Rebuild of Evangelion Collection

The Rebuild of Evangelion Collection is a four-part Japanese animated film series that reimagines the narrative of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series. Produced by Studio Khara between 2007 and 2021, the collection was written by Hideaki Anno with direction by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Masayuki. The films utilize digital ink and paint techniques alongside some 3D CG animation, introducing new scenes, settings, and characters while concluding the story with a completely new resolution in the fourth installment. This film tetralogy aimed for broader accessibility compared to its source material, offering a distinct interpretation of the Evangelion universe. The project saw the return of key creative personnel including Yoshiyuki Sadamoto for character designs, Ikuto Yamashita for mechanical designs, and Shirō Sagisu for music. The entire collection spans 464 minutes and had a total budget of 597 million. The individual films within the Rebuild of Evangelion Collection have garnered varying levels of critical reception, with the fourth film, "3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time," achieving an IMDb rating of 8.0. The collection as a whole generated a total revenue of 225.6 million. The four films comprising the Rebuild of Evangelion Collection are: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007), Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009), Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012), and Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021).