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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 Air/まごころを、君に

“The fate of destruction is also the joy of rebirth.”

Synopsis

SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 17, 2024

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

June 21, 2019

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 24, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.47x ROI)

Production Budget

$7.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$26M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.47x

+$18.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $7.5MWorldwide: $26M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno
Screenplay & Story
Hideaki Anno
Original Score
Shiro Sagisu
Original Title
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 Air/まごころを、君に
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Budget
$7.5M
Worldwide Gross
$26M
Production Studios
GAINAX, movic, Star Child Recording, TV Tokyo, Production I.G, KADOKAWA Shoten, Toei Company, SEGA

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno

Screenplay & Story

Hideaki Anno

Original Score & Music

Shiro Sagisu

Director of Photography

Hisao Shirai

Film Editing

Sachiko Miki

Producers

Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Hiroyuki Yamaga

Department Leadership Roster

Sachiko Miki

Editor

Mitsuhisa Ishikawa

Mitsuhisa Ishikawa

Producer

Shiro Sagisu

Shiro Sagisu

Original Music Composer

Hisao Shirai

Hisao Shirai

Director of Photography

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Director

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Director

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion about?

SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.

Who directed Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno.

Who stars in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

The principal cast of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion includes Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuko Miyamura, Fumihiko Tachiki.

When was Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion released and how long is it?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

What was the box office and production budget of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion had a reported production budget of $7.5M and grossed $26M at the worldwide box office (3.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion was composed by Shiro Sagisu.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).