Watch order / 3 routes
Shinseiki Evangelion watch order
Watch the original 26-episode TV series, then choose the sequel movie or the separate Rebuild film continuity.
Evangelion is easiest to approach as two clearly separated routes. Begin with the original TV series, then use the relation-marked sequel movie if you want to continue that continuity.
The four numbered Rebuild films are listed as an alternative version in the committed relation data. They are a separate viewing choice, not extra seasons to insert into the TV run.
Recommended order
Recommended first-watch order
The original TV story followed by the relation-marked sequel movie.
- 01
Shinseiki Evangelion
- 02
Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni
The relation snapshot classifies this as a sequel; no registry year or episode value is committed.
Optional viewing
Movies, OVAs and extras
Only entries present in the reviewed repository data are listed. Missing placements are labeled openly.
- 1
Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Shi to Shinsei
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
The relation snapshot classifies this as a summary.
- 2
Evangelion Movie 1: Jo
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
The relation snapshot classifies this as an alternative version.
- 3
Evangelion Movie 2: Ha
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
The relation snapshot classifies this as an alternative version.
- 4
Evangelion Movie 3: Q
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
The relation snapshot classifies this as an alternative version.
- 5
Shin Evangelion Movie:||
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
The relation snapshot classifies this as an alternative version.
Release and alternate-version route
The cache identifies a sequel movie, a summary movie, and a numbered alternative-version film route. The film entries have no committed registry dates here.
- 1
Shinseiki Evangelion
- 2
Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Shi to Shinsei
- 3
Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni
- 4
Evangelion Movie 1: Jo
- 5
Evangelion Movie 2: Ha
- 6
Evangelion Movie 3: Q
- 7
Shin Evangelion Movie:||
Original continuity
The spoiler-safe original continuity is the TV series followed by its relation-marked sequel movie.
- 1
Shinseiki Evangelion
- 2
Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni
FAQ
Shinseiki Evangelion watch order questions
Quick answers to the questions people actually search.
What should I watch first in Evangelion?
Start with the 26-episode Shinseiki Evangelion TV series.
What comes after the original Evangelion series?
The relation snapshot labels Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni as a sequel.
Are the Rebuild movies sequels?
The committed relation snapshot labels Evangelion Movie 1: Jo, Evangelion Movie 2: Ha, Evangelion Movie 3: Q, and Shin Evangelion Movie:|| as alternative versions. Keep them as their own route.