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.