Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Witness the rebuild of a legend.
Overview
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Evangelion: 1.0 is the first film in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, intended as a retelling and reimagining of the original anime series. It aims to both recapture the essence of the original while also presenting a new take on the story, leading to theories and speculation about its canonicity and relationship to the TV show.
- Stunning visual upgrade from the original series, bringing the Evangelion world to life with modern animation techniques.
- Faithful retelling of the initial episodes with improved pacing and some subtly altered scenes that hint at a larger meta-narrative.
- The sound design and musical score are incredibly impactful, enhancing the emotional weight of key scenes and battles.
- Introduces newcomers to the franchise in a digestible format while offering longtime fans a fresh perspective.
Fun Facts
- The film features a new arrangement of the iconic theme song 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis'.
- The film's title, 'You Are (Not) Alone', is a reference to the series' introspective themes of loneliness and connection, and subtly hints at the new direction the Rebuild films will take.