Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Neon Genesis Evangelion is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Neon Genesis Evangelion has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It carries an 8.6/10 on TMDB across 2,173 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese sci-fi & fantasy with an animation streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- It rates 8.6/10 on 2,173 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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