Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion, often credited with revitalising the Japanese anime industry, has achieved almost Holy Grail-like status within the anime community. Commonly seen as a rite of passage for any would-be anime fan the series, and subsequent entries, are met with tremendous fervour. To call Evangelion a cult classic would be a major understatement as the series garners worldwide attention.
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