Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 シト新生
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 シト新生
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
4/5
Intense
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
3/5
Complex
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated science fiction film condenses part of the Evangelion series and has a dark, tense, emotionally heavy atmosphere. The main sensitive elements are giant robot battles against threatening creatures, large scale destruction, visible injuries, and a strong psychological burden placed on young teen characters. The intensity is fairly high at several points, with constant end of the world stakes, repeated scenes of fear, and a lingering sadness that may affect younger viewers even more than the action itself, even if the recap structure can make some scenes feel fragmented. For children, the bigger issue is not only plot complexity, but also the emotional pressure, the disturbing imagery, and the sense that the characters are not safe or well supported. I would recommend it for early teens and up, ideally with a parent who can provide context, reassure after combat scenes, and discuss stress, loneliness, and difficult parent child relationships.
Synopsis
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.
Difficult scenes
The EVA battles against the Angels include large scale destruction, hard impacts, and creatures with unsettling designs. Even though the style is animated and stylized, some shots show the pilots physical pain or the brutality of combat in ways that can be intense for a young child. A major part of the film centers on Shinji and the other teens emotional distress, as they are pushed to fight while already psychologically fragile. A child may be affected by their loneliness, crying, confusion, and by the cold or distant behavior of some adults who are supposed to protect them. The overall context includes a past global catastrophe, the death of billions of people, and the repeated possibility of another collapse of humanity. That existential threat runs through the story and can create lasting tension, even during quieter scenes. Some imagery and editing feel abstract, mental, or almost hallucinatory, which may confuse younger viewers. That visual strangeness, combined with dramatic music and an often abrupt rhythm, can increase discomfort rather than create the excitement of a more straightforward adventure.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 1997
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Countries
- Japan
- Original language
- JA
- Directed by
- Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Ken Ando, Naoyasu Habu, Hiroyuki Ishido, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Shoichi Masuo, Seiji Mizushima, Tensai Okamura, Akira Takamura, Tetsuya Watanabe, Minoru Ohara, Masahiko Otsuka, Keiichi Sugiyama
- Main cast
- Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Kotono Mitsuishi, Fumihiko Tachiki, Koichi Yamadera, Miki Nagasawa, Takehito Koyasu, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Junko Iwao
- Studios
- GAINAX, Production I.G, Tatsunoko Production, KADOKAWA Shoten, TV Tokyo, SEGA, Toei Company
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
4/5
Intense
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
3/5
Complex
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated science fiction film condenses part of the Evangelion series and has a dark, tense, emotionally heavy atmosphere. The main sensitive elements are giant robot battles against threatening creatures, large scale destruction, visible injuries, and a strong psychological burden placed on young teen characters. The intensity is fairly high at several points, with constant end of the world stakes, repeated scenes of fear, and a lingering sadness that may affect younger viewers even more than the action itself, even if the recap structure can make some scenes feel fragmented. For children, the bigger issue is not only plot complexity, but also the emotional pressure, the disturbing imagery, and the sense that the characters are not safe or well supported. I would recommend it for early teens and up, ideally with a parent who can provide context, reassure after combat scenes, and discuss stress, loneliness, and difficult parent child relationships.
Synopsis
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.
Difficult scenes
The EVA battles against the Angels include large scale destruction, hard impacts, and creatures with unsettling designs. Even though the style is animated and stylized, some shots show the pilots physical pain or the brutality of combat in ways that can be intense for a young child. A major part of the film centers on Shinji and the other teens emotional distress, as they are pushed to fight while already psychologically fragile. A child may be affected by their loneliness, crying, confusion, and by the cold or distant behavior of some adults who are supposed to protect them. The overall context includes a past global catastrophe, the death of billions of people, and the repeated possibility of another collapse of humanity. That existential threat runs through the story and can create lasting tension, even during quieter scenes. Some imagery and editing feel abstract, mental, or almost hallucinatory, which may confuse younger viewers. That visual strangeness, combined with dramatic music and an often abrupt rhythm, can increase discomfort rather than create the excitement of a more straightforward adventure.