Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Strong Contender Wins well above average

2009 · Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Drama · Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance wins more than most. At 55% across 38 head-to-head matchups, it consistently comes out on top. Widely regarded as the Rebuild series' creative peak, delivering spectacle and emotional stakes that even skeptics of the franchise acknowledge. In brackets, it carries the rare advantage of satisfying both newcomers and the faithful. 0.8s avg decision time (platform avg: 3.5s). No deliberation needed.

Synopsis

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.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is the easy matchup at 70%. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is the kryptonite at 27%. The gap between best and worst opponent says a lot about what Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance can and can't handle.

Dominates

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

70%

Kryptonite

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

72.7%

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

66.7%

#4 of 8 for Hideaki Anno. Not every film in a filmography can lead — Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance competes in the middle of a catalog headed by Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (69%).