Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.

7.8 / 10 2009 1h 52mNR Japanese
AnimationScience FictionActionDrama

Storyline

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Cast & Crew

Megumi Ogata

Megumi Ogata

Shinji Ikari (voice)

Lead
Megumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara

Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)

Yuko Miyamura

Yuko Miyamura

Asuka Shikinami Langley (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)

Kotono Mitsuishi

Kotono Mitsuishi

Misato Katsuragi (voice)

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Ritsuko Akagi (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Ryoji Kaji (voice)

Fumihiko Tachiki

Fumihiko Tachiki

Gendo Ikari (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Masayuki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker