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Neon Genesis Evangelion
S1.E21
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He Was Aware That He Was Still a Child

Original title: NERV, Tanjou
  • Episode aired Feb 21, 1996
  • TV-MA
  • 29m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
2.6K
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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Adult AnimationAnimeMechaActionAnimationDramaSci-Fi

As Kouzou is interrogated by SEELE, he reminisces about the history of NERV, its parent company GEHIRN, Yui and Gendou Ikari, and Ritsuko's mother Naoko Akagi. At the same time, a horrible f... Read allAs Kouzou is interrogated by SEELE, he reminisces about the history of NERV, its parent company GEHIRN, Yui and Gendou Ikari, and Ritsuko's mother Naoko Akagi. At the same time, a horrible fate is in store for Kaji concerning his shadowy dealings.As Kouzou is interrogated by SEELE, he reminisces about the history of NERV, its parent company GEHIRN, Yui and Gendou Ikari, and Ritsuko's mother Naoko Akagi. At the same time, a horrible fate is in store for Kaji concerning his shadowy dealings.

  • Directors
    • Hideaki Anno
    • Hiroyuki Ishidô
    • Kazuya Tsurumaki
  • Writers
    • Hideaki Anno
    • Akio Satsukawa
  • Stars
    • Megumi Ogata
    • Spike Spencer
    • Allison Keith-Shipp
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    2.6K
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    • Directors
      • Hideaki Anno
      • Hiroyuki Ishidô
      • Kazuya Tsurumaki
    • Writers
      • Hideaki Anno
      • Akio Satsukawa
    • Stars
      • Megumi Ogata
      • Spike Spencer
      • Allison Keith-Shipp
    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Megumi Ogata
    Megumi Ogata
    • Shinji Ikari
    • (voice)
    Spike Spencer
    Spike Spencer
    • Shinji Ikari
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Allison Keith-Shipp
    Allison Keith-Shipp
    • Misato Katsuragi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Allison Keith)
    Sue Ulu
    Sue Ulu
    • Ritsuko Akagi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Amanda Winn Lee
    Amanda Winn Lee
    • Rei Ayanami
    • (voice)
    Tiffany Grant
    Tiffany Grant
    • Asuka Langly Soryu
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Tristan MacAvery
    Tristan MacAvery
    • Gendo Ikari
    • (voice)
    Aaron Krohn
    Aaron Krohn
    • Ryoji Kaji
    • (voice)
    Guil Lunde
    • Kozo Fuyutsuki
    • (voice)
    Matt Greenfield
    Matt Greenfield
    • Makoto Hyuga
    • (voice)
    Kendra Benham
    • Maya Ibuki
    • (voice)
    Jason Lee
    • Shigeru Aoba
    • (voice)
    Kim Sevier
    Kim Sevier
    • Yui Ikari
    • (voice)
    Laura Chapman
    • Naoko Akagi
    • (voice)
    Rick Peeples
    • Keel Lorenz
    • (voice)
    Ryan Bartley
    Ryan Bartley
    • Rei Ayanami (2019 re-dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Christine Marie Cabanos
    Christine Marie Cabanos
    • Maya Ibuki (2019 re-dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ray Chase
    Ray Chase
    • Gendo Ikari (2019 re-dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Hideaki Anno
      • Hiroyuki Ishidô
      • Kazuya Tsurumaki
    • Writers
      • Hideaki Anno
      • Akio Satsukawa
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    8mohamedtobai

    My head is gonna explode.

    There is a lot of informations in this episode than usual.

    It's like every sentence is important and we need to remember all of that.

    Still a good episode, but definitely a re-watch one.

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    • Trivia
      In the scene where Fuyutsuki talks about a "giant white light", a history of the Gainax company and its employees is written on the 'report', starting with the Daicon-3 opening credits in the 1980s.
    • Quotes

      Naoko Akagi: Did you need me for something, Rei?

      Rei Ayanami: I lost my way, doctor.

      Naoko Akagi: Is that so? Well, do you want to come with me then?

      Rei Ayanami: No thanks.

      Naoko Akagi: But how will you get home all by yourself?

      Rei Ayanami: That's none of your business, old hag.

      Naoko Akagi: Old hag?

      Rei Ayanami: I can find my way home by myself, old hag.

      Naoko Akagi: Uh... you shouldn't call someone and old hag, Rei.

      Rei Ayanami: But you're an old hag, aren't you?

      Naoko Akagi: I'm getting mad. Commander Ikari will spank you for this, you little...

      Rei Ayanami: But the commander is the one who calls you that. He says "That old hag is annoying. That old hag is no use anymore."

    • Crazy credits
      A different version of "Fly Me to the Moon" is played in each episode.
    • Soundtracks
      A Cruel Angel's Thesis
      Performed by Yôko Takahashi

      Written by Neko Oikawa, Hidetoshi Sato and Toshiyuki Ohmori

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 1996 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Production company
      • Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co.
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    • Runtime
      29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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