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.
Genres: Action , Animation , Drama , Science Fiction
Keywords: alien , alien-invasion , angst , anime , anthropomorphism , apocalypse , based-on-tv-series , father-son-conflict , giant-robot , mecha , military , piloted-robot , post-apocalyptic-future , tragedy , incredulous , complex , destruction , impact , philosophical