Episode Synapses

The year is 2015. As the remnants of the human race cower in subterranean cities, a deadly war is being waged for what is left of the planet. On one side are the mysterious beings known only as the Angels; on the other, the special agency NERV and mankind’s last hope, the awe-inspiring Evangelions. Piloted by a special team of young warriors, these giant bio-mechanical humanoids are the only thing that can withstand the force of the Angels’ defence fields long enough for the pilots to tackle the massive invaders themselves in brutal hand-to-hand combat! With the lives of every soul on the planet at stake, these few youngsters must reach deep inside themselves to find the strength and courage necessary to meet the Angels head on in a desperate attempt to save mankind.

At the same time, NERV struggles to pierce the veil of mystery surrounding the enigmatic Angels. Why was the Earth attacked? And why were the only Evangelion-qualified pilots all born exactly nine months after the giant meteor impact that massacred half of the human race? High-tech action, blistering battle sequences, soul ripping drama and spectacular visuals are seamlessly merged in a stunning new animated series that ventures beyond the boundaries of space opera and even questions the very nature of what it is to be human! Mankind’s last battle has begun in Neon Genesis EVANGELION

The pressure never lets up on young Shinji Ikari. After saving Tokyo 3 from total destruction only a few hours after arriving in the city, he now finds himself in an even more precarious situation... attending his first day of classes at a new school. Unfortunately, some of his classmates are not so thrilled to have a “hero” among them. However, just as it’s looking like Shinji will have to defend himself on an entirely different field of honor, another Angel attacks!

Despite his anxieties, Shinji must once again merge with the giant living machine known as Evangelion to combat the menace from the stars. Will Shinji once again be able to master the genetically engineered titan and defeat the alien invader, or will he succumb to an even darker foe, the demons of his own mind?

Rei Ayanami isn’t exactly the warm and friendly type, especially after having been seriously injured during her first disastrous attempt to synchronize with her Eva. However, after having been solely responsible for the Earth’s defence since his arrival in Tokyo 3, Evangelion pilot Shinji Ikari ought to be grateful to have Rei coming back on duty in the fight against the Angels.

Instead, he finds himself curiously ambivalent about his mysterious co-worker, especially when it becomes apparent that Rei’s emotional bond with Shinji’s father is much stronger than Gendo’s relationship with his own son. However, personal differences are swept aside when a new Angel attacks, severely injuring Shinji!

As Misato ponders the necessity of using a new experimental weapon which will drain every drop of power from Japan, Rei finally synchronizes with her Eva to join a wounded Shinji against the most powerful Angel yet!

Cost cutting, budget conscious politicians, even Evangelions fear their might. A low budget proposed replacement is put on trial, malfunctions, and creates havoc, jeopardising the whole military base and the city. Shinji and Misato must stop its rampage before meltdown occurs to avoid a major disaster situation. The fight for mankind’s survival moves into a whole new phase as the first combat designed Eva is prepared for battle, shipped out by a naval convoy and attacked by an Angel. Shinji and Asuka must activate Unit 02 for a deadly underwater duel to the death!

It’s double trouble and triple jeopardy when a new set of Angels attack... even with the addition of Unit 02 and Asuka, the forces of NERV are finding themselves sorely pressed to find new ways to combat the bizarre alien invaders. Facing a new Angel with the ability to instantly replicate itself poses problems enough, but when an unborn Angel is found incubating inside an active volcano, the decision is made to meet the devil in its lair! Can even an Evangelion survive mortal combat beneath a million tons of molten lava? Asuka’s life and the fate of the human race are at stake!

A major power failure cripples Tokyo 3, and NERV is left defenceless as a new Angel approaches with lethal intent. As Gendo and Ritsuko struggle to ready the giant Evas for combat without benefit of modern technology, Shinji, Asuka and Rei must find their way through the underground labyrinth of tunnels and crawlways to the Eva’s subterranean launch bays.

But even if they get there, will they be able to launch without electricity? Then, a promotion for Misato sparks an introspective review of the events behind Misato’s early recruitment into NERV.

Against the background of an attack by the largest Angel yet, both Shinji and Misato must come to grips with their feelings for their respective fathers while still trying to save Earth from total destruction!

A new form of Angel attacks NERV and suddenly the war for the fate of mankind shifts to a field of battle in inner space. As the three Eva pilots sit naked and unprotected in their cockpits, their Evas and the powerful MAGI computers that control Tokyo 3 are violated by a savage wave of neural attacks that threaten to leave the entire city crippled and easy prey for the attacking Angels!

Now Ritsuko must face her ultimate challenge as she races against time to decipher the arcane secrets buried deep inside the core of the MAGI by her own mother! Time ceases to have meaning as the events of the preceding months are rediscovered in a swirling vortex of hidden facts, emotions and memories in the most spellbinding episodes yet in the animated series that re-defines the limits of both science and fiction...

Betrayals and revelations erupt across NERV as Kaji’s allegiance to a higher authority becomes apparent. But is he on the side of good or evil? The discovery of what lurks inside a top secret NERV hangar is enough to shake anyone’s faith in Mankind.

Meanwhile, a new battery of tests show that Shinji is beginning to lose his ability to focus, a fault that becomes deadly when a new Angel attacks and absorbs Unit 01! Trapped inside a shadowy womb-like structure, Shinji’s mind begins to collapse as a series of hallucinations assault his sanity... and unless he can free himself, Ritsuko will have him destroyed!

Gendo and the mysterious Committee’s inquest into the apparent mental evolution of the Angels is interrupted by the shocking news that NERV Branch 2 has been completely destroyed, including the new Eva Unit 04. This makes the identification of the pilot for the newly delivered Unit 03 hyper-critical, but the actual identity of the Fourth Child comes as a complete shock!

Unfortunately, the first test of the new Eva turns into a nightmarish disaster as the giant bio-humanoid goes insane and proceeds to run amok! When the combined efforts of Asuka and Rei fail to stop the berserk monster, Shinji must face it alone in Unit 01.

However, his compassion for the human being trapped inside the beast becomes his undoing! As Gendo unleashes the monstrous power of Unit 01’s auto-pilot, it becomes horribly apparent that the Evas are far more than just machines!

The sight of the Fourth Child’s body being lifted from the torn remnants of Eva Unit 03 causes Shinji’s mind to snap. Disgraced and dismissed from NERV, Shinji can only stand by and watch in horror as the newest and most powerful Angel yet attacks and defeats both Asuka and Rei with horrifying ease!

In order to save his friends, Shinji must once again take control of the dangerously unstable Unit 01 in the most nightmarish confrontation yet. However, the worst is still to come.

This time Shinji must not only conquer his own fears and defeat the Angel, but he must also fight for his very life and soul in the belly of the beast itself.

The secret workings of NERV begin to become clear as SEELE mercilessly interrogates NERV’s key personnel in a ruthless bid to uncover Gendo Ikari’s hidden agenda!

While an unexpected interloper works to sabotage their plans, the truth behind the origin of NERV and the Evangelions and the mind-reeling possibilities that may soon become horrifying reality are slowly revealed. What was once God’s domain has become NERV’s playground!

A complex triple-cross leaves the fate of Mankind hanging in the balance as the Evangelions must once again defend the Earth from a host of Angelic invaders whose presence now signifies something far more terrifying than mere global genocide!

Even as the survivors sift through the wreckage of their lives in a desperate bid to come to terms with the horrible consequences of the latest battle, a guilt-ridden Ritsuko summons Shinji and Misato to a secret chamber for an even more startling revelation!

In the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane, leaving Shinji at the eye of a whirlwind of activity as he finds a kindred soul in the unearthly Nagisa Kaoru…


Home Multimedia Gallery Character Bios Angels Episode Synapse Author of Eva Anime News Eva Vs.GW Secret Nerv Refrences Contact me at DarkEva3@Netscape.net Episode Synapses Episode 1/2: The year is 2015. As the remnants of the human race cower in subterranean cities, a deadly war is being waged for what is left of the planet. On one side are the mysterious beings known only as the Angels; on the other, the special agency NERV and mankind’s last hope, the awe-inspiring Evangelions. Piloted by a special team of young warriors, these giant bio-mechanical humanoids are the only thing that can withstand the force of the Angels’ defence fields long enough for the pilots to tackle the massive invaders themselves in brutal hand-to-hand combat! With the lives of every soul on the planet at stake, these few youngsters must reach deep inside themselves to find the strength and courage necessary to meet the Angels head on in a desperate attempt to save mankind. At the same time, NERV struggles to pierce the veil of mystery surrounding the enigmatic Angels. Why was the Earth attacked? And why were the only Evangelion-qualified pilots all born exactly nine months after the giant meteor impact that massacred half of the human race? High-tech action, blistering battle sequences, soul ripping drama and spectacular visuals are seamlessly merged in a stunning new animated series that ventures beyond the boundaries of space opera and even questions the very nature of what it is to be human! Mankind’s last battle has begun in Neon Genesis EVANGELION Episode 3/4: The pressure never lets up on young Shinji Ikari. After saving Tokyo 3 from total destruction only a few hours after arriving in the city, he now finds himself in an even more precarious situation... attending his first day of classes at a new school. Unfortunately, some of his classmates are not so thrilled to have a “hero” among them. However, just as it’s looking like Shinji will have to defend himself on an entirely different field of honor, another Angel attacks! Despite his anxieties, Shinji must once again merge with the giant living machine known as Evangelion to combat the menace from the stars. Will Shinji once again be able to master the genetically engineered titan and defeat the alien invader, or will he succumb to an even darker foe, the demons of his own mind? Episode 5/6: Rei Ayanami isn’t exactly the warm and friendly type, especially after having been seriously injured during her first disastrous attempt to synchronize with her Eva. However, after having been solely responsible for the Earth’s defence since his arrival in Tokyo 3, Evangelion pilot Shinji Ikari ought to be grateful to have Rei coming back on duty in the fight against the Angels. Instead, he finds himself curiously ambivalent about his mysterious co-worker, especially when it becomes apparent that Rei’s emotional bond with Shinji’s father is much stronger than Gendo’s relationship with his own son. However, personal differences are swept aside when a new Angel attacks, severely injuring Shinji! As Misato ponders the necessity of using a new experimental weapon which will drain every drop of power from Japan, Rei finally synchronizes with her Eva to join a wounded Shinji against the most powerful Angel yet! Episode 7/8: Cost cutting, budget conscious politicians, even Evangelions fear their might. A low budget proposed replacement is put on trial, malfunctions, and creates havoc, jeopardising the whole military base and the city. Shinji and Misato must stop its rampage before meltdown occurs to avoid a major disaster situation. The fight for mankind’s survival moves into a whole new phase as the first combat designed Eva is prepared for battle, shipped out by a naval convoy and attacked by an Angel. Shinji and Asuka must activate Unit 02 for a deadly underwater duel to the death! Episode 9/10: It’s double trouble and triple jeopardy when a new set of Angels attack... even with the addition of Unit 02 and Asuka, the forces of NERV are finding themselves sorely pressed to find new ways to combat the bizarre alien invaders. Facing a new Angel with the ability to instantly replicate itself poses problems enough, but when an unborn Angel is found incubating inside an active volcano, the decision is made to meet the devil in its lair! Can even an Evangelion survive mortal combat beneath a million tons of molten lava? Asuka’s life and the fate of the human race are at stake! Episode 11/12: A major power failure cripples Tokyo 3, and NERV is left defenceless as a new Angel approaches with lethal intent. As Gendo and Ritsuko struggle to ready the giant Evas for combat without benefit of modern technology, Shinji, Asuka and Rei must find their way through the underground labyrinth of tunnels and crawlways to the Eva’s subterranean launch bays. But even if they get there, will they be able to launch without electricity? Then, a promotion for Misato sparks an introspective review of the events behind Misato’s early recruitment into NERV. Against the background of an attack by the largest Angel yet, both Shinji and Misato must come to grips with their feelings for their respective fathers while still trying to save Earth from total destruction! Episode 13/14: A new form of Angel attacks NERV and suddenly the war for the fate of mankind shifts to a field of battle in inner space. As the three Eva pilots sit naked and unprotected in their cockpits, their Evas and the powerful MAGI computers that control Tokyo 3 are violated by a savage wave of neural attacks that threaten to leave the entire city crippled and easy prey for the attacking Angels! Now Ritsuko must face her ultimate challenge as she races against time to decipher the arcane secrets buried deep inside the core of the MAGI by her own mother! Time ceases to have meaning as the events of the preceding months are rediscovered in a swirling vortex of hidden facts, emotions and memories in the most spellbinding episodes yet in the animated series that re-defines the limits of both science and fiction... Episode 15/16: Betrayals and revelations erupt across NERV as Kaji’s allegiance to a higher authority becomes apparent. But is he on the side of good or evil? The discovery of what lurks inside a top secret NERV hangar is enough to shake anyone’s faith in Mankind. Meanwhile, a new battery of tests show that Shinji is beginning to lose his ability to focus, a fault that becomes deadly when a new Angel attacks and absorbs Unit 01! Trapped inside a shadowy womb-like structure, Shinji’s mind begins to collapse as a series of hallucinations assault his sanity... and unless he can free himself, Ritsuko will have him destroyed! Gendo and the mysterious Committee’s inquest into the apparent mental evolution of the Angels is interrupted by the shocking news that NERV Branch 2 has been completely destroyed, including the new Eva Unit 04. This makes the identification of the pilot for the newly delivered Unit 03 hyper-critical, but the actual identity of the Fourth Child comes as a complete shock! Unfortunately, the first test of the new Eva turns into a nightmarish disaster as the giant bio-humanoid goes insane and proceeds to run amok! When the combined efforts of Asuka and Rei fail to stop the berserk monster, Shinji must face it alone in Unit 01. However, his compassion for the human being trapped inside the beast becomes his undoing! As Gendo unleashes the monstrous power of Unit 01’s auto-pilot, it becomes horribly apparent that the Evas are far more than just machines! Episode 19/20: The sight of the Fourth Child’s body being lifted from the torn remnants of Eva Unit 03 causes Shinji’s mind to snap. Disgraced and dismissed from NERV, Shinji can only stand by and watch in horror as the newest and most powerful Angel yet attacks and defeats both Asuka and Rei with horrifying ease! In order to save his friends, Shinji must once again take control of the dangerously unstable Unit 01 in the most nightmarish confrontation yet. However, the worst is still to come. This time Shinji must not only conquer his own fears and defeat the Angel, but he must also fight for his very life and soul in the belly of the beast itself. For what the Eva has consumed it will not relinquish so easily! Discover the terrifying truth behind the sinister mask of the Eva. Episode 21/22: The secret workings of NERV begin to become clear as SEELE mercilessly interrogates NERV’s key personnel in a ruthless bid to uncover Gendo Ikari’s hidden agenda! While an unexpected interloper works to sabotage their plans, the truth behind the origin of NERV and the Evangelions and the mind-reeling possibilities that may soon become horrifying reality are slowly revealed. What was once God’s domain has become NERV’s playground! A complex triple-cross leaves the fate of Mankind hanging in the balance as the Evangelions must once again defend the Earth from a host of Angelic invaders whose presence now signifies something far more terrifying than mere global genocide! Episode 23/24: Asuka’s trauma leaves her helpless in the face of the latest Angel attack, and Rei must make a terrible sacrifice in order to save NERV once more. Even as the survivors sift through the wreckage of their lives in a desperate bid to come to terms with the horrible consequences of the latest battle, a guilt-ridden Ritsuko summons Shinji and Misato to a secret chamber for an even more startling revelation! In the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane, leaving Shinji at the eye of a whirlwind of activity as he finds a kindred soul in the unearthly Nagisa Kaoru…