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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time works as a animation movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The animation and action blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 35m · ★ 8.2

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    1.Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time compelling — the animation, the action — shows up in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that uplifting storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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

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

    Why you'll love it

    The animation energy of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is alive in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009), 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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    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 (2012) operates in the same animation as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The uplifting payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    4.Belle (2021)

    ★ 7.6 · Animation · Science Fiction · Drama · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    Belle (2021) belongs to the same conversation as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time — both anchor their animation in science-fiction emotion that doesn't let go. The uplifting undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    5.Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)

    ★ 7.4 · Action · Animation · Crime · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time's animation stayed with you, Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The action through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    6.Appleseed Alpha (2014)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Where Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time excels in animation, Appleseed Alpha (2014) doubles down on action to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    7.Mazinger Z: Infinity (2017)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Science Fiction · Animation · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    Mazinger Z: Infinity (2017) is the natural next step after Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time: same animation DNA, different perspective. The uplifting streak and action elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    8.Paprika (2006)

    ★ 7.8 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Animation · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time who respond to its animation will find Paprika (2006) immediately familiar. Both films share a science-fiction sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    9.Metropolis (2001)

    ★ 7.1 · Animation · Science Fiction · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time fans keep landing on Metropolis (2001) — the animation is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    10.A Boy and His Dog (1975)

    ★ 6.3 · Drama · Science Fiction · Comedy · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    A Boy and His Dog draws from the same science-fiction well as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, channeling drama in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 1975 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?
Try Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo—each shares DNA with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) is best described as Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time 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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