"Neon Genesis Evangelion" is a Japanese anime series that first aired in 1995.

The
series is set in the year 2015 and follows the story of Shinji Ikari, a teenage boy
who is recruited to pilot a giant bio-machine called an "Evangelion" to fight
mysterious beings known as "Angels". The series explores themes of psychology,
philosophy, and religion, as well as the relationships between the characters,
particularly the complicated relationship between Shinji and his father, Gendo
Ikari.

As the story progresses, the true nature of the Evangelions, the organization NERV,
and the true purpose behind the battle against the Angels are gradually revealed,
leading to a complex and thought-provoking conclusion.