Shinji Ikari
main character
MOVIE
8.1
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Episode: 0 / 1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 27, 2009
- Season
- Summer 2009
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Khara
- Original creator
- Hideaki Anno
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
1h 52m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kaiju92%Super Robot92%Denpa90%Military78%Meta75%Post-Apocalyptic72%Real Robot70%Aliens68%Male Protagonist67%CGI67%
MOVIEFINISHED2009 SUMMER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:破• Evangelion Shin Movie: Ha
Synopsis
In the earliest battles against the monstrous Angels, young Eva pilots Shinji and Rei were forced to carry humanity's hopes on their shoulders. Now, with the deadly onslaught of the Angels escalating and the apocalyptic Third Impact looming, Shinji and Rei find their burden shared by two new Eva pilots, the fiery Asuka and the mysterious Mari. Maneuvering their enormous Eva machines into combat, the four young souls fight desperately to save mankind from the heavens—but will they be able to save themselves? (Source: FUNimation) Note: Exists in several versions, as denoted by the version number: • 2.0: Jun 27, 2009 - Original theatrical release • 2.22: May 26, 2010 - Blu-ray/DVD release with new scenes and 'readjustments'.
Should you watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 77% of 74,262 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #86 highest-rated film of all time, and #47 most popular film of all time, and #3 highest-rated film of 2009 on AniList.
Of the 112.4K AniList users who started it, 0.2% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 109.9K have finished it.
As a 112-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Mecha — especially kaiju, super robot, denpa, military.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hideaki Anno
- Director
- Hideaki Anno
- Director
- Kazuya Tsurumaki
- Director
- Masayuki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
- Watch next: Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Beautiful World -PLANiTb Acoustica Mix-” by Hikaru Utada
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance FAQ
How long is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance runs 112 minutes (1 h 52 min).
Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance finished?
Yes. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Yes — the story continues in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012).
What should I watch before Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Watch Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone first — Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is a direct sequel.
Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance based on a manga?
No. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was animated by Studio Khara and directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki and Masayuki.
Where can I watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.