Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Neon Genesis Evangelion List

  • Serial Experiments Lain - Explores themes of identity, reality, and consciousness, similar to NGE.
  • The End of Evangelion - A continuation and alternate ending to the NGE series, delving into similar themes.
  • Gundam Wing - Features giant mechs and complex moral dilemmas reminiscent of the battles in NGE.
  • Death Note - Psychological tension and moral ambiguity prevail, akin to the themes in NGE.
  • Steins;Gate - Involves time travel and psychological elements, paralleling NGE's depth.
  • Cowboy Bebop - Explores existential themes and character development like NGE.
  • Paranoia Agent - Delves into psychological themes and societal issues, similar to NGE.
  • Madoka Magica - Subverts magical girl genre with dark themes, akin to NGE's deconstruction of mecha tropes.
  • FLCL - Combines surrealism and emotional depth, reflecting NGE's unique storytelling.
  • Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Explores cybernetic themes and existential questions similar to NGE.
  • Berserk - Complex characters and dark themes echo NGE's exploration of human psyche.
  • The Tatami Galaxy - Uses surreal storytelling techniques and explores themes of choice, similar to NGE.
  • Your Name - Involves emotional depth and identity exploration, echoing themes of NGE.
  • Tokyo Ghoul - Focuses on inner conflict and identity, akin to the struggles in NGE.
  • Wolf's Rain - Themes of loss and searching for purpose align with NGE's narrative style.
  • Akira - Dystopian themes and psychic elements reminiscent of NGE.
  • Your Lie in April - Emotional exploration and character growth echo NGE's depth.
  • Attack on Titan - Combines action, emotional stakes, and complex world-building like NGE.
  • Code Geass - Strategy, moral dilemmas, and giant mechs resonate with NGE's themes.
  • Elfen Lied - Explores themes of trauma and identity akin to NGE's focus on psychology.
  • Re:Creators - Blurs the line between fiction and reality, paralleling NGE's surreal elements.
  • Mawaru Penguindrum - Utilizes surrealism and depth in its storytelling reminiscent of NGE's approach.
  • Zankyou no Terror - Focuses on deep psychological themes through a compelling narrative like NGE.
  • The Promised Neverland - Features suspense, psychological depth, and moral choices similar to NGE.
  • Psycho-Pass - Explores the nature of society and morality, akin to the themes in NGE.
  • ReLIFE - Deals with personal growth and the struggles of youth, echoing NGE's themes.
  • No Game No Life - Fantasy elements and themes of strategy and conflict that resonate with NGE.
  • The Future Diary - Involves psychological battles with high stakes, akin to NGE's conflicts.
  • Danganronpa: The Animation - High-stakes psychological drama and character struggles echo NGE’s themes.
  • The Ancient Magus' Bride - Explores identity and emotional struggles with a fantasy backdrop, similar to NGE.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth - Refines and recontextualizes the NGE narrative.
  • Durarara!! - Incorporates multiple character perspectives and psychological elements like NGE.
  • Baccano! - Non-linear storytelling and character depth resonate with NGE's narrative style.
  • Planetes - Explores human struggles and societal issues in a sci-fi setting, akin to NGE.
  • Guilty Crown - Combines action with psychological and emotional themes similar to NGE.
  • Kaiba - Explores identity and memory in a surreal environment like NGE.
  • From the New World - Discusses societal themes, identity, and morality akin to NGE.
  • A Silent Voice - Focuses heavily on character development and emotional pain similar to NGE.
  • Bungou Stray Dogs - Incorporates psychological battles and complex characters resonating with NGE.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain
24 min
SS 1 EP 13
1998 Japan 18045 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
Death Note
Death Note
22 min
SS 1 EP 37
2006 Japan 390020 8.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
3
Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2011 Japan 75571 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
4
Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1998 Japan 142498 8.9 Serie Ended TV-14
5
Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2004 Japan 14676 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
FLCL
FLCL
25 min
SS 5 EP 24
2000 Japan 20120 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
7 2002 Japan 21184 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
8
Berserk
Berserk
23 min
SS 1 EP 25
1997 Japan 56325 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
9
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
25 min
SS 1 EP 11
2010 Japan 5088 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
10
Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul
24 min
SS 4 EP 48
2014 Japan 67425 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
11
Wolf's Rain
Wolf's Rain
23 min
SS 1 EP 26
2003 Japan 8352 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
12
Akira
Akira
124 min
1988 Japan 208033 8 Movie Released
13
Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April
23 min
SS 1 EP 22
2014 Japan 39247 8.5 Serie Ended TV-PG
14
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
23 min
SS 4 EP 87
2013 Japan 538050 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2004 Japan 37737 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Re:Creators
Re:Creators
25 min
SS 1 EP 22
2017 Japan 1205 6.9 Serie Ended TV-14
17
The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
23 min
SS 2 EP 23
2019 Japan 48486 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass
28 min
SS 3 EP 41
2012 Japan 22842 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
19
ReLIFE
ReLIFE
24 min
SS 1 EP 13
2016 Japan 6741 7.8 Serie Ended TV-PG
20
No Game No Life
No Game No Life
23 min
SS 1 EP 12
2014 Japan 18847 7.6 Serie Ended TV-14
21
The Future Diary
The Future Diary
24 min
SS 1 EP 26
2011 Japan 20509 7.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
Danganronpa: The Animation
Danganronpa: The Animation
24 min
SS 2 EP 25
2013 Japan 3373 6.8 Serie Ended TV-14
23
The Ancient Magus' Bride
The Ancient Magus' Bride
24 min
SS 2 EP 48
2017 China 4095 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
24 1997 Japan 15830 7.2 Movie Released NR
25
Durarara!!
Durarara!!
24 min
SS 2 EP 60
2010 Japan 8030 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
26
Baccano!
Baccano!
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2007 Japan 12784 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
Planetes
Planetes
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
2003 Japan 3983 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
28
Guilty Crown
Guilty Crown
24 min
SS 1 EP 22
2011 Japan 5767 7 Serie Ended TV-14
29
Kaiba
Kaiba
24 min
SS 1 EP 12
2008 Japan 2034 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
From the New World
From the New World
25 min
SS 1 EP 25
2012 Japan 3709 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
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