Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.

Directed by Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno

Produced by khara, Dynamo Pictures

2009112 min7.8 / 10

A philosophically dense, visually striking mecha drama that uses apocalyptic warfare and teenage angst to explore existential dread, human connection, and the nature of salvation.

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.

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