

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998, Japanese. Directed by Masayuki & Hideaki Anno & Ken Ando & Naoyasu Habu & Kazuya Tsurumaki & Hiroyuki Ishido & Tsuyoshi Kaga & Shoichi Masuo & Seiji Mizushima & Tensai Okamura & Akira Takamura & Tetsuya Watanabe & Minoru Ohara & Masahiko Otsuka & Keiichi Sugiyama.
The true form of "Evangelion: Death."
A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² is streaming on Netflix and Anime Times in India.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: watch order
Cast & crew
- MasayukiDirector
- Hideaki AnnoDirector
- Ken AndoDirector
- Naoyasu HabuDirector
- Kazuya TsurumakiDirector
- Hiroyuki IshidoDirector
- Tsuyoshi KagaDirector
- Shoichi MasuoDirector
- Seiji MizushimaDirector
- Tensai OkamuraDirector
- Akira TakamuraDirector
- Tetsuya WatanabeDirector
- Minoru OharaDirector
- Masahiko OtsukaDirector
- Keiichi SugiyamaDirector
- Megumi OgataShinji Ikari (voice)
- Kotono MitsuishiMisato Katsuragi (voice)
- Megumi HayashibaraRei Ayanami (voice)
- Yuko MiyamuraAsuka Langley Soryu (voice)
- Akira IshidaKaworu Nagisa (voice)
- Fumihiko TachikiGendo Ikari (voice)
- Koichi YamaderaRyoji Kaji (voice)
- Motomu KiyokawaKozo Fuyutsuki (voice)
- Tomokazu SekiToji Suzuhara (voice)
- Tetsuya IwanagaKensuke Aida (voice)
- Hiro YuukiMakoto Hyuga (voice)
- Takehito KoyasuShigeru Aoba (voice)
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1998
- Original title
- EVANGELION:DEATH(TRUE)²
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akio Satsukawa, Hideaki Anno, Yoji Enokido
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What EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² is based on
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² is adapted from a TV series.
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EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²: quick answers
What should I watch before EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²?
Watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) and Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) first.
Is EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²?
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)². Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² yet.
Which OTT platform is EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² on?
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² is streaming on Netflix and Anime Times in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²?
If you liked EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)², try Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation.
Who directed EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²?
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² (1998) was directed by Masayuki and Hideaki Anno and Ken Ando and Naoyasu Habu and Kazuya Tsurumaki and Hiroyuki Ishido and Tsuyoshi Kaga and Shoichi Masuo and Seiji Mizushima and Tensai Okamura and Akira Takamura and Tetsuya Watanabe and Minoru Ohara and Masahiko Otsuka and Keiichi Sugiyama and stars Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara.
What is EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² based on?
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² is adapted from a TV series.
