Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, begins developing the concept and planning the anime series.
The anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion premieres on Japanese television network TV Tokyo, introducing audiences to the groundbreaking mecha series.
The original 26-episode TV series of Neon Genesis Evangelion concludes its broadcast on TV Tokyo.
The film The End of Evangelion is released in Japan as an alternate ending to the original TV series, providing closure for fans and further exploring the storyline.
The manga adaptation of Neon Genesis Evangelion, written and illustrated by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, begins serialization.
Khara announces the production of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series, a retelling and reimagining of the original anime series.
The first film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, is released in theaters.
The third film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series is released in Japan, continuing the new storyline and animation advancements.
The final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series is released, concluding the reimagined storyline and receiving critical acclaim.
A cataclysmic event caused by the contact experiment with the Angel Adam at Antarctica, causing massive global devastation and climate change.
NERV organization is established to combat the threat of Angels using giant Evangelion units.
Shinji Ikari arrives in Tokyo-3 at the request of his father Gendo to pilot Evangelion Unit-01.
Eva Unit-01 successfully combats the third Angel named Sachiel in Tokyo-3.
Rei, the pilot of Eva Unit-00, sacrifices herself to save Shinji during battle.
Kaworu Nagisa appears as the 17th Angel and briefly bonds with Shinji before revealing his true nature.
NERV and SEELE begin executing the Human Instrumentality Project to evolve humanity.
The Third Impact is triggered, leading to mass human evolution and the dissolution of individual identities.
