Quartile rating: 8/10 · 1 rating
In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.
Evangelion 3.0+1.0 is a genuinely exceptional conclusion to the Rebuild tetralogy and one of the most ambitious anime films in years. The plot weaves surreal, philosophical, and deeply personal threads into a cathartic resolution that rewards decades of fan investment — structurally daring and emotionally resonant. Cinematography is stunning, alternating between quiet pastoral beauty and apocalyptic visual spectacle, with Anno pushing digital animation to expressive extremes. Novelty is very high: despite being a sequel/remake, the film synthesizes Evangelion's mythology into something unmistakably singular — its voice, imagery, and thematic density are unlike anything else in the medium. The ending is genuinely extraordinary, one of the most emotionally and thematically satisfying conclusions in modern anime, delivering closure while remaining characteristically strange. Acting (voice performances) is strong but slightly more uneven — Ogata's Shinji carries the film while some supporting roles are less nuanced — making it the category held back slightly below the film's other exceptional qualities.