Is End of Evangelion the same ending?

Is End of Evangelion the same ending?

Running Time. 87 mins. The End of Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 Air/まごころを、君に) is the second film in the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, and the last anime release for the series until the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy. The film is an alternate ending to the TV series, taking place after episode 24.

Is the death of Evangelion canon?

The End of Evangelion is canonical, yes. Death is a recap, with a non-canon framing sequence, while Rebirth was an extended preview of The End of Evangelion.

Is all of Evangelion canon?

Evangelion has a dozen canons between the show, movies, rebuild, and various manga and games. You could chalk it up to the inconsistencies between different books in a bible or look at it like some sort of time loop. Either way, there isn't one definitive ending.

When does the end of Evangelion come out on DVD?

• The movie was released on Blu-ray along with Death and Rebirth and the TV series in a box set on Aug. In 2006, The End of Evangelion was shown theatrically as part of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Akihabara.

Why was the end of Evangelion so controversial?

• The final two episodes were possibly the most controversial segments of an already controversial series and were received as flawed and incomplete by many. Director Hideaki Anno received death threats from some fans dissatisfied with the ending. However, Anno and assistant director Kazuya Tsurumaki defended the artistic integrity of the finale.

When was the last episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion?

• The final episode of the TV series finished airing in March of 1996, and in July of 1997 End of Evangelion was released. Some claim that Anno made End of Evangelion specifically in reaction to the poor reception of the TV ending, while others say that artists within the studio were eager...

What was played at the end of Evangelion episode 25?

• Episode 25' has the Japanese title Air, being named after the Air on the G String which is played during the episode. Among the other pieces included are Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major (I. Prélude), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (transcribed for piano and later played again with string instruments in the end credits), and Pachelbel's Canon .