Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance wins more than most. At 58% across 33 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. It is the top-rated Masayuki film on BingeBracket. 0.7s 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 71%. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is the kryptonite at 30%. The gap between best and worst opponent says a lot about what Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance can and can't handle.
The gap between Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and Masayuki's next-best film (Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion at 68%) is 34% — a significant margin within one director's catalog.
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