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Anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Finished Neon Genesis Evangelion and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its avant garde, award winning, drama. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion
1. Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · ★ 8.11
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Avant Garde, Award Winning, Drama with Neon Genesis Evangelion
2. RahXephon
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · ★ 7.38
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi with Neon Genesis Evangelion
3. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
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4. Gurren Lagann
TV · 2007 · 27 eps · ★ 8.65
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Mecha with Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Same studio as Neon Genesis Evangelion (Gainax)
5. Bokurano
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · ★ 7.59
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
6. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
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7. DARLING in the FRANXX
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 7.21
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Mecha with Neon Genesis Evangelion
8. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Movie · 2021 · ★ 8.58
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi with Neon Genesis Evangelion
9. Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Movie · 2012 · ★ 7.68
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi with Neon Genesis Evangelion
10. Eureka Seven
TV · 2005 · 50 eps · ★ 8.05
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Mecha with Neon Genesis Evangelion
11. Revolutionary Girl Utena
TV · 1997 · 39 eps · ★ 8.26
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Psychological with Neon Genesis Evangelion
12. Ghost in the Shell
Movie · 1995 · ★ 8.27
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
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13. Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 9.07
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
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14. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi with Neon Genesis Evangelion
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15. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Movie · 2004 · ★ 7.77
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
16. Memories
Movie · 1995 · ★ 7.74
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi with Neon Genesis Evangelion
17. Blame!: The Movie
Movie · 2017 · ★ 7.02
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
18. From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
19. Inuyashiki: Last Hero
TV · 2017 · 11 eps · ★ 7.62
- Shares Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
20. Eden of The East
TV · 2009 · 11 eps · ★ 7.72
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Neon Genesis Evangelion
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Neon Genesis Evangelion; for those, see the Neon Genesis Evangelion watch order.
How the top picks compare with Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion is 26 episodes from 1995, tagged avant garde, award winning, drama and sci-fi. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Neon Genesis Evangelion does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Experiments Lain | 13 episodes, much shorter than Neon Genesis Evangelion | 1998 | Avant Garde, Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi | Mystery, Supernatural |
| RahXephon | 26 episodes | 2002, 7 years newer | Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense | Mystery, Romance, Music |
| Puella Magi Madoka Magica | 12 episodes, much shorter than Neon Genesis Evangelion | 2011, 16 years newer | Award Winning, Drama, Suspense, Psychological | Mahou Shoujo |
| Gurren Lagann | 27 episodes | 2007, 12 years newer | Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Mecha | Adventure |
| Bokurano | 24 episodes | 2007, 12 years newer | Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Mecha | Survival |
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes | 2013, 18 years newer | Award Winning, Drama, Suspense | Action, Gore, Military |
| DARLING in the FRANXX | 24 episodes | 2018, 23 years newer | Drama, Sci-Fi, Mecha | Romance |
| Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time | Movie | 2021, 26 years newer | Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense | — |
Pick by what you loved about Neon Genesis Evangelion
- If you liked the mecha side: RahXephon, Gurren Lagann, Bokurano and DARLING in the FRANXX.
- If you liked the psychological side: Serial Experiments Lain, RahXephon, Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Bokurano.
- If you liked the award winning side: Serial Experiments Lain, RahXephon, Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Gurren Lagann.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Neon Genesis Evangelion: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Neon Genesis Evangelion are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Serial Experiments Lain. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion. RahXephon and Puella Magi Madoka Magica come next.
Is there a short anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Yes: Serial Experiments Lain (13 episodes), Puella Magi Madoka Magica (12 episodes), Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (movie) and Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (movie).
What do Neon Genesis Evangelion fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Neon Genesis Evangelion most often recommend Serial Experiments Lain, RahXephon, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Gurren Lagann and Bokurano.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Neon Genesis Evangelion fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Neon Genesis Evangelion itself are left out.
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