This episode was pretty good, I think that while it was pretty sudden for a start it was still entertaining. Shinji came basically out of nowehere and even he couldn't find a reason for why he decided to come, which was a bit weird, but everything else was fine. Misato was pretty fun, and Rei's reveal was pretty mysterious but creative, I think it sets up the stage pretty well. I also really wanted to praise the fact that unlike many other animes they didn't make Shinji win but instead actually made him get absolutely destroyed, it was one of the more realistic takes in this episode.

nguyenchivan1704

4 mo

Best mecha i ever read

eltomiv

5 mo

Verified

"Angel Attack" is a masterclass in sci-fi world-building. It perfectly balances giant mech spectacle with intense psychological dread. Shinji’s isolation is palpable from frame one. Cinematic, tense, and unforgettable—the ultimate hook for a legendary anime. 10/10

Episode Context

This is where it all begins. Neon Genesis Evangelion opens with immediate tension, a city under siege, a reluctant teenager thrust into an impossible situation, and a father who feels more like a commanding officer than a parent. The premiere establishes its tone fast: dread-soaked sci-fi punctuated by deeply personal character drama. Shinji Ikari arrives not as a hero but as an anxious kid caught in forces beyond his comprehension, while Misato Katsuragi provides the episode's kinetic energy and warmth. Director Hideaki Anno paces the introduction deliberately, letting silence and scale do the heavy lifting rather than exposition dumps. The visual language communicates threat through sheer enormity. Expect a pilot episode that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional stakes over spectacle, setting a foundation that will only grow more complex and psychologically demanding.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateOct 4, 1995

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