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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) as a animation theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The animation and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 41m · ★ 7.6

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    1.Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)

    ★ 7.8 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) clearly understood what makes animation work — the same quality that keeps Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone rewatchable. Expect the same uplifting rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    2.Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021)

    ★ 8.2 · Animation · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) is the kind of film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The animation overlap is real, but it's the uplifting emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    3.Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)

    ★ 7.2 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo shares Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone's gift for animation — the 2012 film delivers science-fiction without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    4.Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)

    ★ 7.2 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone compelling — the animation, the science-fiction — shows up in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that uplifting storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    5.Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    The animation energy of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is alive in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a uplifting payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    6.Appleseed Alpha (2014)

    ★ 6.7 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    Appleseed Alpha (2014) operates in the same animation as Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The uplifting payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    7.Repo Men (2010)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    Repo Men (2010) belongs to the same conversation as Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone — both anchor their science-fiction in action emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    8.We Were Soldiers (2002)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · History · War · 2h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    If Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone's action stayed with you, We Were Soldiers (2002) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The history through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    9.The Long Walk (2025)

    ★ 6.9 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone excels in science-fiction, The Long Walk (2025) doubles down on thriller to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    10.Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010)

    ★ 6.9 · Drama · 2h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) is the natural next step after Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone: same drama DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and craft elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?
Try Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo—each shares DNA with Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) is best described as Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Rebuild of Evangelion Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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