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Quick Answer
- Neon Genesis Evangelion(TV · 26 eps)
- Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition(ONA · 35 eps)
- Evangelion: It Can (Not) Be True(ONA · 1 eps)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth(Movie · 1 eps)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion(Movie · 1 eps)
- Evangelion: Hakata - Angel Attack Alternative(Movie · 1 eps)
- Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special(Special · 1 eps)
- ...and 2 more below
Total: ~68 episodes / 27h watch time
Neon Genesis Evangelion Watch Order(2026)
Neon Genesis Evangelion's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 3 main series, 3 movies, and 1 OVA/special — all in the right sequence.
9 entries ~27h total3 series3 movies1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Death & Rebirth is mostly recap — go TV → End of Eva directly
Common mistake
Jumping into the Rebuild films without the original series and End of Evangelion
Short on time?
Watch the TV series, End of Evangelion, then the four Rebuild films
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Release order. Start with Neon Genesis Evangelion and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Neon Genesis Evangelion?
About 27 hours total across 68 episodes and 9 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 20 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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