very much so psychological animes, each dealing with people and their emotions, how it effects others, etc. A prime example of the psychological similarities is an underlying theme of the inability to make and sustain relationships in both of these fine anime.
Beginning both have gory scenes. Elfen Lied at first look, seems more gory, and in reality it is.
While some of this scenes (of both animes) will not touch you, some does, and much.
Elfen Lied story is much more simpler than NGE. However it may not look as that at first.
Both are also highly psychological. With NGE winning this point.
Loved the Elfen Lied art. Both also seem have some unique characters and are well explored. Also both have a nice mix of Action and feelings.
Ending, both leading female characters are sexy. :)
Both are dark anime's, though depending on your interpretation of "dark" you may not not love it, Neon Genesis is more psychological than Elfen Lied but as far as dark goes Elfen Lied takes the cake.
Both are character studies centering around emotionally and mentally troubled people and in both cases, the actual plot of the series is only used to further character development and pretty much ignored asside from that. However, while Elfen Lied executed itself with mastery, I believe Evangelion was too blatant in its overall message, espacially towards the end.
The psychological aspects make for a similar experience. The character development in both are very good and uncover major issues and the plot advancement is somewhat similar in feeling (can't really explain that, though).
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Both have themes about loneliness and are great psychological dramas.
If that's what your looking for you should definitely watch NGE. That's only one of many reasons though.
The premier anime psychological drama. Welcome to the NHK takes many cues from the Evangelion school of psychological exposition and character deconstruction, and any viewer with a taste for such things would do well to check out both.
Both are about main character's spiritual wounds.
Based on psychological and social themes.
At their core, Welcome to the NHK and Neon Genesis Evangelion are both criticisms of otaku culture and the lonely anti-social existance that otaku live. (Although NHK is more about hikkikomori, it still has quite a lot to say about otaku.)
NHK gives an accurate portrayal of hikkikomori/otaku life; if you are at all anti-social, you'll understand that the characters of NHK are among the most realistic you'll find from television. It certainly helps that the author of the original light novel was a hikkikomori himself.
Evangelion on the other hand, is just huge ball of contempt and anger directed at otaku culture, and it really wouldn't be much of a stretch to say that whole message of the show was "Fuck you, you're life sucks."
NHK also has a bittersweet atmosphere to it, whereas Evangelion is downright depressing.
None the less, if you are fascinated by the psychology surrounding otaku culture, both of these shows are a must see.
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Both Evangelion and Fafner employ mechas and monstrous creatures to develop the characters of the pilots and their inner conflicts. In addition, both series have a penchant for the philosophical: Eva tends to be darker and perhaps more confusing while Fafner is more straightforward and optimistic.
The plot and the story seem similar (humanity in danger and only some child can save them by fighting in some robots)
The Pilot is mentaly connected to his machine, he can suffer from the damages it can receive. They are both attack by "weird" monsters. Mankind is in great danger... well it's in a lot of anime, but it's kinda the same here.
Fafner isn't the same kind of story as Evangelion, but it plays with some of the elements that made Evangelion successful. Enigmatic enemies, GAINAX-style mind games, and the bio-mecha as double-edged swords come into play in both Fafner and Evangelion.
Both are mecha series withe monsters and kids who control robots.
You know, when I finished watching these two series, I took a deep breath and though: "Neon Genesis Evangelion and Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor are quite alike!" And indeed they are beyond just the typical science fiction themes.
Both series involves humans being attacked by a strange entity. In the end, they choose gifted children to combat these entities. These children has the skills of piloting mecha and as the series progresses, they introduce some more psychological factors.
Both series has a lot of drama, emotional moments, action, and also involves the usage of mecha in a apocalyptic world.
There is also present, a philosophical theme in both series that deals with identities.
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While it wouldn't seem they have much in common i felt both were amazingly deep and both kept me interested all the way through and made me have this feeling like "This is awesome."
Well the main story does not have nothing in common. However both have a high psychological side. Maybe Death Note don't touch you as much as Neon Genesis Evangelion, but stills a great anime and will certainly worth your watching.
Both also focus in the "God" word, but in different perspectives. :)
Death Note focus more in a psychological fight, and NGE in feelings and unique characters.
Ending, I would also say that both touch the theme "change the world".
both will leave you thinking.
trust me, if you liked one you will most probably like the other.
Complex and interesting plot with many twists.
HUGE amount of psychological disturbance, especially as the stories progress. It may not be evident for the first 4-5 episodes, but it requires a large amount of memory talent and controlled thinking to process what's going on. If you don't like it, it's likely because you don't GET it. If you can't get it, read spoilers, it's no shame to do so. All in all, these are both SUPERB anime.
The fact that Death Note needs to be:
1.Seen more than once to fully grasp the intricacies of actions, and the heavily focused mind battles of twisted magnitudes of complexity.
2.Forces you to concentrate on the text and dialogue going on, or else,
easily makes it a strong recommendation to Neon Genesis Evangelion universe.
Both are a masterpiece on their own
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Freezing TV is a shameless ripoff from NGE apart from the pantsufightings. Not bad, though.
Both have beings from another dimension bent on destruction that only a select group of students can defeat. The main characters also have deep seated flaws which must be overcome for them to reach their full potential. Also unlike other anime, things don't always run smoothly in both of these very good anime.
Have almost same concept of Nova/Pandora with Angel/Eva. It's like Freezing is a poor rip-off of NGE (only the Nova thing).
Lettuce be cereal, the "Novas" are a 1-1 copy of Angels/EVAs with the aesthetics of RahXephon Dolems. In addition, episode 10 pretty much confirms the similarities between the series Freezing and NGE.
-both of these have a mysterious enemy
- both oh them have a special persons who can fight against enemy
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They both have a very similar story elements. Guilty Crown feels like a combination of Evangelion and Code Geass.
in Neon and Guilty Crown the robot and user are really connected, as in when the robot get damage, the user will feel the pain, but in Neon the user will receive the damage that robot has.
it's really bloody too
Both series feature mecha battles, a wimpy guy with an ability to help other people but too scared to do something and a kuudere-girl.
Both take place in a neo apocalyptic Tokyo, but where in the catastrophe was more centralized to Tokyo in GC it was global in NGE. Both have similar passive aggressive protagonist, and a seemingly emotionless girl . They draw heavy Christian ideologies, and have very similar plots. The Similarities become more apparent towards the end of the series (I don't want to say much to take away from the plots) , and who doesn't love some "mecha" action?
It's the same with the robots because if the robots experience pain so do they and the fact that the main character is a whiner that doesn't want to get involved in hurting anybody and tries to leave when the rest of the future relies with him. Same thing with the chick they are both very unemotional but the main characters develop a feeling for them.
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How do you compare a mecha and a school romance? It's quite easy to do when they both have the same director ;) . I always viewed "Kare Kano" as a companion piece to "Neon Genesis Evangelion", and I'm sure there are many who agree with me. Both should be watched to really get into the head of one of the best anime directors of our era, Hideaki Anno. While "Neon Genesis Evangelion" slowy and steadily broke down and finally destroyed it's characters, "Kare Kano" starts with some broken and empty people, and truly brings them up. It slowly raises up these oh so human characters. It's important to note NGE was made before Kare Kano, so i suggest you watch them in that order ;) .
Both series physco-analyze their characters. Both series have emphasis on character development, fleshing out their characters, and in essense both are actually just character dramas at their hearts. While NGE has mecha, and Kare Kano has romance, both are better looked at as dramas. Both series are very psychological, a little philosophical and have very deep characters. Also the characters in all these are realistic people, with their own self-doubts, fears, anxieties and problems. And many characters could even be considered to have some mental disorders! A few need the aid of a good phycologist sooner rather then later.
The artwork and character designs in both look a lot alike, although this sin't surpriseing since both series were animated by Gainax. Both series also have a similur music style, also not very surprising since they both had Shiro Sagisu on board for their music.
Both series have a lot of Anno's distinctive charms (such as good use of still images, use of photographs and videos of real life, and many common motiffs are found in both series [ie empahsis on power lines]). Both series also must deal with a screwed up budget at times. But he handles both series very well despite the money troubles. At least as best as he could. I doubt many directors could pull off something like these shows, if they had to deal with the problems Anno did.
Most importantly both series are straight from the heart. You can just feel the emotion Anno put into each of these series. You can sort of feel what he felt, understand what he went through, and really get into his mind. Also both shows are very smart series, and best watched if you can either relate to young teenagers and their isues, or if you yourself is one. But don't think that's going to stop them from showing you some dark, depressing, and disturbing things now and again. And they are still very mature shows. But the emotion seems to only hit you correctly if you can think like a teenager at times (or are one yourself).
So if your looking for something else to watch after being blown aware by the masterpeice that is "Neon Genesis Evangelion", look no further then the slighly flawed, but still brillaint in it's own right, "Kare Kano".
Both are Gainax + Hideaki Anno productions, so their animation and direction are almost identical.
Even though one is a romantic school comedy and the other is a mecha series, both are very psychological and deep. Karekano may seem light hearted, but it can get pretty serious when necessary.
Both of these series have teenagers as protagonists, but don't ignore the life and problems of the adult characters around them.
They also have several themes in common: dramatic family issues, being alone, wanting to be accepted, hiding one's true self, etc.
Lastly, both anime, despite being great, are quite incomplete and inferior to their manga adaptations, and leave you "wtf?" at the end.
Both were animated by Gainax and featured Hideaki Anno as an important member of staff. They are both dramas that explore the pysche of their main characters. Lastly, they both use unique animation techniques, such as still images of writing, to convey messages about the character's state of mind
KareKano is Evangelion without the Eva's.
They have Anno's hand. First you will watch kare Kano expecting a typical Shoujo Anime, but if you pay attention on it, kare Kano is a great piece of art. The Soundtracks were made by Shiro Sagisu, just as Evangelion * Actually Kare Kano's soundtrack is on Evangelion rebuild 2.0*
I always tell people to pay attention on it, Kare Kano is not a simple shoujo anime, it is a great show, its deep.
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both have mecha both are deep in different ways and surpass the standard mecha anime
The most obvious common theme between the two is the use of mecha. The two anime have the exact same type of design for their mechas.
Both really just have the same feel in terms of themes, too.
Both of them are mecha and overrated
It's related do to the fact that each character running a different robot has a meaning and only certain people can use such robots and they are working for an organization to stop them.
What can i say about these anime!
Epic plot, amazing characters, memorable moments...
Masterpieces that everyone should see.
Mecha, action, drama,...
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Both incorporate very dark themes about humans such as the individual instinct for survival but at the same time give appreciation for the simple and ordinary things in life . Requiem expresses via mafia style while Evangelion displays the classic mecha sci-fi style. The characters themselves in both Animes are oddly similar to each other.
Life and Death are played very much the same way in Phantom and NGE. Both have young children fighting wars. One against gangsters and the other against monster aliens. The endings were very deep and similar. If you like one, you'll defiantly enjoy the other.
-both are about a guy stuck between 2 girls all of them involved into a non-desirable world and became the best on it
-one of these girls is sad , silent , cool and obedient ... the another is cheerful , funny , stronghead and social
- the man is the best among them but highly affected by their prescence
Intensive action, mind conflicts.
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Dual! Is obviously a parody of Eva (among other series it seems to referance). If you have seen Eva, you can truely enjoy this series.
If mecha is what you crave then check out this classic. It's filled with all that stuff also wrapped with some comedy, romance, alternate reality and set in the school life days.
Similar in every way, from story to character design and robot design. Each has its own merits, Dual! borrows heavily from Neon Genesis, though Dual! is less dark/serious than Neon Genesis.
Both series star a seemingly ordinary Japanese schoolboy who gets entangled in a war between massive mecha robots. Whereas Evangelion features deeper psychological drama, Dual feels more like a lighter-hearted adaptation.
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They are both extremely dark anime. They're both futuristic (in different ways) and both are disturbing in their own ways.
Eva and GitS have a pretty similar feeling, as you can see by their common tags (Psychological, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi, etc...). The biggest difference I see is that GitS doesn't go through all the supernatural part of Evangelion.
They have almost the same age also and are being revived these times with new stuff, such as movies/episodes. Even though Eva is much more popular, GitS don't lose in any points to the so claimed series. If you loved to see all that questioning you had on Eva, GitS is one shot you can't lose.
Both pose some serious questions about the human psyche and are set in the future, although in different ways. Neon Genesis is a bit more carefree while Ghost is the Shell is kinda dark. Ghost in the Shell also involves human/robot cops over mecha and focuses on the problems between humans and machines.
both anime have philosophy, sci-fi and boobs
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They are both sci-fi mecha with an emo protagonist who doesn't want to fight, but has to in order to protect. The storylines and themes are different, but is packed with action and suspense.
Emo teens in mecha. Pretty straight forward, really.
Both have MCs who complain 24/7 about fighting because they're stupid bitches.
EVA and Gundam Seed are both famous.
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The general outline of the plot is similar in that there are "Angels" attacking earth and mechas (called Evas) piloted by certain young people (in this case, teens). Neon Genesis Evangelion is different in that it focuses on psychological themes more than Aquarion, and there is more emphasis on the mystery behind what the Evas and Angels really are.
"Genesis of Evangelion" - "Genesis Of Aquarion". Yeah.
Angels attacking the Earth and young, chosen guys & girls trying to defeat them by piloting robots.
Evangelion is way more psychological than Aquarion, but they both have a fair amount of drama and action.
In both anime, the teens are part of and trained by a more or less secret organization.
Also, both teams have a tsundere in them.
Same basic "kids pilot mecha against aliens" plot. However, Evangelion is the serious one here. Aquarion is so over the top and silly that it might be considered a satire of that plot.
You can see the great similarity in the two simply because they are both mecha's. But on another note, Sousei no Aquarion is based off of 3 robots and conjoin together to form a super mecha in the battle to save earth from "Shadow Angels". While in EVA it's similar, but the robots are already complete and ready for use, and they do battle against "Angels" to protect the Earth from being destroyed. If you're looking from something with Mecha, Romance, and Action, Sousei no Aquarion and EVA are for you. (Although EVA's romance is kinda slim XD)
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Both shows deal with teenagers and their psychology, both have supernatural elements that are used symbolically, both have further and constant symbolism throughout each episode, both address philosophical issues while still having some comedy elements,(and both have a penguin sidekick.)
Both are mutilayerd mindblowers.
While these shows are very different (Mawaru Penguindrum is more 'fluffy'), they both make effective use of symbolism (with some of it, in both cases, revolving around religion) and explore meanings of both love and sacrifice. However, the characters in NGE are more believable and their insecurities are explored i a much more detailed level.
Some people might see this recommendation and go "wtf is wrong with your head? the two are nothing alike!" and yet, when I was looking for an anime that was similar to mawaru penguindrum, neon genesis evangelion came to mind instantly. True, in MP, there are no fight scenes, nor are there post acalyptic monsters out to destroy the world. (there are mechas though--erm, kinda)
What they do have in common, however, is the complexity in the story. This one's a recommendation for people that like scratching their heads a little when they watch a good show. You cannot simply watch either without thinking; everything that happens has a reason for happening, another meaning. The drama, too, is going to keep you on your edge, and you won't want to miss a bit.
In short, if you're looking for something to analyze and watch witha more complicated mindset, both of these shows are for you.
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Both series feature Japan being invaded by a group of extraterrestrial creatures and a group of teenagers that are employed to fight them using creatures similar to them by a clandestine government organization that is using the alien invasion to further their own hidden agenda.
Both work for a secret government and the main character has to fight demons to protect the world.
Devil Survivor 2 The Animation, is Basically trying to be NGE in a lot of ways.
The OST by itself is NGE!. Yes NGE without Mecha.
I'm gonna make it short and say the only thing that makes DS2 original is nothing.
The fans might get mad at me. But i enjoyed the show, and i see NGE is makes the show good.
Powerful inhuman entities are attacking the earth, and advanced technological means are the only way to stop them.
A young male protagonist is thrust into the fray of battle because he is more capable than anyone else with this advanced technology.
The main company in charge of combat pushes adolescents past their breaking points, and show almost no regard for individual lives.
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Both are swimming in psychological issues leading towards the ultimate decision for mankind. Both Gilgamesh and and Evangelion have a focus on characters deep emotional distress and there personal development. Both children and parents play a roll in how the story plays out in each. Though one deals with mecha's and the other with psychic powers both of these series share many similarities and I recommend both, to anyone whom enjoys these plot types.
Both take place in a post apocalyptic world. The series once watching are very similar. Both animes have the Fathers playing a big part and both kinda neglected the main characters, mothers are deceased, and the child ultimately has to make the decision for the fate of the world. The Gilgamesh like the Angels have to be fought to save humanity, and they have characters with deep emotional problems.
Gilgamesh is a visible anime based in some NGE aspects. It even makes an explicit reference to NGE in first episode.
In NGE Seele wants to be God, in Gilgamesh is Enkidu and his followers.
Both have a GREAT character development, emotional scenes that touch, the stories are similar and have many expects in common like clones, world catastrophes/post-apocalyptic.
Others elements in common are humanity feelings and psychology, 2 different sides: the one that wants a world revolution/evolution and other that wants the world how it is.
Even the finals have something in common, both are unpredictable and "choking".
Gilgamesh is very slow paced, so you must have patience in firsts episodes at least.
Also a post-apocalyptic anime with a mythological / metaphysical science fiction framework. Both strong in psychological, inner turmoil and struggle. Many similar themes regarding supernatural-powered enemies, human power factions with particular agendas, scientific research (e.g. subatomic physics, bioengineering) and philosophical considerations.
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Similar themes. Classical music used during fight sequences. A dad forcing his troubled son to wear a suit that he created in order to fight off an alien race.
Both involve a son forced into using an unstable state of the art weapon created by their father to fight creatures.... however, Neon Genesis does this far far better. If you actually like Mars of Destruction, you'll love NGE.
Both have a nonsensical ending, the same main character and the same plot.
The symbolisms... the allusions... the allegories... Both are crafted so delicately and are layered with countless dimensions of context. They both have the same plot, protagonist and thought provoking ending. The only difference is that Mars of Destruction does all this a trillion times better and in a much more concise and coherent fashion.
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These two series are very similar as to how the story is portrayed. Both are phycological and twisted in the same ways, you never know what's going on and the story keeps building up and putting things together.
FMA is full of humor and it can even pop up in the middle of a serious moment.
Evangelion has ecchi humor that appears in its own time.
And they both are considered one of the best anime.
While most people will probably disagree with me that these two shows are similar, I believe that if you really liked FMA, NGE is definitely to watch.
In my opinion, the one thing FMA is really praiseworthy for is the oddness of its ending (whoa!) and of the concepts it deals with (sometimes odd). NGE is in the same way very peculiar and sometimes hard to grasp, hence why I am recommending it.
I personally do not normally like anime that goes 50 + episodes, as I fear (on good reason) that my time will be wasted with fillers. Both NGE and FMA don't seem to me to be time-wasting shows, as they allow the viewer to really *think* about what's going on (something which most anime, unfortunately, fails to do...)
The leading characteristic that I compare Evangelion to FMA by is the plot structure. Both have plot elements that follow directly from the preceding elements as well as an overarching goal that is foreshadowed either by being stated or implied. I'm a fan of both to a great degree and i recognize the similar elements between both. Happy viewing
There's a lot of similarity going on here:
Ed/Shinji's relationship with their father and deceased mom
Lt. Ross and Brosh look similar to Shigeru and Maya
Makoto and Kain look very much alike and are both trustworthy
Sheska and Ritsuko both look similar but one is geared towards books
Both have something going on in the military/NERV
Both have supernatural beings such as Homunculus/Angels
Both are both amazing must watch anime series that you won't want to miss!
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Both feature biological-mechanial mix (evas, automails) in some form. Both feature disturbing imagery. Both 'feel' very close to each other. And both have an organization moving behind the curtain with its objectives.
I have seen a lot of similarities both in plot and simbolism in many other things with evangelion. Watch the series and tell me if you can see the similarities too
Tired of those generic shounens and want something more intelligent? Well, look no further than these 2 great titles.
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♫same genres (Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha)♫
♫i think Full Metal Panic! is a parody of Neon Genesis Evangelion♫
♫iIf you ever wondered where the author of FMP! took his ideas from, then Neon Genesis Evangelion might be the answer♫
♫Neon Genesis Evangelion is quite close to Full Metal panic because of the fighting scenes and the main charcters being male nearly children (Sousuke Sagara and Shinji Ikari have some things in common too, both are very obidient and extremely good at what they are doing)♫
♫Neon Genesis Evangelion is a lot more serious though while Full Metal Panic has much comedy in it♫
♫iif you liked Full Metal Panic! you should watch Neon Genesis Evangelion because it will help you understand more of the jokes in Full Metal Panic♫
There are a lot of similarities. i think the idea for full metal panic might have come from Evangelion. these are both really great anime.
Neon Genesis is quite close to Full Metal panic because of the fighting scenes and the main charcters being male nearly children. Sousuke and Shinji have some things in common too, both are very obidient and extremely good at what they are doing. Neon Genesis Evangelion is a lot more serious though while Full Metal Panic has much comedy in it.
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While it may be a bit of a stretch to compare Noein to the likes of Eva, I think this obscure little sci-fi gem really needs to be brought into the limelight; despite its slow beginning and unusual art, Noein manages to tell a story both compelling and thought-provoking about alternate dimensions, the truth of the universe, and the pain suffered by an ordinary group of children. Sound familiar, Evangelion fans?
Post-apocalyptic anime portraying some of the most unpleasant traits of human nature; main themes are the human condition, despair and destruction, although Noein is more cheerful and paced. Mecha element is present as well.
They both involve the arrival of otherworldly beings that aren't fully understood. The characters' pasts and reasons for their behaviors are important to how things progress.
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Well the psychological themes are very similiar. Also, the final enemies in Digimon Tamers, the D-Reapers are VERY-VERY similiar to Angels in Evangelion. The last D-Reaper even has a mask like Lilith did and it's face evolved to a human's one just like Lilith's .. While Digimon Tamers isn't that sad, psychological and fucked up and is targeted more at kids than Evangelion then it's still clearly influenced by it. Also, in both series there is a company that is related to the D-Reapers/Angels. And some of the digimons in this series are based off the Evangelion mechas. (one of them even had that big wire thing coming out of it's back)
Neon Genesis Evangelion is known as a very abstract, philosophic and psychological anime. Digimon Tamers also has these elements, as it deals with psychological character dissections and the meaning of life, among others.
Note that in Digimon Tamers, these elements are presented in a very shonen way, more as underlying elements of the story than the focus, where in Evangelion this IS the case.
Nevertheless, Digimon Tamers DOES have substance, you'll notice it when you're watching. If you've already watched Tamers and liked how that anime kept you thinking while watching it, Evangelion might be your thing.
In a sense, both series tend to explore on the same themes. Some might even go as far as to say that Tamers is a lighter version of Evangelion.
Both explore on themes which deal mainly with the psychological nature of man and its surroundings. As such, terms related to psychology and studies centered on man are portrayed in the show. Such terms present in both series are not limited to:
-Exploring the theory of humans evolving into a higher form of existence.
-Interpersonal relationships of human beings with one another (hedgehog's dilemma, Separation anxiety disorder, etc.)
Tamers is a definite recommend for those who want to watch something that will have the mind thinking. Also recommended for those who want to watch something that will induce feelings of nausea and whatnot.
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because they got the same Sadamoto-Anno team and there is a lot of Eva ideas inside
Many concepts that were used in "Nadia" would be recycled in "Evangelion", a darker and bleaker series, produced by the same team.
The same team worked with Hideaki Anno, so NGE and Nadia really have the same feel to it. Plus the bottom line is pretty much the same, a mix of fathomless lore, technology and how they interact with the human condition.
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If you like surreal shows about giant robots in a dreary, post-apocalyptic setting, ho boy, have I got the show for you.
Both shows take place in a post apocalyptic setting featuring mecha that are of god-like proportions. Both of them also feature psychological aspects and religious symbolism(although it only has meanings in Big O and not Evangelion).
Both series features science fiction themes with the involvement of mecha in combat warfare.
Both series features a style of old school art that are nostalgic. There is also action, drama, and some psychological themes especially involving some of the later episodes and plot.
Both series takes place in a post apocalyptic setting that also explores some religious themes.
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Both tackles the issue existentialism though in different ways. Both feature characters questioning their very own existance and self~worth. Both were the pinnacle of animation in their respective times. Eva has bio~mecha, Akira has a motorcycle.
Both deal with heavy emotion and the deconstruction of characters. If you enjoyed the bleak tone of Evangelion you'll enjoy the similar tone in Akira.
(Refering to the whole series, series+ films)
Both show a world after a catastrophe and talk about phenomena that science can't explain. Both shows have some kind of a "chosen one"
The two of them have some years, so the art is kinda old and show the story of a boy that jumps into something that is too big for them and have "wtf?" stories and endings.
Apart from that, Akira is older than Evangelion, but the animation is reeaally good, so it doesn't matter, and akira doesn't have mechas.
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A loner main character with no ego or spine whatsoever and a cast of females are psychologically manipulated into fighting for the sake of the ego-maniacal head of a shadowy corporation seeking to play god. Mental molestation ensues.
Pathetic male protagonist surrounded by more girls than he can handle. Both series have a Rei-type character (pale blue hair, red eyes, etc). Also pure mindfuckery in both animes, but in NGE this is only the last 2 or 3 eps. In Chaos Head, the whole anime is twisted. Also, a mysterious corporation is behind everything in these animes.
Both are confusing and philosophical, and have similar endings.
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Yukki is as pathethic as Shinji, similar voice acting. Also Akise really looks like Nagisa
Wimpy isolated protagonists have to fight for their lives and become a central part of the impending apocalypse. Both have unstable (young) people engaging in brutal but also strategically interesting combat. Both have... Kaworu, pretty much.
The male protagonists start off as whiny, nervous wrecks once they're thrown into life threatening situations and against impossible odds, but eventually grow some balls.
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Both very similar series not the the extent that it's extremely noticable, but EVA is much more heavy in emotion.
Space Runaway Ideon helped to inspire Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Space Runaway Ideon (along with devilman) is pretty much the direct inspiration for Evangelion. Anno drew heavily from Ideon for the tone and style of Evangelion, and it shows. Both shows have very bleak worlds dominated by potentially apocalyptic mecha that are just barely understood. Both end with the effective end of the universe, and both deal heavily with philosophy.
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Both are very psychological and mysterious, and both are awesome.
Both are smart drama series that explore the psyches and mental states of their characters.
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Technically the "religion" expressed in both shows are vastly different, and the technology and history isn't similar either, but as for a better exploration/combination of religious allegory, more realistic technology, somewhat better developed characters and a show that the budget didn't get blow away so the animation degrades near the end, and add a little brain tripping and great mecha combat, and you have Gasaraki (produced by Sunrise, which means Bandai)
Hail to BOTH mecha-twisted sci-fi and more masterpieces! OLDSKOOL and original, handdrawn and a ending that make sense compared to most 21st century anime!
BOTH are just goldmine's
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DW is not that psychological as Eva, but still contains lot of self-digging.
Also childhood traumas, characters trying to escape their past. In both series main character is forsed to fight.
The male protagonists start off as whiny, nervous wrecks once they're thrown into life threatening situations and against impossible odds, but eventually grow some balls.
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Although in story, style, and presentation these series have nothing similar, the psychological approach to both is quite similar: the depth of humanity, understanding of the self and questioning the existence of humanity itself. Both series travel completely different ways to express their ideas, but that doesn't mean that one of them is wrong, at the contrary, show how the same idea can be expressed beautifully in completely different manners . If you liked one due to the ideas it expressed, you, unavoidably, will like the other.
In Kaiba, memories (which also happens to be the consciousness) can be manipulated and transplanted from body to body (similar to souls in Evangelion). The ending reminded me a lot of ending to Evangelion and there were many similarities, including having a rather open-ended conclusion. Yet, the loose ends managed to be tied up similar to Evangelion. Also in Kaiba, there is even someone with plans to unite everyone's memories into one to form a single entity. [Similar to Evangelion.]
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it is mostly the feel of the story, especially the psychological part (even though NGE is more confusing than MoO)
the story plot is similar in the sense that the good guys, Meros Warriors (MoO) and Evangelion (NGE), and the bad guys, Monsters (MoO) and Angels (NGE), battle what seemed to be a very long battle..
both endings are about the same where they are left hanging, and left for the viewers to imagine.
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♫same genres (Sci-Fi, Psychological)♫
♫both Ghost Hound and Neon Genesis Evangelion concern themselves with exploring the psychological side of life♫
♫both series take a look at the psyches of damaged individuals♫
♫in Neon Genesis Evangelion, it was a thread in the larger plot while in Ghost Hound,this exploration is the plot♫
♫due to the psychological aspects and twisting plots of both shows, it is likely fans of either one will like the other as well♫
Both shows take a look at the human psyche with a basis in psychology and religion. It focuses on what humans are, and the nature of existence itself.
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NGE: Mysterious aliens attack earth one by one and can only be defeated by emo kids in giant robots.
Strike Witches: Mysterious aliens attack earth one by one and can only be defeated by half-naked magical lolis.
In both series Earth is under threat from alien beings which periodically appear, children are the only ones who can fight agianst them.
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Similar:
*Alien - targeting a certain destination and have a similar appearance.
*Organization - holding many secrets, using weapons created by alien parts or aliens themselves to fight back.
If you like one of them you will maybe like the other one as both are very similar to each other. But Argento Soma do not contain much of the psychological content.
Similar Plot and everything else.
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both are roller coaster ride of emotion and drama
Mecha titles where the protagonists have to make decisions that can alter the world around them.
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If you liked Isekai, see where its creator Kajishima Masaki got his mecha ideas from. Although the stories are totally different, the similarities in mecha design down to how they are powered and controlled are clearly exact(even to how the mecha's for the main leads roar)...
The Mecha elements of the two animes are similar. They both involve their main characters riding mechas that aren't properly understood by people about them.
They are otherwise quite different, with Neon Genesis Evangelion involving a rather more serious storyline and much lesser instances of humour than Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari.
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Both concern the dehumanization of children. Throughout either show, one witnesses the characters' psychological, and in some cases moral, disintegration, caused by a surfeit of episodic challenges. That being said, however, one may argue that Gunslinger Girls presents a stronger exhibition of a human's nature to do good, while Neon Genesis Evangelion is more an example of the cynical, distrusting constitution.
In Gunslinger Girl and Neon Genesis Evangelion the main characters are adolescent children fighting for some shady semi-government organizations. In both series it leads to all kind of mental problems and weird relationships. Also some plot elements and themes appear in both series. If you liked this title you most probably like the other.
P.S. In both series the organizations are very twisted and do almost anything to achieve their goal. In my opinion the gals from Gunslinger Girl, for some reason, seem like a combination of the Eva pilots and Eva Units.
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Both are very good and detailed,full of nice story, sci-fi anime ^^
They are both mecha sci-fi anime that are awesome. You will probably like both if you are into this kind of stuff.
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Both have a Hero/Heroin who wants to save the world using giant robots controlled by their own hands
♫same genre (Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi)♫
♫Vandread and Neon Genesis Evangelion probe into the human soul♫
♫if you want a series that can make you think, both are able to suffice.
♫these two go hand in hand as the one the evil side of man, and the other the good side♫
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On one hand iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia is like NGE but with girls who are crying all the time about their beloved Mecha robots who also have feelings, too
On the other hand, NGE is a very confusing Anime with Mecha like thingies fighting other Mecha like thingies but with less unnecessary crying
Both have robots though iDOLM@STER has cuter characters. It's also about saving the world. Just a different story plot. Both animes are fun to watch. IDOLM@STER though is not as good as Evangelion imo. ^^
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Everyone is forgetting the similarities between Neon Genesis Evangelion and Outlaw Star. Both animes was release upon about the same century and era, both have meccas, both the storyline and plot pretty much takes place in space. What more can you ask for? These 2 animes reminded me of each other when I saw anime for the first time when I was little.
half way idk how to say it but they both just look good together lol
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Despite both being '90s mecha anime, they're not exactly similar -- and that's the point. Evangelion is well-known for having deconstructed the tropes of the mecha genre as they had been traditionally presented to that point, and doing so with unrestrained brutality. GaoGaiGar came about in the immediate aftermath in part as a reaction to this, consciously reconstructing the genre tropes and traditions to show that, even with their potential shortcomings having been highlighted, they can still be assembled into a fine series.
Another mecha anime, complete with Zonder Angels in one episode.
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Evangelion is a deconstruction of the mecha genre while School Days is a deconstruction of the harem genre.
They both went against all of the conventions of their respective genres, both have deeply flawed characters, and are both very dark.
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If you like post-apocalyptic anime like Blue Gender, then Eva's for you.
These are both post apocalyptic mecha shows that focus on the darker side of human nature and also have there fair share of blood in them.
the main difference come in the form of the enemys as they are giant bugs in blue gender and "angels" in evangelion.
personally i'd say BG is slighty better but only because shinji is a douche, anyway you should check both of these out because THEY ARE AWESOME!
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Both are mech animes with deeper, intricate plots that also have a lot of psychological warfare. Not to mention, quite a few similar characters
Ryvius is very much a post-Eva production. Take kids, give them huge responsibilities in a sci-fi setting and watch them as each kids goes through a mental breakdown. Both are pretty damn gruelling to sit through too
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Nadesico can be considered a parody of Evangelion.
Both are 26 episodes-long mecha series with young pilots who fight against something that invades the planet (Angels in Evangelion, Jovian Lizards in Nadesico).
Some Nadesico characters are clearly inspired by the Evangelion ones (Shinji=Akito, Rei=Ruri, etc).
Even the opening themes are quite similar.
Nadesico is a parody of Eva in every way. From Akito in Nadesico essentially being the Anti-Shinji to the way the crew resemble certain characters from Eva.
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Teenagers protecting the world from mecha creatures that aim to attack the earth, while piloting mechas themselves.
Young teenagers using mecha to fight against mysterious flying objects in a scientifically-advanced version of our world.
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Protagonists that are extremely self-conscious and weak that have to grow up and fight.
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A scientist builds a giant humanoid robot to protect Earth from alien invaders. The child of the scientist refuses to pilot it. The robot belongs to the secret government organization and have a features of the woman the scientist once loved. And there are many other similarities.
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They're both rather experimental in terms of anime productions
something that's not seen too often
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Both have large secret government organisations as the protagonists trying to defend the world against strange beings. Both are tragic as many things go wrong and each look at the main characters inner flaws and subsequent conquering (Yomi’s inner resentment of Kagura and shinji’s cowerdice). Both of these are extremely well made stories with a great mix of action and plot.
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Think about character development, story, action, emotions, psychology, music, own art.
Now think in two animes that have the maximum of each, where this characteristics complete each other, the animes you are looking are NGE and Berserk.
Evangelion have a very depressive side which not all do like, while Berserk is more action oriented. This is the main difference (besides story etc).
Both are anime that don't simply pass from memories with the time (in a good way), masterpieces in my opinion.
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It is highly recommended to watch Gundam Wing before Eva, since both have a lot of action and inner problems being dealt with, though there are more fight scenes in Gundam Wing.
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Both have a lot of action, as well as deep psychological themes (the fights are important to the development of the main characters). However, Tekkaman Blade avoids using monsters of the week altogether.
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Cast full of troubled teenagers with traumatic pasts fighting against a supernatural enemy. Both have a more light-hearted first half followed by a more serious second half. While Evangelion is more tragic and psychological, Angel Beats is more emotional and tear jerking. Both shows have subtle romance plots.
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The main male protagonists feels kinda similar (Shinji and Albert), like in childish.
We can also see many similarities in The Count of Monte Cristo and Gendou, both have an objective which surpasses everything and for which one decided still living.
Both are set in a futuristic future, both have mecha battles (but in Gankutsuou is only 1 episode or 2).
Both have great character development and complex stories.
Gankutsuou is less action oriented although and the pass is more slow.
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Both are mind blowers,if you want to change your perception of the world watch steins gate.
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The battles in both series just feel so similar.
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Insane giant robot battles, characters with mental problems, and lots of bloody stylistic action. (with yuri! and with nudity!)
Developed by Anno's protege Kazuya Tsurumaki, Top wo Nerae 2 (also known as Diebuster) is reconstruction of the super robot genre. It's an amazing, award winning triumph of story boarding and storytelling, with big battles and bigger emotions. Heartbreaking and thought provoking, its exactly what you need to get back that amazing Evangelion feeling. Made by the same guy who did FLCL and is doing the Evangelion Rebuilds.
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Okay, these series are polar opposites when it comes to tone and presentation, admittedly. However, they both share a common theme of dealing with loneliness. If you related to Shinji's struggle to feel loved and accepted, then you will probably feel for Natsume, too. Both protagonists have trouble relating to other people, and struggle with self-worth. So if you liked the existential musing more than the giant robot fights in Evangelion, I would definitely recommend Natsume Yuujinchou.
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Both are set in post apocolyptic times, however a bit different
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A great story with bad characters
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The mechs in these shows initially seem little more than a means to an end, but it slowly becomes apparent that they are far more sinister than they seem and integral to the plot.
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Both have one boy and multiple girls piloting mechs and both are incredibly deep with symbolism only few will understand..
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Both of the animes have giant robots, and some colossal battles, but when we talk about stories, evangelion is more, much more deep, and longer of course, it´s a complete anime, and orgun, it´s an OVA, and the story is way softer. I recomend these two, like an alternative for each anime, if you saw evangelion, try it out the detonator orgun, or ir you see orgun first, see evangelion. They are both cool
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Texhnolyze is the only anime I've yet seen that even compares to NGE in terms of artistic depth. It's also the only one since NGE to make me feel like I'd REALLY been through something by the end. The story takes a while to unfold, but it reminds me of NGE in that around 3/4 of the way through it REALLY picks up. And even though the pace never reaches a boiling point, it remains measured and intense throughout. There are many episodes where not much happens and the episode just serves to slowly advance the story.
The characters are perhaps less likable in Texhnolyze than in NGE, but by the end of the series you can't help but find yourself rooting for them. If it's one of the more obvious flaws of Texhnolyze, it's that we don't get a deep enough look at the main characters. Rather, it's more about their relationships and their part to play in the grand scheme of the story.
Also, Texhnolyze is NOT a sunny, happy series. It makes NGE look like a Disney film (in tone) by comparison. But if you're in the mood for a dark, gorgeous, and meloncholy series; don't hesitate to pick it up. Also, both series require you to re-watch them in order to understand. If you are able to understand either one of these in the first watch, then you are a god.
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Story and setting are COMPLETELY different, however, Hakufu = Asuka - brain + boobs, Ryomou = Rei + boobs + nice maid outfit, and so on.
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Mind Game is what the last two episodes of Eva TV would've been had Anno had a crayon stuck up his nose.
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Both has the same main plot: Main character launched into drive mechas and has a lot of hability for that.
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Both anime are centralised on the mecha genre, and both achieve their renditions quite uniquely: Evangelion in a classic fashion, dependent on an interesting plot and a good character cast; Kakumeiki in a modern way, aided with contemporary animation and an intriguing early storyline. I am also reminded of Evangelion's main character Shinji Ikari when watching Kakumeiki's main, Haruto Tokishima, in that both have personal struggles and both of course pilot a robotic machine.
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Evangelion is known for its artistic command of scale and its ability to express a sense of enormity, contrasted with physical and psychological isolation, has yet to be surpassed in all Art. Only Gurren Lagann has transcended the physical sense of scale of Eva. The iconic climax of End of Evangelion may have been influenced by the animation of Macross Plus.
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Both has same things:
- Many perspective to story
- Complex plot
- Psychological definitions and mind setting
- a lot of character development
- Questions and Answers to be found and asked
- Characters own past story
- Shivering music and emotions
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Both will leave you in a jaw-dropped, head-scratching frustrated (but awe-struck) state, by the end
but only in NGE can you hope to find the answers to the ever-lingering questions
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Both series are futuristic sci-fi dramas with religious connotations. The majority of main characters harbor violent, traumatic, and/or haunting pasts, of which they are painfully forced to face as the series reach their climaxes.
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Though the storylines in these animes are not similar the charaacters have some similarities. In both animes the main characters' fathers do not appear to care for their sons and often put their lives in danger.
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Both of Them is very philosophical and make the plot's as puzzle which you must solve for yourself. Don't expect the anime will tell you everything, because the director's want you do it for yourself.
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Believe it or not, Neon Genesis Evangelion is basically the predecessor to all the meccha animes ever made in history that pretty much influenced the whole concept of Mecchas . Watching Neon Genesis: Evangelion is a must if your going to watch this anime. So don't hesitate, Both are a remarkable series that has great characters, great storyline, and the whole concept of mecchas.
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Fafner-Right of Left and Neon Genesis Evangelion offer a very character driven approach to the mecha genre. In both cases it is the human conflict of children who must fight that takes the spotlight. With this said, Right of Left is considerably more conventional in its heart wrenching tale while Evangelion eventually becomes a highly complex exercise in deconstruction and emotional dysfunction.
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The main character has a littlebit of the same characteristics.
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Neon Genesis and Bubblegum had more in common then any other anime I've seen except bubblegum wasn't quite as dark or physiological. Both have robots/mechs that are created by humans that go crazy and the humans fight back using the very machines they created that went crazy. Check Neon Genesis if you're craving a darker and deeper bubblegum
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Both concern teens that have to pilot a war machine for the good of the Earth.
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Okay, seriously? How is it that nobody made this connection but me? Just about everything that is in Dai-Guard is heavily influenced by Neon Genesis Evangelion. I swear that Dai-Guard is an Eva parody, but I can't find anything on it. Am I insane or is this some big joke that I was not let in on?
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Both anime's have 'chosen ones' fighting in a big ass robot saving the 'world'
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NGE and Chrome both have their theme as fighting monsters in a futuristic setting. NGE sets in post modern-post apocalyptic japan and Chrome also sets in a post modern-post apocalyptic but in moving cities. NGE focuses mecha vs. angels while Chrome focuses human with kei (chi-internal superhuman powers) vs. filth monsters. Angel and filth monsters, tell u the truth look a lot alike. The main character in both anime have the hidden potential of being great as well.
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Both anime are produced by Gainax and have a psychological story mixed with a bit of love. ...a little bit at least!
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I think it's very comparable to Macross Frontier since both;
1) Involves the war between mankind and intraresterial beings
2) Love traingle between characters
3) Don't need to be a fan of Mecha/sci-fic anime to like Evangelion
4) Beautiful soundtracks
After watching Macross Frontier, it reminded me of the days that I'd being watching evangelion.
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Sky girls always reminded me of Eva from the start. From the suits(especially the things on their head) to the story. Except sky girls is more loli and more upbeat.
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Both involve fighting off supernatural beings in Giant Mecha, and it does have some elements of dark psychological moments. Scenario is the same since it is set on a similar timeline as well as having a post-apocalyptic environment.
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These two titles share not only some psychological themes (identity complex, definition of humanity, communication and relationships, courage/fear, self-realization/suppression etc.), but I also find the art style quite similar. I can even find some resemblance of characters, where as Key alias Tokiko Mima shares the same behavioral archetype as Rei and Sakura Kuriyagawa reminds me of Misato.
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Goddess remided me very much of NGE due to the facts tha A: there are choosen pilots for robots(or whatever they are -.-') B: The synchronisation with these robots and finally C: the fight against some kind of aliens that want to destroy the earth. it also gives the same feeling of mystyirous that Evangelion does.
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Both of these are similar in the fact that both are dealing with outside and non-human lifeforms that want to destroy the human race. In both world because of this, the oceans have risen to swallow up most of the earth.
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Both have a Hero/Heroin who wants to save the world using giant robots controlled by their own hands
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Both series feature organic mecha like creatures that are controlled by humans and fight.
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Different theme but there are some similarity. However when I watched them I felt Shinji and Ryo's action where similar also their fathers in some ways. The ending in Maou Dante is almost same as NGE: The End of Evangelion. Some of the romance may be same too.
As NGE use mechas/Angels, Maou Dante also have some kind of huge alien/monsters or "Demons".
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Both have VERY similiar protagonists, in that they are unwilling to do what they're meant to do, even though they have great potential.
Both are great looking series produced with amazing 2D animation. Emotional, touching, and psychological.
NGE has mecha, has a more layered and completed plot, has a symbolic ending, and is more mainstream and popular
Alien Nine only tells half the story, has a more honest approach with it's cast, subtly creepier, and is cuter.
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Awesome fight scenes with extraterrestrials - Strike Witches 2 is like EVA without the religious overtones and mecha!
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Whilst differing in plot and situation, both explore the motives and structure of each character. This includes their goals, the way they perceive themselves and those around them.
Hachimaki and Tanabe differ from Shinji and Asuka, but the way they interact and their dynamics are very much alike. Hachimaki's self-doubt is also comparable to Shinji.
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On the surface these animes are actually nothing alike, but they both have the ability to screw with your mind a great deal. So, my thinking is if you're the type that enjoys a good mind-fcuk... well, Perfect Blue and Eva are probably two animes you should check out =)
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They're both very psychological, and really make you think to get the bigger picture.
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Aside form charactersdesign similarities. Burst Angel is alot like evangelion. Sei is like Misato, Tachibana like shinji ( just not as emotional). Has mechas, action, searches for a deep understanding of oneself. Instead of angels you have searches for glowing brains. First episode are similar in the way both come to a new agency and experience action right away
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Both Pale Cocoon and Evangelion are post-apocalyptic sci-fi anime. Throughout both (although Pale Cocoon is a mere one episode in comparison) the lead struggles with identity and purpose while becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the world around him. Both have unique endings as well that shed a somewhat positive light on what would otherwise be very negative.
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Epic series using christian mythology and symbols without restraint for what they're so famous
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they are both similars psycologic and dark futurist animes =P
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One more Evangelion-influenced show depicting teens, religious imagery and incoherent story-telling.
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Psychological, very deep. Turns you into a philosophic mode and make you think of life. If you like anime with deeper meaning than you will like both.
Ef has no mecha or fights, but much better art and faster action.
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The obvious: 90's era, similar feeling of the art -> somewhat depressing story that progressively Gets Worse as it goes on -> Bad Futures/humanity is half gone -> there clearly are no therapists left for these messed up characters.
+mecha? Well, NT, HT has robots but I don't know if they'd count as mecha ->
+epic mood whiplash from the in-series nightmare fuel in the form of "Fly Me To the Moon" and "Lullaby..."
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If you want Psychology,philosophy and morality try this one also.
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Both have plots about little kids taking control of powerful mechs (eva) or dragons (narutaru), and with all their psychological problems, a lot of things go wrong. The main characters of each are both cowards who never want to fight, and their allies are a depressed suicidal girl and a manic murderous girl. Comes complete with "Psychological" label.
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At least in the first half of Aoi Bungaku (famous Japanese literary works in animated form), "No Longer Human", the main character has serious psychological problems as well, which involves trouble dealing with his own monstrous nature and with society. The second half deviates from that theme, but overall its not bad.
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