In what order should I watch the EVA movie version?

The order is: "Neon Genesis Evangelion TV Version" → "Death and Rebirth" → "Air/Sincerely for You" → "Evangelion New Theatrical Version: Preface" → "Evangelion New Theatrical Version: "Broken" → "Evangelion New Theatrical Version: Q".

1. "Neon Genesis Evangelion TV Version" (1995)

"Neon Genesis Evangelion" is referred to as "EVA". The film premiered in Japan from October 4, 1995 to March 27, 1996, with a total of 26 episodes. The story describes an account of the "Second Impact". This huge human-like mechanical battle group, which people call the "Apostles", destroys nothing but destruction. Then, three boys and girls who can drive EVA were discovered in the world, and people placed their hopes on them.

2. "Death and Rebirth" (1997)

"Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth" was released by Japan's Toei Company on March 15, 1997 animated movie. This film is the first theatrical version of the animated film "Neon Genesis Evangelion". The film is divided into two parts: "DEATH (death)" and "REBIRTH (rebirth)".

The Death Chapter is a re-edited and produced summary chapter based on the contents of episodes 1-24 of the original TV version of the animation. The "Rebirth Chapter" content follows the 24th episode of "Neon Genesis Evangelion TV Version".

3. "Air/My Heart Is For You" (1997)

"Neon Genesis Evangelion Air/My Heart Is For You" premiered in Japan on July 19, 1997 . The short name of the film is: "Natsu Eru" and "EOE". This film is the second part of the theatrical version of the animated film "Neon Genesis Evangelion". After the "Neon Genesis Evangelion New Theatrical Version" was released in 2007, the film was also called the "Old Theatrical Version".

4. "Evangelion: The New Movie: Preface" (2007)

"Evangelion: The New Movie: Preface" is a remastered Evangelion animated film in 2007. The subtitle of the movie is. The movie was released in Japan on September 1, 2007. This is the first installment in the new Evangelion theatrical series.

The work is a re-production based on the original work, not a sequel. As the first part of the new Evangelion theatrical version series, the story follows the plots of episodes 1 to 6 of the TV version and episodes 1 to 3 of the comic version.

The plot tells the story of how the world was rebuilt on the ruins after the "Second Impact", a catastrophe that struck the world. The 14-year-old boy Ikari Shinji was called to New Tokyo 3 by his father Ikari Gento. He expected to be greeted by his father, but instead he saw a huge creature named "Apostle" exchanging fire with the army. Under the crisis, Misato Katsuragi of the secret service agency NERV rescued Shinji and took him to the NERV headquarters led by Ikari Gento. But what greeted Shinji was his father's cold order: drive a giant humanoid robot called "EVA" to fight the apostle. ?

5. "Evangelion: The New Theatrical Version: Broken" (2009)

"Evangelion: The New Theatrical Version: Broken" is the second animated film of the new theatrical version. The film tells the story of Unit 1 and Unit 2, which resisted the fierce attack of the Eighth Apostle. In the process, a faint feeling quietly sprouted in the hearts of these three young men and women. Soon after, the Ninth and Tenth Apostles came one after another. , Shinji and the others faced the cruel test of life and death.

The plot tells that on the way back from visiting their mother's grave, Shinji and Misato Katsuragi were attacked by the Seventh Apostle. At the critical moment, Unit 2 defeated the opponent with overwhelming force, and Shinji also got to know the operator of Unit 2. Shikinami Asuka Langley. Unlike the taciturn Ayanami Rei, Asuka is confident and even a little arrogant. During the days when she and Shinji got along, they made a lot of jokes.

6. "Evangelion: The New Theatrical Version: Q" (2012)

"Evangelion: The New Theatrical Version: Q" is the third animated film of the New Theatrical Version, produced by It is co-directed by Yuki Mosa, Kazuya Tsurumaki, and Hideaki Anno, and is co-dubbed by Emi Ogata, Emi Hayashihara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuko Miyamura, and Maaya Sakamoto. The film was released in Japan on November 17, 2012.

The story tells that 14 years ago, the awakening of Unit-001, which was suspected to be the deified first form, brought about three impacts and caused unprecedented changes in the world. After that, Misato Katsuragi and other old NERV members left and formed Wille to resist seele and NERV.

Wille orders Asuka and Mari to recapture Unit-00 and Shinji Ikari who are sealed in satellite orbit, but Shinji is absolutely prohibited from boarding Unit-00.