Original subtitles

Of all the times, it just had to show up now!

Man, oh, man!

Due to the special emergency that has been declared,

all lines are currently out of service.

No good, huh?

My cell still doesn't have reception.

And the buses and trains aren't running, either.

"To Shinji V I'll come get you, so wait for me V Attention here, please"

I guess we won't be able to meet up.

Can't be helped. I'll go to a shelter.

All missiles have found their target.

Sorry! Thanks for waiting.

Target is still operational.

Currently continuing to advance towards New Tokyo-3.

The air force doesn't have the power to stop it.

This is all-out war!

Commit the entire 4th Division from the rear, too!

Don't hold anything back! Take out the target at all costs!

How can this be?! That was a direct hit!

The tank battalion has been wiped out.

Guided missiles, bombs, and artillery are completely ineffective.

This is no good! This level of firepower will get us nowhere!

An AT field, as expected?

Yes. Conventional weapons won't be of use against an Angel.

Understood. We'll activate it as planned.

Wait, don't tell me...

They're going to use the N2 mine?!

Get down!

We did it!

--Too bad, it looks like we didn't need you.

--Shock wave incoming. --Too bad, it looks like we didn't need you.

You okay?

Yes... I've got grit in my mouth, though.

Excellent!

Then”.

Here we go!

One, two...!

Thanks a lot. You were a big help.

Not at all. I should be thanking you, Miss Katsuragi.

You can just call me Misato.

And let me just say, it's nice to finally meet you, Shinji Ikari.

Yes.

--What's the status of the target?

--Unable to confirm due to radio interference. --What's the status of the target?

--Unable to confirm due to radio interference. --You saw that explosion. It's over.

Visuals coming back online.

Our ace in the hole...

How can this be?

Damn monster!

I'm so glad the Renault still runs.

I've still got 12 payments left on the loan,

so it wouldn't have been funny if it was suddenly totaled.

I also requested direct express rail service,

so we just might be able to keep to our schedule.

But... you haven't asked a single question, Shinji.

What? No...

I'm the only one who's been talking here.

Pardon me.

It's nothing you need to apologize for,

but like, "What was that huge thing we saw?"

or, "What's going on?" seem like natural questions.

Well, um...

I figured you probably wouldn't give me answers, even if I asked...

You have an odd way of speculating and jumping to conclusions.

It's not very childlike.

It's fine. I'm just doing as my teacher told me.

I see.

Well, that's fine.

Incidentally, what we saw earlier

was a mysterious life form called an Angel.

The 4th Angel.

Its ability to restore itself is quite impressive.

It's a semi-perfect life form that's complete unto itself.

It's only to be expected.

Those who have eaten of the fruit of life, is it?

Yes. They exist to destroy us, who ate of the fruit of wisdom.

Warning, gate closing.

Special service agency, NERV?

--Rush order confirmed. Departing. --Yup. A clandestine organization that answers directly to the UN.

--This train is Special Service C-22. --That's where my father works, isn't it?

--This train is Special Service C-22. --Well, yeah. Do you know what he does?

--Going direct to Nerv Central Station. --Well, yeah. Do you know what he does?

Please be aware that all stations in between will be bypassed.

My teacher told me it's important work to protect mankind.

As of now, command of this operation has been transferred to you.

Let's see what you've got.

Understood.

Ikari, we'll acknowledge that our weapons

don't offer the means to effectively deal with the target.

But are you capable of beating that thing?

That is what NERV is for.

Are we going to see my father now?

Yes, I suppose so.

Dad...

"A1 Passing"

Oh, that reminds me. Did you happen to get an ID from your father?

Oh, yes.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Then make sure you read this.

"NERV..."

Dad's work...

Am I going to do something with them?

Of course. My father would never write me unless he needed something.

I see.

So you don't get along with your father.

You're the same as me.

Awesome!

It's the real Geofront!

Yup. That's our secret base.

NERV Headquarters.

The cornerstone in rebuilding the world.

The stronghold of mankind.

Let's see...

Go out the station's west entrance, turn right at the North #3 gate.

Once we're on Route 8...

This facility is set up to be awfully complicated for some reason.

I'm pretty sure this is the right route...

Um... are we lost?

I'm still not used to things here.

Well, if we just keep moving, we'll get there eventually.

Stage 2 cooldown complete.

Workers are to pull out immediately.

Finish thawing out the conductive parts in the left arm in 3 minutes.

And don't forget the apoptosis data while that's being done.

Roget

Report for Dr. Akagi.

Arrival of Lt. Colonel Katsuragi of Operations Section 1

and one other member confirmed in Shaft S-36.

Unbelievable.

Late again?

O-Oh, Ritsuko.

A full 12 minutes past your scheduled arrival time.

You were so late, I came to get you, Lt. Colonel Katsuragi.

We have neither time nor manpower, you know.

Sorry!

--So this is the boy? --Yup.

Technology Division, Section 1, Chief Officer of Project E, Ritsuko Akagi.

Nice to meet you.

Yes.

Then I'll leave the rest to you.

First reunion in three years...

Vice Commander, the target is on the move again.

Got it.

All personnel to battle stations condition one.

Repeating. All personnel to battle stations condition one.

Prepare to intercept ground target.

Shinji Ikari, there's something I want to show you.

The ultimate multipurpose humanoid decisive weapon made by man.

The synthetic human, Evangelion.

This is Unit-01.

This is mankind's final trump card.

Is this also part of my father's work?

It is.

It's been a while.

Dad...

We have a mission.

A mission?!

Unit-00 is under suspension, isn't it?

You're not planning on using Unit-01, are you?

There is no other way.

--Shinji Ikari. --Yes?

You are the pilot.

Dad, why did you send for me?

For exactly the reasons that you think I did.

So you expect me to pilot this and fight that thing out there?!

That's right.

I don't like this! Why are you doing this now?!

I thought you didn't need me, Dad!

I merely summoned you because you're required.

Why me?

Because it's impossible for anyone else.

This is impossible.

It's completely new to me! There's no way I can do this!

Have it explained to you.

That's just...

I can't possibly do this!

There's no way I can pilot this thing!

If you're going to pilot it, hurry up. Otherwise...

Go home!

Damn bastard's figured out we're here.

Level 1, Armor Plating 8 destroyed.

Shinji, there's no time.

Fire in various areas of Block D.

Emergency lockdown of all corridors within designated area.

Get in it.

I don't want to.

I came all this way... This isn't fair!

Shinji, what did you come here for?

You mustn't run away. Not from your father.

And above all else, not from yourself.

I know that!

But... there's no way I can do this!

Fuyutsuki.

Wake up Rei for me.

Can we use her?

It's not as if she's dead.

All right.

--Rei. --Yes?

We can't use the spare. You'll go again.

Yes.

Switch the core unit of Unit-01 to the L-00 type and reactivate!

Roger. Canceling current operation. Reactivating.

Activation command initialized.

I really am...

...someone that no one needs.

Target has crossed the last line of defense.

Continuing to advance to a position directly overhead.

Are you all right?!

I mustn't run...

I mustn't run, I mustn't run, I mustn't run!

I mustn't run!

I'll do it.

I'll pilot it.

Stage 3 cooldown complete.

Flywheel rotation halted.

Disengagin9-

Auxiliary voltage nominal.

Terminal signal plug ejected.

Roger. Inserting entry plug.

Releasing spinal cord transmission system.

Preparing connection.

Probe insertion complete.

--Plug depth holding at 20.

--Psychological contamination is within the standard range. --Plug depth holding at 20.

Holding at +02 to -05.

Interior anchored.

Roger that. Initiate primary contact.

Flooding entry plug.

What is this?

It's fine. Your lungs will be filled with LCL.

It'll allow your blood to be oxygenated directly.

You'll get used to it in no time.

Main power source connected.

Roger that.

Initiating secondary contact.

Connecting interface.

A-10 neural connection nominal.

LCL charge is normal.

Set cognitive morphology to Japanese as the principal language.

Primary Contact is completely nominal.

Opening communication channel.

Checklist all clear up to Number 1405.

Measuring synapses. Synchronization rate, 41.3%.

He doesn't even have the aid of the plug suit. That's amazing.

Harmonics are all normal.

No instabilities.

We can do this!

Prepare for launch!

Preparing for launch!

Disengage Lock Bolt 01!

Disengage confirmed.

Retracting umbilical bridge.

Disengage Lock Bolt 02!

Removing Restraint Gear 01.

Likewise, removing Restraint Gear 02.

Releasing safeties Numbers 1 through 15.

Release confirmed.

Current status, Unit-01 is free.

Internal batteries fully charged.

External power source connection, nominal.

Roger that. Move Eva Unit-01 to the launch pad.

Trajectory displacement negligible for all linear rails.

Electromagnetic induction system is operating normally.

Unit-01 currently traveling along Path K-52.

Launch sequence proceeding as planned.

The Eva has arrived at the launch terminal hub.

Launch path is clear. All green.

Preparation for launch complete.

Roger that.

You have no problem with this, I trust?

Of course not.

If we do not defeat the Angel, we have no future.

Ikari, you're really all right with this?

Launch!

Ready. Shinji?

Yes.

Release final safety!

Evangelion Unit-01, lift off!

Shinji, just think about walking for now.

Walk...

He walked!

Walk...

Shinji, pull it together!

Quick! You have to get up fast!

Shinji, calm down!

That's not your arm being grabbed!

What about the Eva's defense system?

The signal isn't functioning!

--The field is not deployed! --Is it hopeless?

--Left arm damaged! --Circuitry disconnected!

Shinji, dodge!

A crack has developed on the front of the cranium!

The armor won't last much longer!

Damage to the head! Extent of damage unknown!

We have a problem keeping it operational!

Status?!

The synchronization graph is inverting! The pulse is reversing!

Break the circuit! Keep it from progressing!

It's no use! It's rejecting the signal! We can't get through!

How's Shinji doing?

No response on the monitors. Unknown if he's alive or dead!

Unit-01 has completely shut down.

Misato!

So this is it, then.

Abort mission! Make the pilot's safety our top priority!

Force-eject the plug!

No good! We have no control!

What?!

The Eva has reactivated!

That's impossible! It shouldn't be able to move!

It can't be...

It's gone berserk...

We've won.

An AT field?!

It's no use. As long as it's got an AT field...

He can't touch the Angel!

Left arm, restored!

Incredible!

Unit-01 has also deployed an AT field!

It's neutralizing the phase space!

No, it's eroding it.

It got through that AT field like it was nothing...

What about the Eva?

So that's the Eva's...

...true form.

Have you picked out a name?

If it's a boy, we'll name him Shinji. if it's a girl, Rei.

Shinji... Rei...

Shinji... Shinji...

Ayanami...

Shinji...

Rei...

Rei... lkari...

Rei...

Wrong.

Rei... Ayanami.

I don't know this ceiling.

The 4th Angel's attack and its destruction...

Plus, the acquisition of the third child

and the Eva Unit-01's first time in action.

All as planned, for the most part.

The astronomical repair cost of Unit-01 was unexpected, though.

Compared to Unit-00's suspension, that's not such a problem.

We have completed the recovery of Eva Unit-01.

It's currently being held in Cage 6.

The inspection is set to take place at 1000 hours today.

What about the recorder from when it went berserk?

No data. Nothing was recorded.

As a result, the cause remains unknown.

Its reliability as a weapon is...

...a bit too harsh to swallow.

Even if it's malfunctioning somewhat,

it's fine as long as it can be used again when the 5th Angel appears.

You needn't be concerned.

Now that Unit-0'l has been assigned to active duty,

Unit-02 and its designated pilot

are currently undergoing performance evaluation in Germany as well.

Make sure Unit-03 and the rest are also constructed according to schedule.

It is your duty to appropriately utilize NERV and the Evas.

We are counting on you not to disappoint us.

Precisely. Annihilating the Angels is only part of our covenant with Lilith.

The Human Instrumentality Project.

What we ultimately desire is the execution of that plan.

I know.

All will go according to Seele's plan.

The disintegration of the Angel after it lost its AT field...

It's beyond anything we anticipated.

Truly, the bloody pool of Hell.

It sort of reminds me of the Second Impact. Not a pleasant feeling.

The Evas can win against Angels.

That fact alone gives mankind a sliver of hope.

It seems the pilot shouldering that hope just woke up.

Dr. Ugai. Dr. Ugai of Internal Medicine 'l,

please Contact Dr. Azuma of Surgery 1 immediately.

The medical conference on Incident B will be held as planned.

Coordinators, please gather in Conference Room 2.

Alone?

That's right.

His room will be in Block 6 up ahead. I trust you have no problem with that?

No.

You're fine with that, Shinji?

It's fine. I'd rather be alone.

It's the same, no matter where I go.

What did you say?!

Like I said, I've decided to have Shinji stay at my place.

I already got permission from the higher-ups.

You don't have to worry. I'd never lay a hand on a kid.

That goes without saying!

What a thing to say! Honestly! You're always like this!

She never did have a sense of humor.

Now, then, we better live it up tonight!

Doing what?

Throwing a welcome party for my new roomie, of course.

--So you're really moving? --Yes!

After all, we never dreamed that this place would really become a war zone!

That's so true!

My husband is telling me that the children and I should evacuate.

I hear there were over 100 relocation notices filed today alone.

I would imagine so!

It may be a fortified city, but you can't count on NERV for anything!

Just remembering yesterday's incident sends shivers down my spine!

I know!

Sorry about this, but I'm going to make a tiny little side trip.

Where are we going?

Somewhere nice.

Somehow...

...it's a rather lonely city.

It's time.

Awesome!

The buildings are growing!

This fortified city was built to intercept Angels.

New Tokyo-3.

That's our city.

And it's the city that you protected.

I think your stuff should've arrived already.

To be honest, I just moved here the other day myself.

Okay, come on in.

Uh, um...

Thank you for having me.

Shinji, this is your home.

I-I'm home.

Welcome home.

It's a tiny bit messy, but don't let it bother you.

This mess is...

...a tiny bit?

Oh, sorry! Would you put the food away in the fridge?!

S-Sure.

Ice.

Snacks.

Nothing but beer!

What kind of life does she lead?

Thanks for the food!

Thanks for the food...

I swear, these are the moments that make life worth living!

Huh?

Aren't you going to eat?

It's pretty good, even though it's all instant.

No, um...

I'm not used to meals like this, so...

No being a finicky eater!

No, that's not it.

Uh, um...

Fun, isn't it?

Eating together like this?

Uh, right.

Now, starting today, this is your home,

so make yourself completely comfortable, okay?

Uh, right.

I swear! All you say is right, right, right, right! It's such a drag!

You're a boy, aren't you?! Look sharp! You gotta look sharp!

Right...

Oh, well.

Whatever's bothering you, go take a bath and just wash it away!

Bathing is the laundry of life.

M-M-Miss Misato!

What?

Huh?

Oh, him?

He's a hot spring penguin, a kind of bird.

Birds like that exist?!

15 years ago, yes. There used to be lots of them!

His name is Pen Pen.

As fate would have it, he lives here. He's our other roomie.

Never mind that. Why don't you cover yourself up?

I wonder if my happy act was a little too forced...

Maybe he's the one who can see right through me.

Miss Misato Katsuragi...

She's not a bad person...

Bathing is the laundry of life.

But...

Baths remind me more of unpleasant things...

How did Rei seem?

You went to the hospital this afternoon, didn't you?

There's no problem.

Preparing to reactivate the currently suspended Unit-00 takes priority.

Are you sure about your son?

Psychologically speaking, he seems quite unstable.

Let him be.

It'll actually be a good excuse to bring Unit-00 out of suspension.

Then we will act in accordance with Lt. Colonel Katsuragi's suggestion.

"Shin's Room V"

The third boy, suddenly selected, without even a preliminary report.

And the timing of the Angel attack, as if in response to that.

Add to that the fact that Commander lkari's son was forcibly recruited.

It's definitely a case that leaves me feeling uneasy.

But...

...for all that, we defeated that Angel, I guess I'm actually also...

...not all that thrilled.

Another ceiling that I don't know...

I guess that's only natural.

There's no place that I'm familiar with in this city.

...this is your home.

Why am I here?

Shinji, I'm opening the door.

I forgot to tell you something.

You did something admirable that's deserving of praise.

You can be proud of yourself.

Goodnight, Shinji.

Hang in there.

Sorry, transfer kid,

but I hadta sock ya good.

It wasn't gonna feel right until I did.

Sorry about this.

His little sister got hurt in the commotion the other day.

Well, so there you have it.

It's not like I'm piloting it because I want to, either.

What about it was deserving of praise?

Why do I have to get beat up, just because I was piloting the Eva?

--Are you ready, Shinji? --Yes.

All Angels have a part called the core.

Destroying it is the only way we can physically eradicate an Angel.

So aim for it. Center in on the target and pull the trigger.

Keep doing this meticulously and learn to do it by feel.

Right.

Very good.

Continue practicing the induction mode.

Right.

But I'm surprised that Shinji agreed to be a pilot.

To meekly obey what others tell him to do...

I think that's how he makes his way through life.

Center in on the target and pull the trigger.

Center in on the target and pull the trigger. Center in on the target and pull the trigger.

Center in on the target and pull the trigger.

That reminds me.

I heard Shinji got hit by a classmate on his first day at school.

Is security for the pilots adequate?

There's no problem with the Intelligence Department's surveillance system.

He wasn't hurt that badly anyway.

Besides, if possible, it's best not to interfere with his private life.

But you're living with him.

His maintenance is part of your job, isn't it?

All the more reason to do so.

He's more naive and complicated than I'd expected.

Complaining already?

You're the one who grandly declared that you would take him in.

Shut UP. you!

You're right, though.

Shinji's personality may not be geared towards making friends.

Have you ever heard of the hedgehog's dilemma?

Hedgehog?

Those spiky critters?

With hedgehogs, even if they want to share their warmth with someone else,

the closer they draw together,

the more they hurt each other with the quills that cover their bodies.

The same can be said for humans.

Right now, somewhere in his heart, Shinji must be afraid of that pain,

"Year 2, Class A"

which has made him fearful.

--Unbelievable, right? --I know!

Well, he'll come to realize it someday.

That becoming an adult means...

...repeatedly getting close, then getting away from other people,

to find that distance where you can keep from hurting each other too much.

I hope so.

When are they gonna approve the budget to repair Building B here anyway?!

Maintaining the Evas and keeping them equipped takes top priority.

It's probably never happening.

But my butt gets so cold.

Emergency summons. I'll be going on ahead.

Mobile object identified optically.

E747 has also verified the target.

Analysis pattern is blue.

No doubt about it. It's the 5th Angel.

All personnel, battle stations condition one.

Roger that.

The city is preparing for ground-to-air interception.

New Tokyo-3 transitioning to battle configuration.

Central Block, commencing retraction.

Central Block and Districts 1 through 7 have been retracted.

Government ministries and related departments have been notified.

Target is continuing to advance.

Air defense system currently operating at 48%.

Status of non-combat personnel and civilians?

We already have a report indicating they have all been evacuated.

Elementary and middle school students, please stay with your class.

Residents, please gather in your designated block.

District 7's lost children center is set up at Shelter 323.

Man, they're doing it again.

Just text again?

It's what they call a news blackout.

They won't let us civilians see.

And it's such a big event, too.

A waste of the taxpayers' money.

There are some people in this world who need these bullets to be used.

The Japanese government has requested the mobilization of the Evangelions.

What a pesky bunch. We'll mobilize, whether they request it or not.

Entry commencing.

LCL charged.

Crimp lock released.

Dad isn't even watching. Why am I piloting this thing again?

When people hate me for it...

Hey, I want to talk to you about something alone.

--What d'you want? --Just for a bit, okay?

Oh, all right.

That's right, and then...

--Class Rep. --What?

We two gotta go to the john!

Honestly! You should've gone earlier!

So, what's up?

I want to see it, just once, before I die!

"Do Not Use"

It's the real thing!

And there's no knowing when the enemy will come along again!

C'mon now, Kensuke... If we let this chance slip by, we may never get another!

Come on, please! Help me undo the lock!

Oh, all right.

Ya sure are upfront about the things ya want.

Shinji, time to mobilize. Are you ready?

--Yes. --Listen to me.

As you neutralize the enemy's AT field, fire a volley using the Gatling gun.

--Just like we practiced. You'll be fine. --Yes.

Launch!

Awesome! This makes all that hard work worth it.

Ooh! I've been waiting for this!

There it is!

--AT field deployed. --Center in on the target and pull the trigger.

--Just as we planned. All right, Shinji? --Center in on the target and pull the trigger.

Yes!

You idiot! The blast cloud is obscuring the enemy!

What the heck? He's already gettin' thrashed!

He'll be fine.

We're sending out the spare rifle!

Take it!

Shinji?

Shinji?!

"Recording"

Aw, man!

Maybe the beating you gave him is affecting him.

Sh-Shut up!

--Umbilical cable severed! --Eva has switched to internal power!

Operational time, 4 minutes and 53 seconds left!

It's coming this way!

Shinji, are you all right? Shinji?!

What's the damage?

No problems. He can still fight!

Shinji's classmates?!

What are they doing there?!

Why isn't he fightin' it?

Because we're here...

He can't move around freely!

Unit-01 has 3 minutes and 28 seconds of operational time left!

Contact surface melting! Damage at 58%!

Shinji.

Let those two into the cockpit.

Once you have them, you'll temporarily retreat.

We'll start over.

You two, get in! Hurry!

What the heck?! There's water!

The camera! The camera!

Contact surface, Protective Film 3 is melting!

Now! Retreat!

Extraction route is Number 34!

--Transfer kid, they're tellin' ya to run! --Retreat to the east of the mountains!

--Transfer kid! --I mustn't run. I mustn't run.

I mustn't run!

Progressive knife equipped!

Shinji, follow my orders! Retreat!

Shinji!

That idiot...

Unit-0'l has 30 seconds of operational time left!

28...

27... 26... 25... 24... 23... 22...

13... 12... 11... 10... 9... 8...

7... 6... 5... A-... 3... 2... 1 ...

Eva Unit-01 has come to a halt!

Target has completely disintegrated.

" "

Why did you ignore my orders?

I apologize.

I am in charge of your missions, aren't I?

Yes.

You are obligated to follow my orders.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Make sure this never happens again.

Yes.

Do you really understand what I'm saying?!

Yes, I understand, Miss Misato.

What does it matter anymore? We won.

I'll pilot it when I'm told to. That's all you want, right?

Enough, I'm done here. Go on home and get some rest.

The next station is Nagao Pass. Nagao Pass.

The exit will be on the right side.

Come on! Low prices! Low prices! Young, lively girls offering great bargains!

Super tired?! We'll be your guide to paradise!

So he's not coming home.

That idiot.

Ikari. Shinji Ikari.

"Year 2, Class A"

What's this? Already absent so soon after transferring?

Well, that's fine. Then I'm going to return your tests from the other day.

What?!

Enough already!

Please take me back to Miss Misato!

Did walking around make you feel better, Shinji Ikari?

Not really.

I don't care anymore. Not about any of it.

I have no freedom anymore.

There's nothing for me, but to pilot the Eva.

That's the only reason my dad summoned me, after all.

Fine. I'll pilot it.

If that'll make everyone happy, I'm fine with that.

Everyone? What about you?

I know it's impossible for me.

Everyone probably knows it, too!

But even so, there's Ayanami, who's injured, and you and Dad...

That's enough!

Other people have nothing to do with this!

Decide for yourself whether you're going to continue piloting the Eva.

If you don't want to, you can leave.

You're completely free to choose.

Do whatever you like.

Your son ultimately behaved exactly as planned.

Yes. Next, I'll have him get closer to Rei.

The plan will remain unchanged.

The script we've had since 14 years ago...

Children with destiny built into them...

It's too cruel.

No holdin' back now.

Just hurry up and do it!

Or I won't feel right 'bout this!

Well, as you can see, he's the straight shooter type. So, do it for him.

We're even now! Sorry I hit ya, Ikari.

Go, Kayoko!

--Lose! --Lose and you're treating us to pizza!

All right! Go! Go!

--Not so fast! --Please! Give me one more chance!

--Ew! The boys are watching! --Perverts!

Naughty, naught)”

Suzuhara's eyes are so pervy!

Ikari!

Rei Ayanami, 14 years old.

The first qualified pilot, chosen according to the Marduk Report.

The first girl.

In other words, the designated pilot for the Evangelion Prototype Unit-00.

Her history is a blank.

It's been completely erased.

And to save Ayanami, my dad...

Abnormality in activation system!

We also have a problem in Stage 3!

Signs of internal rejection in central nerve element as well!

Interference in main transmission system. Currently in flux!

Pulse reversing!

We can't stop it!

Direct monitors disconnected.

Plug depth unstable! It's being drawn towards the Eva!

Abort contact. Emergency shutdown of circuits up to Number 6.

It's no use! The signal isn't getting through!

Unit-00 is out of our control!

Abort experiment. Cut the power.

Yes, sir!

Unit-00 has switched to auxiliary power.

35 seconds until complete shutdown.

Automatic dampening system still not functional.

It's dangerous! Please get back!

Auto-ejection activating.

No!

Unit-00 is still out of our control!

The special Bakelite! Hurry!

Rei!

10 seconds until complete shutdown.

8... 7... 6...

Sun: 4'... 3-.-...

2... 1 ...

Unit-00 has shut down completely.

Rei, are you all right?!

Rei!

I see...

That's a hard story to swallow.

It's been expunged from the official report,

but it most definitely happened.

To bring Unit-00 back out from suspension after going berserk like that...

Aren't we being a bit hasty?

The Angels have appeared once again.

We urgently need to reinforce our arsenal.

That's true, but...

Rei's reactivation test has already been done.

And there's no problem with Unit-00 itself, either.

Once the neural connections are calibrated...

She'll immediately be put back on active duty, huh?

I wonder why Ayanami's always alone...

Eva Unit-01 entering Stage 3 cooldown.

--The earlier harmonics and synchronization tests were nominal. --Cage 6, please shut down all systems up through Phase 3.

--All target values cleared. --Copy all personal data for the entry plug to Melchior.

--Roger that. --Copy all personal data for the entry plug to Melchior.

--Roger that. Psychological contamination coefficient not detected. --Melchior, roger that. Connecting circuitry.

Commencing Stage 3 cooldown.

--Copying situation data from Casper to Melchior.

--Currently, Unit-01's plug depth is 0.8. --Copying situation data from Casper to Melchior.

--Error in measurement is within acceptable bounds.

--State of all protein solutions are satisfactory. --Error in measurement is within acceptable bounds.

--No anomalies. --150 minute countdown until restart of Unit-00 transmission test.

Roger that. Routine synchronization test Program 508 completed.

Shinji, thank you for your time.

How is it living with him?

Not bad. I've gotten used to it somewhat.

Still feeling nervous?

This isn't your first time living with a guy, right?

This is different from 8 years ago.

And this isn't a romance anyway.

Oh, I don't know about that.

Maybe Shinji decided to stick around because of you.

You're wrong there.

It's probably because his father's here.

He wants his father to see him, get to know him, have contact with him...

He just wants one word of praise from him.

I think he just wants love, so he doesn't feel lonely.

His conflict with his father...

He's the same as you.

I wonder why Commander Ikari is so utterly disinterested in his own son.

He seems to have conversations with Rei.

It's so unbalanced.

These days, men feel entitled to only be interested in themselves.

It's become a tough time for women.

Now, then...

It's time. I have to get back.

As workaholic as ever, aren't you?

Misato, if you're going home, here.

Shinji's official security card and Rei Ayanami's renewed one.

I missed giving it to her earlier.

Could you ask Shinji to deliver it tomorrow?

Sure.

Rei Ayanami...

Why does Dad smile?

Why won't he smile for me?

Excuse me...

Excuse me. It's Ikari.

Ayanami, I'm coming in.

I wonder if these are Ayanami's...

Err, uh...

I wasn't really...

Would you get off?

Um...!

What?

I'm, um... That is...

I was... a-a-asked...

So, uh... What was it?

Oh, th-the card... there's a new card, so I was asked to deliver it...

So... So...

It's not like I intended...

Because Miss Ritsuko forgot to give it to you.

I-It's true.

And no one answered the door when I rang the doorbell...

The door was unlocked...

The Central Dogma is currently open.

Group 3, please use Direct Gate 4.

This is your new one. Miss Ritsuko asked me to give it to you.

Sorry about earlier.

What for?

Hey, aren't you scared?

Of getting on that Evangelion again?

Why?

I heard you were badly injured during the last experiment, so...

I was wondering if you were still fine with it...

Yes, I'm fine.

But you don't know when it might go berserk again and put you in danger.

We could lose against an Angel and be killed.

You're Commander lkari's son, aren't you?

Yes.

Don't you have faith in your father's work?

Of course, not! A father like him...

Object under surveillance has crossed the Odawara Defense Line.

Analysis complete on unidentified flying object.

Pattern, blue. Confirmed to be an Angel.

As expected, the 6th Angel.

Yes.

We'll send Unit-01 out.

Eva Unit-01, prepare for launch!

Switching to anti-air intercept equipment.

Target entering airspace over Lake Ashi.

Eva Unit-01 ready to launch!

Launch!

High energy reading within target!

--What?! --It can't be!

Dodge it!

Drop the synchronization rate to the minimum.

Deploy defensive shield!

Abort interception! Execute emergency recovery of Eva Unit-01!

We can't! The catapult has melted! It won't operate!

What about the AT field?

Deployed to the maximum.

It's just barely managing to maintain its integrity.

No more! I've had enough!

Let me out of here!

Let me out, Dad!

Scrap the mission plan! Prioritize the pilot's safety!

Emergency plug ejection!

No.

If we lose the pilot right now, the Eva's AT field will vanish.

That will leave us in a most grave situation.

But...

We have no choice.

Forcible recovery of unit!

Detonate the explosive bolts!

Target has ceased its attack.

Unit-01 recovered! Transferring to Emergency Cage 99!

Medical team, stand by!

Top priority goes to cooling the LCL inside the plug!

Pilot confirmed. Pulse is faint.

Maximize the plug suit's life support functionalities.

Cardiac massage!

Yes, ma'am.

Steady pulse confirmed!

Force-eject the plug.

Emergency drainage of LCL.

Ye S,

LCL draining.

Get him medical treatment right away!

Target is currently invading us from directly overhead, drilling towards the Geofront.

So it's out to directly attack NERV Headquarters here.

Okay, I want everyone to report the results of their analysis.

Based on the earlier combat data, we have surmised that the target

automatically eliminates all hostiles within a certain range.

Meaning, close-quarter combat using Evas is impossible.

What about its AT field?

Up and running.

On top of which, its phase pattern is constantly shifting,

making its external shape unstable, and it will be extremely difficult to neutralize it.

According to Magi's calculations,

in order to penetrate the target's AT field using aerial N2 bombs,

we'd need an amount that would destroy NERV Headquarters along with it.

Magi II in Matsushiro also came to the same conclusion.

The Japanese government and the UN forces are currently proposing

an attack that involves NERV Headquarters self-destructing.

What an absurd proposal. They're thinking like this isn't their problem.

It's all over if we lose this place.

But the drill in question has gotten past Armor Level 02

and it's already making inroads into Level 03.

To date, 22 levels have been completed.

Penetration of every Kakmo armor belt directly above Headquarters is estimated to occur by...

...tomorrow morning, 6 minutes and 54 seconds past midnight.

That's 10 hours and 14 minutes from now.

On top of which, Unit-O0 hasn't been calibrated yet, so it's not combat-ready.

The earlier damage to Unit-01

means it won't be operating properly for quite some time.

These conditions aren't favorable for us...

We're truly hemmed in from all sides.

Shall we raise a white flag?

Nice thought.

But before we do that, there's a tiny thing I want to do.

That top secret document from the SSDF Research Institute...

Intelligence has it, right?

What?

But really...

You sure came up with a crazy plan this time,

Operation Chief Katsuragi.

I'm insulted that you'd call it crazy.

It's executable in the 9 hours we have left.

And it's an eminently solid plan.

Operation Yashima.

Just as the name indicates,

you're requisitioning electrical power from all of Japan...

And you've commandeered the high power self-propelled positron cannon,

a top-secret prototype being developed by the SSDF Research Institute.

It's incomplete, so for the things that it can't auto-calibrate,

you're going to use the Eva as a precision sniper.

The UN Forces are one thing,

but I'm amazed you were able to talk the SSDF of Internal Affairs into this.

Well, they owe me a lot of favors.

Set a fox to catch a fox...

Tonight, from midnight to dawn,

there will be a large-scale nationwide power outage.

We ask for your cooperation.

Repeating...

...from midnight to dawn, there will be a large-scale...

...nationwide power outage.

--We ask for your cooperation. --Okay, here goes.

Yeah.

Repeating.

Tonight, from midnight to dawn,

there will be a large-scale nationwide power outage.

We ask for your cooperation.

The Angel's drill has penetrated Armor Level 7.

How are things looking with the power system?

Power system will be supplied directly from the New Gotenba substation

and two auxiliary locations.

Currently, laying superconductive supply cables towards Lower Futago Mountain.

Including the transformer system,

all lines are expected to be online by 2250 hours tonight.

How's the progress on the sniper system?

No problems in putting it together.

We'll manage to get it done before the start time of the operation.

Status of Eva Unit-01?

Currently refitting with Type G sniper equipment.

The work will be complete in 2 hours.

Roger. That just leaves the issue of the pilot.

But do you suppose he'll get in again?

How do you intend to handle the matter of Unit-01's pilot?

Tests have yet to be run on the dummy plugs.

We'll have the current pilot keep working until they're practical for use.

In the worst case scenario, brainwashing?

If it doesn't work out, we'll just have to use Rei.

Have Rei pilot Unit-01?

Wouldn't that be exceedingly dangerous?

No matter what means we have to use,

we must defeat eight more Angels.

Only then will it all begin...

I don't like piloting the Eva.

It's expected that I do well, so no one praises me for it.

If I fail, everyone hates me.

At worst, I'll just die.

Why am I here?

I came here thinking something might change.

That something good might happen.

I didn't come to feel miserable.

Do you plan to keep on living like that,

running away from unpleasant experiences?

Live?

Why am I alive?

I used to think being alive was pointless.

No one needs me. Not Dad. Not Miss Misato.

I'm not needed if I'm not an Eva pilot.

That's why I have no choice but to pilot the Eva.

That's why I can be here.

But when I pilot the Eva...

The same ceiling again...

This is all I get when I get in the Eva...

Ayanami...

You've been here the whole time?

Tomorrow at 0000 hours, Operation Yashima will commence.

The schedule is as follows.

Pilots Ikari and Ayanami will both report to Terminal 2 at 1930 hours today.

2000 hours, we will accompany Unit-01 and Unit-00 and get in position.

2005 hours, launch.

2030 hours, arrive at Fortress II at Futago Mountain.

After that, standby until further orders.

Tomorrow, when the date changes, the operation will commence.

Your meal.

I don't want to eat anything.

We'll be departing in 90 minutes.

They expect me to get in that thing again?

--They do. --I've had enough.

I don't ever want to be so scared again.

Scared sick...

And I can't even run away.

You're scared of the Eva?

Then why don't you stay in bed?

Stay in bed?

I'll pilot Unit-01.

Ayaharni!

Farewell.

Enemy drill has gotten past Armor Level 17.

4 hours and 55 minutes until it breaks through to NERV Headquarters.

The New West Hakone Line and the South Tounosawa Aerial Line 3 are now online.

Bank 16 substation is currently being installed.

Installment of the 500,000 volt normal transformers is on schedule.

No change to timetable.

Transformer Array 28 has arrived 5 minutes late.

Coordinators, please work on getting them connected quickly.

Commencing preliminary Stage 4 simulations.

Rechecking backup recovery system.

All SMES have been installed.

Commencing successive operation validation starting with Convergence System 1.

Switch tests complete for all super conductive ultra high voltage terminal transformer arrays.

No problems found.

--Hurry up and get the positron cannon anchored! --So this is the prototype jumbo positron cannon...

It's a hasty construction job, but the design is theoretically sound.

We'll forcibly link the zero-point control to the Type G equipment.

Well, we'll be counting on you.

What we may not be able to count on is the pilot.

I hope Misato pulls it off.

Shinji, the rendezvous time has long since passed.

You decided for yourself to remain here, didn't you?

Then do your job properly.

I'm scared of piloting the Eva.

You all have it so easy.

You're always in the safe underground headquarters, giving orders.

I'm the only one facing danger.

It's not fair!

Come with me for a bit.

15 years ago,

half of the human population was lost in the Second Impact.

If the Angels bring about the Third Impact now, this time, mankind will die out for sure.

Not a soul will survive.

I've heard that story many times already.

If we allow an Angel to get to Level EEE of NERV Headquarters,

this place will automatically self-destruct.

Even if we have to die ourselves to kill the Angel,

we'll prevent the Third Impact from happening.

Everyone working here is prepared to pay that price.

This is...

It can't be...

An Eva?

No.

It is the origin of life on this planet

and also the key to its end.

The 2nd Angel, Lilith.

Lilith?

Right. It's also called the trigger of the Third Impact.

To fight in the Eva and to protect Lilith.

That's something only you can do.

We've entrusted the future of mankind to you and the Eva.

It's such a hard job... Why me?

There's no reason. That destiny happened to be yours, that's all.

However, it's not as if you're the only one risking your life in this fight.

We're in it together.

I'll try... piloting it again.

Now, I will inform you of your respective roles in this operation.

--Shinji. --Yes?

You'll be the gunner in Unit-01.

Yes, ma'am.

Rei, you'll be in charge of defense in Unit-00.

Yes, ma'am.

You will be required to act with greater precision on this operation.

To that end, because Unit-00 hasn't been calibrated yet,

Unit-01 gives us a greater advantage, even though it still needs repairs.

Listen to me, Shinji.

Positrons are affected by the Earth's rotation, magnetic field, and gravity,

so they will not move in a straight line.

Don't forget to compensate for those factors.

Accurately penetrate the core and only the core.

I won't be able to tell where the core is.

Don't worry.

Inside the target,

there's a part that materializes only while it's in combat mode.

We've surmised that that's the core.

We'll enter all the specifics of the target location and the fire guidance solution,

so you just do things by the book

and pull the trigger when the center reticle lines up.

The machines will do the rest.

However, there is only one terminal convergence point for the power.

Therefore, Unit-0'l cannot move away from its firing position.

Meaning, I can't run away.

That's right.

Then, if I miss and the enemy fires back...

Don't think about unnecessary things right now.

Think only about destroying it in one shot.

Or we'll be in a huge pinch, is that it?

Sol...

So I just have to protect Unit-01?

That's right.

I understand.

It's time. Both of you, get changed.

Yes, ma'am.

We might...

We might die on this mission.

No.

You won't die.

Because I'll protect you.

I'm not worth protecting.

A message left with the PR Department at Headquarters.

Um, this is Suzuhara.

Ikari... Nah, lemme call ya Shinji.

Shinji, we're countin' on ya!

Uh, this is Aida.

Ikari, hang in there.

Ayanami, why do you pilot the Eva?

Because it's a bond.

A bond?

Right, a bond.

With my dad?

With everyone.

I guess you're strong, Ayanami.

Because, I have nothing else.

It's time.

Let's go.

Farewell.

Presently counting down to midnight.

It's time.

Shinji, I'm grateful to you, just for getting in the Eva.

Thank you.

Commence Operation Yashima! Prepare to fire the positron cannon!

Initiate Stage 1 connections!

Roger. All regions, switching primary and secondary substation systems.

Throwing all switches. Initiate connections.

Every power generator facility operating at maximum capacity.

0.7 until maximum output limit.

No problems in the power supply system.

Frequency transducer capacity expanded to 65 million kilowatts.

All inverters operating normally.

Stage 1 Breaker System progressively activating.

Districts 1 through 803, open transmission lines.

Voltage stable. System frequency holding at 50 hertz.

Stage 2 connections!

--New Gotenba substation coming online. --New Susono substation coming online.

New Yugawara auxiliary substation also coming online.

Voltage fluctuation within range.

--Stage 3 connections! --Roger.

All power to the expanded Futago Mountain substation.

Power transmission maintaining maximum voltage.

All coolant systems operating at maximum output.

Superconductive transformer coming online.

Flywheel rotation starting up.

Frequency and converted power from Western Japan holding at maximum levels!

Stage 3 connections normal.

Roger that. Send message to Fortress IV and V.

Commence operation as scheduled.

Observation planes are to pull out immediately.

Ground Attack System 3, vaporized!

It's going to notice us. Don't give it any time!

Next!

Battery 2 is hit!

VLS Array 8 vaporized!

Ground Attack System 4, commencing attack.

Missile Position 6, wiped out.

Laser Array firing third wave!

Next, Battery 7, commence attack! Positron accelerator charging. Plus 'l tera.

Convergence holding at 38,000 revolutions.

Compression density increasing, approaching firing readiness.

Transmission output increasing.

Voltage operational conversion rate reaching 0.019%.

--Shutting down damaged circuit! --Hurry up and switch it!

Drop in power is within acceptable range.

Protective system circuitry active. Commencing recovery operation.

Stage 4 connections normal.

Release final safeties!

Cock the gun!

Commencing final entry of firing solution.

Compensation for Earth rotation and gravity, +0.0009.

Fire control system automatically tracking target.

Positron cannon magnetic acceleration field stable.

Sight adjusted.

Positrons accelerating. 0.2 to firing. 0.1.

Stage 5, final connections!

All power to ultra high voltage discharge system.

Discharge plugs 1 through 9, ready!

Final adjustments to positron accelerator cavity.

Pulse is stable. No anomalies detected.

I don't have the resolve that Ayanami does.

Nor am I confident that I can do well piloting the Eva.

I don't know why. I was just able to get it to move.

Protect mankind?

It's so crucial and I can't even get my mind wrapped around it...

Why me?

13... 12... 11... 10... 9... 8...

7... 6... 5... A-... 3... 2... 1 ...

Fire!

Did we get it?!

--We missed?! --We can't have! With that timing?!

High energy reading coming from target!

All personnel, brace for direct impact!

How's the power system?

Still up and running.

Already beginning to recharge.

And the positron cannon?

It's in good shape. Currently cooling the barrel.

But hard to say if we'll even get another shot.

No confirmation necessary. We just have to give it a try.

Shinji, are you all right?

Hurry, get Unit-01 back to the firing position.

Shinji?

As of this moment, relieve the Unit-01 pilot.

Have the Unit-O0 pilot take over the gunner position.

Ikari!

If we can't use him, we'll just have to drop him.

Please wait!

Instead of running away, he got in the Eva.

As long as he does not withdraw of his own will,

we should entrust this to him!

Shinji, we're countin' on ya!

lkari, hang in there.

Please have faith in your own son.

I will also place my faith in the Unit-01 pilot.

I'll leave it to you. Do as you see fit.

Thank you, sir.

Shinji?

Yes'?

One more time, along with all the power of Japan,

our wish, the future of mankind,

and the lives of all surviving life forms...

I'm placing it all in your hands.

Do your best.

I will.

Barrel locked in position.

Readjusting discharge system.

Unit-01 has discarded Type G equipment.

Switching final firing system to manual.

Enemy drill has reached Point Zero above Headquarters.

Hurry up with the second round!

Fuse exchanged.

Barrel cooling complete.

Power transmission system maintaining maximum output.

Ground workers evacuated.

All discharge plugs operating normally.

Firing solution reentered.

Further error compensation will be left to the pilot's manual controls.

Pressure, 0.2 until it's ready to fire!

Target displaying high energy reading again!

Not good!

Shinji!

Ayaharni!

--The shield isn't going to hold! --Can't we fire yet?!

20 more seconds!

Hurry!

Hurry! Hurry!

Hurry!

We did it!

Ayaharni!

Ayaharni!

Ayaharni!

Are you all right, Ayanami?!

Ayaharni!

You have nothing else...? Don't say things like that.

Don't say sad things like ”Farewell" when you're leaving.

Why are you crying?

I'm sorry.

I don't know what to do at times like this.

I think smiling would be good.

I know.

The boy over there's awoken and we've entered the summation stage, right?

That's right.

The Apocrypha of the Dead Sea Scrolls has moved on to the Book of Law.

The time of the covenant is close at hand.

The third one again, huh?

You sure haven't changed.

I'm looking forward to seeing you,

Shinji Ikari.

It's only love... It's only love...

If I could have just one wish come true

Let me sleep near you; I don't care where it is

Beautiful world

My gaze will always be on you, unwavering

Beautiful boy

You don't know how beautiful you are yet

It's only love

Asleep or awake, boys' manga, doin' nothin' but dreamin'

You don't like yourself

Not knowing what you want, you just want

Lukewarm tears trail down your cheeks

There's nothing I wanna say

I just want to see you again

I can't say what I wanna say

Maybe I'm a gutless coward

I'm fine with that, though

If I could have just one wish come true

Let me sleep near you; I don't care where it is

Beautiful world

My gaze will always be on you, unwavering

Beautiful boy

You don't know how beautiful you are yet

It's only love

No matter what it is, even if you give it a try and lose out

You'll gain some experience points

I don't need the paper

Nothing important's printed there

How've you been lately?

If you've been doing good

That's fine, never mind

If I can't see you until my world's disappeared

Let me sleep near you; I'm fine with wherever that is

Beautiful world

In the days that pass by so fleetingly

Beautiful boy

Mood fluctuations can't be helped

If I could have just one wish come true

Let me sleep near you

Beautiful world

Beautiful boy

Beautiful world

Beautiful boy

Beautiful world

Beautiful boy

Interim Eva Unit-O5 is mobilized.

Eva Unit-O2 and its pilot are assigned.

Eva Unit-O4 ceases to exist.

The activation experiment that Eva Unit-03 is forced to undergo.

And Eva Unit-06 and its pilot, who come flying from the moon.

As Shinji lkari's story gradually falls apart,

where will it ultimately lead?

Next time, "Evangelion New Theatrical Edition: Break."

Now, then, more fan service coming next time!