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Evangelion Quiz

EVA units, angels, and unforgettable trauma β€” the definitive Evangelion trivia challenge

Evangelion Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Anno's Apocalyptic Masterpiece

Evangelion famously ran out of budget, forcing its final two episodes to be largely abstract still images and internal monologues. From the original 1995 TV broadcast to the Rebuild tetralogy that finished in 2021, Hideaki Anno's deconstruction of the mecha genre transformed anime forever, blending kabbalistic symbolism, bone-deep psychology, and giant biomechanical monsters.

How It Works

Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.

What You'll Learn

You'll explore the EVA pilots Shinji, Asuka, Rei, and Kaworu, the shadowy organizations NERV and SEELE, the geometric Angels from Sachiel to Tabris, the meaning of Second and Third Impact, the controversial original ending, the theatrical redo End of Evangelion, the four-film Rebuild tetralogy, and the Christian and Kabbalistic imagery Anno layered into every frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shinji Ikari?

Shinji Ikari is the 14-year-old protagonist of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Conscripted by his estranged father Gendo to pilot the giant biomechanical EVA Unit-01 against the Angels, he became one of anime's most iconic and psychologically tortured leads.

What is Third Impact?

Third Impact is the apocalyptic event that NERV and SEELE seek to trigger or control, leading to the Human Instrumentality Project β€” a forced merging of all human consciousness into one being. It is the central existential threat of the entire Evangelion saga.

Why did The End of Evangelion exist?

The End of Evangelion (1997) was a theatrical retelling of the show's final two episodes, which fans had rejected as overly abstract due to the original budget shortfall. Earning Β₯1.45 billion at the box office, it remains one of the most discussed alternate endings in animation history.

Last updated: April 2026