Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

About Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Here is what Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and mecha anime by GAINAX and Studio Khara (2007). In short: After the second impact, all that remains of Japan is Tokyo-3, a metropolis that's being attacked by giant creatures that seek to eradicate the human kind, called Angels. After not seeing his father for more than eight years, Shinji Ikari receives a phone call in which he is told to urgently come to the NERV Headquarters.

Also worth knowing: Shinji's objective is to pilot the Eva Unit 01 while teaming up with the Eva Unit 00 pilot, Ayanami Rei. Note: Exists in several versions, as denoted by the version number: • 1.0 : Sep 1, 2007 - Original theatrical release • 1.01 : Apr 25, 2008 - DVD release containing minor adjustments and fine tunings in picture, editing.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Rei Ayanami (Megumi Hayashibara) and Shinji Ikari (Megumi Ogata) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GAINAX and Studio Khara, which means the visual identity of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Megumi Hayashibara as Rei Ayanami, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.