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Nov 1, 2022 10:00 AM
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I'm currently watching for the first time this anime, I'm on episode 14. In some places online I found that the best order to watch the series is as follows:

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1-26)
2. Evangelion: Death(true)2
3. The End of Evangelion
4. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
5. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
6. Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo
7. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0

I wanted to know how important it is to watch 4 to 7? In terms of story, character development.
Is it enough to watch the first 3 to enjoy and understand Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Thank you!
Nov 1, 2022 10:05 AM
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v1097 said:
I wanted to know how important it is to watch 4 to 7?


It's not that important.
It's basically a Remake of the original series , but it's said to be more than what you would expect by knowing this...
So just watch it if you like the original serie.
"Genius lives only one story above madness."
– Arthur Schopenhauer.

"Stupidity is a talent for misconception."
– Edgar Allan Poe.

"I'm tired... and hungry."
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Nov 1, 2022 10:11 AM
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v1097 said:
I'm currently watching for the first time this anime, I'm on episode 14. In some places online I found that the best order to watch the series is as follows:

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1-26)
2. Evangelion: Death(true)2
3. The End of Evangelion
4. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
5. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
6. Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo
7. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0

I wanted to know how important it is to watch 4 to 7? In terms of story, character development.
Is it enough to watch the first 3 to enjoy and understand Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Thank you!

This it my recommended order:

1. Nge
2. End of eva
3. Nge manga
4. 1.0
5. 2.0
6. 3.0
7. 3.0 + 1.0

The original, the manga and the rebuilds all divert from each other therefore to have the full picture I recommend watching/reading all 3.
Nov 1, 2022 10:26 AM
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v1097 said:
I'm currently watching for the first time this anime, I'm on episode 14. In some places online I found that the best order to watch the series is as follows:

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1-26)
2. Evangelion: Death(true)2
3. The End of Evangelion
4. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
5. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
6. Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo
7. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0

I wanted to know how important it is to watch 4 to 7? In terms of story, character development.
Is it enough to watch the first 3 to enjoy and understand Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Thank you!

Watch the end of Eva movie before episode 26
Nov 1, 2022 10:30 AM
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remove 2 from your watch list it's basically a recap of the original series and yes watch the movies(4-7) people like to clown on the rebuild series but they're one hell of a ride also the last movie's an absolute banger also has a banger theme song to go with it
Nov 1, 2022 10:36 AM
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3.0 + 1.0 and then the End of Evangelion should be the correct order to fully enjoy the series you are welcome
Nov 1, 2022 11:19 AM
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The Rebuild movies are really good imo. If you liked the original series, you'll definitely enjoy what the rebuilds have to offer.
Nov 1, 2022 11:51 AM
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You don't even need to watch #2. 1# and 3# are all you really need for the nge experience
Nov 1, 2022 12:31 PM
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Death and Rebirth is little more than a recap, so it's not worth.

The modern Eva movies seem like a recap at first but rapidly becomes it's own thing and it's worth giving a shot, I'd also recommend the manga before watching the modern movies.
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Nov 1, 2022 4:20 PM
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LHYWOOD said:
3.0 + 1.0 and then the End of Evangelion should be the correct order to fully enjoy the series you are welcome

What? No. Watch the series, then end of Eva then if u want to (u don’t have to) watch the rebuilds
Nov 1, 2022 6:43 PM
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4. and 5. are basically recaps from what I recall with perhaps a couple of differences towards the end. 6. and 7. are basically a completely different story in many ways.
Nov 1, 2022 8:32 PM
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can someone tell me what evangelion death is?
I've seen the og evangelion and the end of evangelion but I don't know what the one in-between is
Nov 1, 2022 11:59 PM

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ooferweeb said:
can someone tell me what evangelion death is?


It's a recap Movie.
It's basically divised into 2 Parts , the first one is a recap of the original series , while the second is the (unfinished) prototype of The End Of Evangelion.
"Genius lives only one story above madness."
– Arthur Schopenhauer.

"Stupidity is a talent for misconception."
– Edgar Allan Poe.

"I'm tired... and hungry."
– Alexioos95.
Nov 2, 2022 4:44 PM
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Honestly you're fine just watching the og show and End of Evangelion. Death & Rebirth is just a feature length recap episode and the Rebuilds are something else entirely. If you do decide to do the Rebuilds I recommend reading the manga beforehand then.
Nov 2, 2022 5:30 PM
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v1097 said:
I'm currently watching for the first time this anime, I'm on episode 14. In some places online I found that the best order to watch the series is as follows:

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1-26)
2. Evangelion: Death(true)2
3. The End of Evangelion
4. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
5. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
6. Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo
7. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0

I wanted to know how important it is to watch 4 to 7? In terms of story, character development.
Is it enough to watch the first 3 to enjoy and understand Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Thank you!

4-7 are not needed to understand the character development in 1-3, however it is an extension of the series, with characters having different and more character development in 4-7 which requires you to have watched 1-3 to understand and appreciate it. also the eva designs in the rebuild movies are sick and theres shit tons of them so its worth watching just for that and the animation alone
Nov 3, 2022 1:32 PM

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Alexioos95 said:
v1097 said:
I wanted to know how important it is to watch 4 to 7?


It's not that important.
It's basically a Remake of the original series , but it's said to be more than what you would expect by knowing this...
So just watch it if you like the original serie.

I disagree it’s absolutely paramount to see what the creator thought an alternate version of Eva would look like skip the first movie though it’s 99% recap go straight to 2.22 then watch to 3.0+1.0
Nov 3, 2022 1:37 PM

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TarifKabir said:
I disagree it’s absolutely paramount to see what the creator thought an alternate version


It's always interesting , but far from important , especially for an alternative scenario that was made 10 years after the original idea.
Definitely good for the fans tho.
"Genius lives only one story above madness."
– Arthur Schopenhauer.

"Stupidity is a talent for misconception."
– Edgar Allan Poe.

"I'm tired... and hungry."
– Alexioos95.
Nov 5, 2022 8:31 PM

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Alexioos95 said:
TarifKabir said:
I disagree it’s absolutely paramount to see what the creator thought an alternate version


It's always interesting , but far from important , especially for an alternative scenario that was made 10 years after the original idea.
Definitely good for the fans tho.

No actually the real reason it was so important was because of how the first series ends (everyone dies), having an alternate story is kind of a good way to make money at the box office while also giving the fans some much needed catharsis.
Nov 7, 2022 12:47 PM

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