Evangelion Symphony
Evangelion Symphony

Evangelion Symphony

1997Movie113 minJapanese

Evangelion Symphony (エヴァンゲリオン交響楽 Evangerion Kōkyōgaku) is an orchestral live album featuring music from the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. In 1997 it was recorded at the Bunkamura Orchard Hall. It was released on December 22, 1997 with the catalogue number KICA-390/1 on King Records' label Starchild Records. Shirō Sagisu created and produced the music. It also managed to peak rank 34 in the Oricon charts, managing to make a total of 6 frequent appearances.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Various (Compilation)Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

Evangelion Symphony is a compilation film that highlights key moments and emotional arcs from the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series. It focuses on the struggles of Shinji Ikari and other pilots as they defend Tokyo-3 against mysterious alien invaders known as Angels. The film delves into the psychological complexities of its characters, exploring themes of isolation, depression, and the search for human connection amidst apocalyptic battles.

Critical Reception

As a compilation film, Evangelion Symphony was primarily aimed at fans of the original series, offering a condensed viewing experience of its most impactful scenes and music. Critical reception often noted its effectiveness in re-telling the story's core narrative and emotional weight, though some found it less satisfying than the full series or the subsequent movies which offered new content and resolutions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and compilation of iconic scenes.
  • Recognized for its strong musical score and animation quality.
  • Considered a good recap for existing fans, but lacking for newcomers.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's powerful emotional impact and the effectiveness of its music in enhancing the narrative. Many fans appreciate it as a nostalgic revisit to the series' most memorable moments and character developments.

Fun Fact

Evangelion Symphony is essentially a re-edited version of the first 26 episodes of the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, focusing on character development and dramatic moments rather than providing a complete narrative conclusion, which was later addressed in 'The End of Evangelion' film.

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