Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
Audiences love it; critics are split.
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is streaming in Japan on Prime Video.
What the audience says
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance sits near the top of Japanese films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 1,058 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 112-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Prime Video.
Should you spend 1h 52m on it?
1h 52m of Japanese animation with science fiction threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 on 1,058 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Genre | Animation / Science Fiction |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Masayuki
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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