Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance List

  • Neon Genesis Evangelion - The original series that introduces the characters and themes of psychological struggle and mecha battles.
  • The End of Evangelion - A film that serves as an alternate ending to the original series, with similar themes and deeper psychological exploration.
  • Puella Magi Madoka Magica - A deconstruction of the magical girl genre with deep psychological themes and a dark narrative.
  • Serial Experiments Lain - Explores themes of identity, consciousness, and technology in a surreal and complex narrative.
  • The Big O - A blend of dystopian themes, giant robots, and philosophical undertones in a neo-noir setting.
  • Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Explores existential themes, identity, and technology in a cybernetic future, similar in tone to Evangelion.
  • Akira - A groundbreaking film that features dystopian themes, psychic powers, and social commentary.
  • Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Combines mecha battles with emotional character arcs and tackles themes of perseverance and belief.
  • Steins;Gate - Involves complex time travel, psychological dilemmas, and deep character development.
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Features mecha battles, complex moral dilemmas, and a strategic protagonist with a tragic fate.
  • Paranoia Agent - Explores psychological stress and societal issues through a surreal narrative and unique animation style.
  • Moonlight Mile - Combines real-world issues with existential questions and follows characters embarking on a philosophical journey.
  • Attack on Titan - Features intense battles, psychological themes, and moral ambiguity regarding humanity's survival.
  • Re:Creators - Buffs the link between creators and their characters, dealing with existential and philosophical questions.
  • Fate/Zero - A darker take on the fantasy genre that delves deep into the motives and psychology of its characters.
  • Last Exile - Features unique world-building, beautifully crafted visuals, and explores the themes of war and conflict.
  • Your Name - An emotional narrative that combines elements of time travel and identity exploration.
  • A Silent Voice - Follows themes of redemption, guilt, and personal growth with emotional depth.
  • The Tatami Galaxy - Explores existential themes and the search for meaning in a surreal and unique narrative style.
  • FLCL - A coming-of-age story that mixes surrealism with eccentric characters and emotional themes.
  • Bokurano - A dark narrative exploring the psychological ramifications of piloting a giant robot in a life-or-death scenario.
  • Mawaru Penguindrum - Involves complex emotional relationships and themes of fate and survival, often in a surreal context.
  • Guilty Crown - Features a similar blend of mecha action, emotional depth, and dystopian themes.
  • Zankyou no Terror - Focuses on themes of alienation, societal issues, and complex character motivations within a thrilling narrative.
  • Psycho-Pass - A psychological thriller that explores the themes of morality, justice, and the implications of societal control.
  • Kino's Journey - Explores philosophical themes through the travels of a character in various unique and often surreal societies.
  • Noein: To Your Other Self - Involves themes of alternate realities and existential dilemmas through a sci-fi lens.
  • The Promised Neverland - Combines psychological horror and survival themes with deep character arcs and moral questions.
  • Wolf's Rain - Follows deep emotional narratives and themes of struggle against fate, with a unique and artful storytelling style.
  • Berserk - Explores dark themes of ambition, existential dread, and the futility of struggle against fate.
  • Darker than Black - Combines supernatural powers with complex moral dilemmas and loss, similar in tone to Evangelion.
  • Durarara!! - Features a multi-faceted narrative with a large cast, exploring themes of identity and societal roles.
  • Shinsekai Yori (From the New World) - Explores dystopian themes, social constructs, and the darker aspects of human nature.
  • A Place Further Than the Universe - Focuses on emotional depth, personal growth, and character relationships while exploring adventure.
  • Bartender - Explores emotional and psychological narratives through the conversations of a bartender with his customers.
  • Death Parade - Examines the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in a surreal afterlife setting.
  • Texhnolyze - Features a dark and introspective narrative set in a dystopian world, exploring human nature and conflict.
  • Gundam 00 - A mecha series that touches on political themes and moral dilemmas amidst intense battles and character growth.
  • Aldnoah.Zero - Combines mecha action with deeper themes of conflict, and the psychological toll on its characters.

Last updated: 2024-09-24 17:18:41

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1995 Japan 88288 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
2
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
25 min
SS 1 EP 12
2011 Japan 11718 8.2 Serie Ended TV-14
3
Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain
24 min
SS 1 EP 13
1998 Japan 18045 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
4
The Big O
The Big O
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1999 Japan 2389 7.5 Serie Ended TV-14
5 2002 Japan 21184 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
Akira
Akira
124 min
1988 Japan 208033 8 Movie Released
7
Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2011 Japan 75571 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
8 2006 Japan 82672 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
9
Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2004 Japan 14676 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
10
Moonlight Mile
Moonlight Mile
117 min
2002 United States of America 14769 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
11
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
23 min
SS 4 EP 87
2013 Japan 538050 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
12
Re:Creators
Re:Creators
25 min
SS 1 EP 22
2017 Japan 1205 6.9 Serie Ended TV-14
13
Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero
25 min
SS 2 EP 25
2011 Japan 15032 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
14
Last Exile
Last Exile
26 min
SS 2 EP 47
2003 Japan 3874 7.8 Serie Ended TV-PG
15
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
25 min
SS 1 EP 11
2010 Japan 5088 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
16
FLCL
FLCL
25 min
SS 5 EP 24
2000 Japan 20120 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
17
Bokurano
Bokurano
23 min
SS 1 EP 24
2007 Japan 523 7.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
Guilty Crown
Guilty Crown
24 min
SS 1 EP 22
2011 Japan 5767 7 Serie Ended TV-14
19
Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass
28 min
SS 3 EP 41
2012 Japan 22842 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Kino's Journey
Kino's Journey
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2003 Japan 3306 8.3 Serie Ended TV-PG
21
Noein: To Your Other Self
Noein: To Your Other Self
25 min
SS 1 EP 24
2005 Japan 1044 7.5 Serie Ended TV-14
22
The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
23 min
SS 2 EP 23
2019 Japan 48486 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
23
Wolf's Rain
Wolf's Rain
23 min
SS 1 EP 26
2003 Japan 8352 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
24
Berserk
Berserk
23 min
SS 1 EP 25
1997 Japan 56325 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
Darker than Black
Darker than Black
25 min
SS 2 EP 37
2007 Japan 12616 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
26
Durarara!!
Durarara!!
24 min
SS 2 EP 60
2010 Japan 8030 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
27 2018 Japan 2858 8.2 Serie Ended
28
Bartender
Bartender
23 min
SS 1 EP 11
2006 Japan 279 7 Serie Ended TV-14
29
Death Parade
Death Parade
23 min
SS 1 EP 12
2015 Japan 20970 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
Texhnolyze
Texhnolyze
23 min
SS 1 EP 20
2003 Japan 3198 7.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
31
Aldnoah.Zero
Aldnoah.Zero
25 min
SS 1 EP 24
2014 2489 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
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