The production and upcoming release of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, a theatrical film serving as a recap and continuation of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series, is announced to the public.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is officially released in theaters in Japan. The film is divided into two parts: 'Death', a recap of the original TV series, and 'Rebirth', the first portion of the concluding movie 'The End of Evangelion'.
The film is released on home video formats including VHS and LaserDisc, making it more accessible to audiences outside of theatrical release.
A massive global catastrophe caused by an unknown explosion in Antarctica, leading to widespread devastation and the loss of much of humanity.
Shinji Ikari and other Eva pilots engage in multiple battles against Angel entities threatening Tokyo-3, piloting the Evangelion units.
Pilots and personnel experience intense psychological challenges and revelations about the EVAs, the Angels, and the Human Instrumentality Project, shown through flashbacks and introspective sequences.
The narrative shifts to new conflicts as Eva Unit-01 is activated in a new mission, initiating the 'Rebirth' part of the movie which acts as a precursor to The End of Evangelion.