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Fueled by an insatiable drive for discovery, scientist Rintarou Okabe, alongside his kind but forgetful friend Mayuri Shiina and his roommate Itaru Hashida, founds the Future Gadget Laboratory. While their ambition is to invent technology that defies human comprehension, their most notable creation to date is a microwave that transforms bananas into an eerie green substance. Okabe's attendance at a symposium regarding time travel triggers a series of events that unveil the Phone Microwave's latent capabilities. He realizes the device can transmit text messages to the past, and as he tests this power, the clandestine organization SERN becomes dangerously involved. As Okabe contends with the fallout of shifting timelines, he and his friends face relentless peril. He is forced to repair the fractures in history while fighting to preserve his sanity and safeguard the people he holds dear.

On August 10, 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia initiated a campaign to conquer Japan. Thanks to their deployment of Knightmare Frames, new mobile humanoid armored vehicles, the operation concluded within a single month. Stripped of its sovereignty and identity, the nation was renamed Area 11. Its inhabitants, now labeled Elevens, struggle for survival while Britannian aristocrats enjoy comfort within their enclaves. In response, various resistance factions have emerged across Area 11 to fight for independence. Lelouch, an exiled Britannian prince living under the guise of a student, finds himself drawn into the turmoil on the island nation. Following a chance meeting with a mysterious girl named C.C., he acquires the Geass, the power of the king. This ability grants him the power to command absolute obedience from anyone, allowing Lelouch to finally execute his plan to destroy Britannia from within.

Fifteen years following the devastating Second Impact, humanity faces relentless assaults from colossal entities known as Angels targeting Tokyo-3. Conventional military might proves futile against these foes, leaving survival in the hands of NERV, a clandestine group commanded by the stern Gendou Ikari. NERV deploys giant humanoid mechs called Evangelions, armed with advanced weaponry and shielded by Absolute Terror Fields, to combat the Angels. Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old, returns to Tokyo-3 after years of abandonment by his father. Haunted by the loss of his mother and his father's icy demeanor, Shinji fears forming attachments. His world shifts upon meeting Misato Katsuragi, a twenty-nine-year-old high-ranking NERV officer who offers the warmth and care he has long lacked. An abrupt Angel incursion compels Shinji to act, exposing Gendou's true motive for summoning him: Shinji possesses the unique ability to synchronize with Evangelion Unit-01, a robot that responds to his biological signals. Despite the severe psychological strain of piloting an Evangelion, Shinji becomes Tokyo-3's guardian against the angelic threat, oblivious to his father's concealed agenda.

One year after the failed Black Rebellion against the Holy Britannian Empire and the mysterious disappearance of Zero, the Black Knights in Area 11 struggle to survive without their charismatic leader. Deprived of their former strength, the resistance can no longer effectively oppose the brutal policies Britannia enforces on the Elevens to crush any lingering defiance. Meanwhile, Lelouch Lamperouge, having lost all memory of his past identity, lives a quiet life as a student at Ashford Academy, enjoying time with his friends. However, his former ally C.C., refusing to give up on their shared goal, works to restore Lelouch's memories, hoping that the strategic genius known as Zero will return to complete their unfinished revolution.

In a distant future, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction because of colossal beasts known as Klaxosaurs. The survivors reside within massive, fortified metropolises called Plantations. Within these walls, children are raised exclusively to operate giant mechas termed FranXX, which combat the Klaxosaurs in mandatory male-female pairings. Bred solely for this purpose, these pilots grow up isolated from the outside world, convinced that their sole function is to defend humanity. Hiro, a prospective FranXX pilot, is left demoralized and lacking self-assurance after failing an aptitude test. He skips his squad's graduation ceremony and retreats to a secluded forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns protruding from her head. She reveals her codename is Zero Two, a legendary pilot infamous as the "Partner Killer." As Hiro attempts to make sense of this encounter, a Klaxosaur assaults the plantation. Zero Two engages the beast with her FranXX but sustains severe damage, crashing her mecha near Hiro. Discovering her original partner is dead, she requests that Hiro join her as a pilot. Together, they effortlessly vanquish the Klaxosaur. With Zero Two at his side, Hiro gains a second opportunity to surmount his previous failures, though the price remains uncertain.

Beneath the surface of the earth lies the Abyss, a massive chasm filled with bizarre creatures and ancient relics from forgotten times. The mystery of its origin and the secrets it holds have drawn countless explorers, known as Divers, to descend into its depths at tremendous risk. Among these, the most revered and brave are the White Whistles, celebrated as heroes by those who fear the downward journey. Riko, whose mother is the legendary White Whistle Lyza the Annihilator that disappeared during an expedition, dreams of reaching the Abyss's deepest levels. Currently, she is only a novice Red Whistle, restricted to the uppermost layer. One day, she discovers a peculiar robot resembling a young boy who has no memory of his past. Naming him Reg, Riko suspects the advanced technology within him must come from the depths of the Abyss. Together, they embark on a journey into the abyssal darkness: Reg searches for his lost memories, while Riko is resolved to reach the bottom herself. However, they remain ignorant of the brutal realities that await them in the unforgiving world of the Abyss.

In 2029, the catastrophe known as Lost Christmas unleashed the Apocalypse Virus upon Japan, triggering mass death and societal collapse. The United Nations responded by deploying the GHQ to quarantine the outbreak, an action that effectively ended the nation's political sovereignty. Ten years later, Japan remains under the heavy-handed rule of the GHQ, suffering under their oppression. Determined to break this tyranny, the resistance group Funeral Parlor, commanded by the charismatic Gai Tsutsugami, plots to liberate the country by stealing a vial of the Void Genome. This crucial item falls into the hands of Inori Yuzuriha, a popular online singer, making her a prime target for the GHQ's Anti-Bodies squad. Cornered, Inori hides in a warehouse where she meets Shuu Ouma, an introverted high school student and devoted fan of her music. After Shuu assists Inori, he is thrust into the center of the conflict. When the Void Genome shatters in his grasp, he awakens to the Power of the Kings. Struggling to master this newfound ability, Shuu is compelled to join the struggle against the ruthless rulers and fight for Japan's freedom.

Following the loss of a close friend, Shinji Ikari descends into emotional paralysis, rendering him unable to pilot Evangelion Unit-01. Consequently, his father, Gendou Ikari of NERV, frantically maneuvers to outwit the clandestine organization SEELE, as both factions pursue their own apocalyptic objectives. SEELE intends to merge human souls into an Evangelion unit to forge a divine being, whereas Gendou schemes to revert humanity to a primal state so he can reunite with his late wife, Yui. SEELE initiates a military assault on NERV headquarters, resulting in the deaths of numerous NERV personnel. Asuka Langley Sohryu takes the controls of Evangelion Unit-02 to battle SEELE's overwhelming forces. Amidst erupting chaos and societal collapse, Captain Misato Katsuragi searches for Shinji, who remains concealed within NERV, holding the fate of the world in their hands.

After failing his university entrance exams, eighteen-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki secures a position at Sion Artificial Intelligence Corporation through personal connections. The firm produces Giftias, sophisticated androids nearly identical to humans yet bound by a strict operational limit of 81,920 hours, or roughly nine years and four months. Tsukasa joins Terminal Service One, a unit dedicated to retrieving Giftias nearing the end of their lifespan to prevent memory loss and potential hazards. Soon after his arrival, he is paired with Isla, a seasoned team member who is a strikingly beautiful Giftia. Despite her delicate and reserved nature, she proves exceptionally capable in retrieval duties. As their time together nears its inevitable end, Tsukasa grapples with his deepening feelings for Isla while accepting the harsh truth that nothing lasts forever.

The Republic of San Magnolia claims to have achieved a war with zero civilian casualties against the Giadian Empire, yet this assertion is nothing more than propaganda. While the silver-haired Alba citizens of the Republic's eighty-five sectors live safely behind protective barriers, those with different appearances are hidden away in a clandestine eighty-sixth sector. Labeled as the Eighty-Six, these individuals are compelled to fight the Empire's automated Legion forces under the command of Republican Handlers. Vladilena Milizé assumes the role of Handler for the Spearhead squadron, replacing the previous leader. Although she faces isolation from her peers for advocating on behalf of the Eighty-Six, she strives to challenge their unjust treatment. Simultaneously, Shinei Nouzen, the captain of Spearhead, shoulders the heavy burden of being the sole survivor of every squadron he has commanded, carrying forward the memories and wishes of those who have fallen. As their fates converge, it remains uncertain whether their meeting will spark a beacon of hope or be consumed by the fires of despair.

Rintarou Okabe, the self-proclaimed mad scientist notorious for his eccentricity, has fallen into profound despair after failing to save Makise Kurisu. Now depressed and withdrawn, he abandons his scientific pursuits to live as an ordinary college student, attempting to flee the haunting memories of his time-traveling adventures, which remain a secret to everyone around him. While working as a receptionist at a technology conference, Okabe meets Maho Hiyajo, an energetic young woman who later provides translation for a lecture by Professor Alexis Leskinen. During the event, Alexis and Maho introduce Amadeus, an advanced artificial intelligence capable of replicating a person's memories, personality, and behaviors with extraordinary precision. Following the lecture, Okabe learns that Maho and Alexis were former classmates of Kurisu and have created a digital recreation of her. Tasked by Alexis with observing the AI's actions, Okabe is given the chance to interact with a digital version of his deceased friend. Caught in a dangerous confrontation with his past, Okabe must face painful truths and navigate the consequences of interfering with the natural flow of events.

In Serial Experiments Lain, fourteen-year-old Lain Iwakura is an introverted girl who struggles with social interaction until she unexpectedly receives an email from Chisa Yomoda, a classmate who has already died. Despite having little experience with technology, Lain opens the message and is drawn into the Wired, a digital network akin to the Internet. This event transforms her life as she confronts mysterious puzzles. Figures known as the Men in Black begin appearing around her, questioning her with intimate details about her life that even she does not fully grasp. As the boundaries between the physical world and cyberspace grow indistinct, Lain becomes entangled in increasingly surreal scenarios that challenge the nature of identity, consciousness, and reality. Directed by Chiaki J. Konaka, the creator behind Texhnolyze, this psychological and avant-garde mystery follows Lain's critical choices, which impact both the real world and the Wired. Only through Lain can the full significance of these interconnected realities be understood as one realm fades and another emerges.

In her second year of high school, Naho Takamiya starts the day in a panic after oversleeping. She stumbles upon a peculiar letter addressed to her, allegedly written by her future self at age 26. Although initially skeptical, Naho's doubts vanish as the letter's forecasts begin to materialize. The correspondence reveals a future steeped in regret, urging her younger self to amend past errors. It specifically warns Naho to take care of the new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse, a figure notably missing from her future. Guided by these instructions, Naho endeavors to protect Kakeru, hoping to prevent the recurrence of her future sorrows.

The ability to travel through time... It can be used for the benefit of mankind, or simply exploited for selfish reasons. While many might dream of having such a power, it has become a stark reality for ordinary schoolgirl Konno Makoto. After a fateful event, her life takes an extraordinary turn. At first, she uses her power to literally "leap" into the past and adjust small things to make her life more convenient, but she soon must confront the fact that altering the past can lead to serious consequences.

Around the year 2011, a segment of humanity began to manifest telekinetic abilities called Cantus. A millennium later, in the village of Kamisu 66, Saki Watanabe is the final member of her cohort to awaken these powers and enter the Sage Academy, an institution dedicated to Cantus users. Despite every student possessing such abilities, true equality remains elusive; shortly after Saki starts her education, a classmate deemed less powerful vanishes without a trace. While returning home with her companions—Maria Akizuki, who is resolute; Shun Aonuma, recognized for his intellect; Satoru Asahina, keen and perceptive; and the shy Mamoru Itou—Saki encounters two strange creatures known as Monster Rats. These mole-like entities revere Cantus users as kami. When Saki employs her power to assist one, she is greeted with profound gratitude. As Saki contemplates the role of Monster Rats in their society, she and her friends uncover yet another disappearance. With each passing day, they delve deeper into the surrounding enigmas, gradually realizing that the seemingly utopian new world hides the grim realities of human history.

Katsuhira Agata is a quiet, withdrawn high school student who has nearly lost his ability to feel pain, making him an easy target for bullies who exploit his indifferent nature to extort money. His classmate Chidori Takashiro is one of the few who remembers what Katsuhira was like before he became emotionally numb. One day, Katsuhira, Chidori, and four other teenagers are kidnapped and forced into the Kizuna System as "Kiznaivers." This system connects them through shared pain, meaning any injury inflicted on one member is felt equally by all the others. They are unwilling participants in a flawed experiment designed to bring about global peace, and their survival depends on revealing their true selves to one another, or else they will face consequences far worse than the collapse of the Kizuna System itself.

Ichirou Inuyashiki, a 58-year-old man, endures a bleak existence plagued by chronic back pain and the emotional neglect of his wife and children. His sole solace comes from Hanako, a stray Shiba Inu he rescued. His circumstances deteriorate further upon receiving a stage four stomach cancer diagnosis with a mere three-month prognosis. Though he attempts to remain resilient, his family's icy demeanor drives him to the brink. Seeking tranquility, he visits a nearby field with his dog, where an enigmatic figure suddenly appears. Suddenly, a brilliant flash of light and debris engulfs Ichirou. Upon awakening, he discovers his body has been transformed, now housing a concealed mechanical weapon. Initially stunned, the benevolent Ichirou swiftly employs his new powers to save a life, an act that restores his vitality and sense of purpose. The origin of these abilities remains a mystery. Who was the mysterious individual at the site of the explosion, and do their motives align with Ichirou's desire to aid others despite possessing such formidable strength?

Following the Spearhead Squadron's departure, the Republic of San Magnolia persists with its relentless propaganda. Vladilena Milizé continues her role as "Handler One," directing another unit from the marginalized 86th sector in the conflict against the Legion. Meanwhile, Shinei Nouzen and his team are stationed at a military base within the Federal Republic of Giad, a region formerly belonging to the Giadian Empire. Under the new leadership of President Ernst Zimmerman, they are granted citizenship and liberty. Zimmerman also introduces them to his adopted daughter, Augusta Frederica Adel-Adel, the former Empress. Despite the tranquil environment, Shinei and his comrades feel an undeniable draw back to the battlefield. They soon return to the fray as members of the Federacy's Nordlicht Squadron, fighting alongside Augusta Frederica. As they face the Legion again, they realize that no matter which side they serve, the grief and loss inherent to the front lines are inescapable constants.

After spending a year in America, Kurisu Makise returns to Akihabara to reunite with Rintarou Okabe. However, their reunion is abruptly interrupted when Okabe begins suffering from repeated visions of alternate timelines, exposing the enduring repercussions of his time-travel exploits. These disturbances ultimately cause Okabe to vanish from existence, leaving Kurisu as the sole bearer of memories regarding him. Confronted with despair, Kurisu faces a harrowing decision that tests both her scientific convictions and her connection to Okabe. She must choose between heeding his warnings against time travel to preserve world line stability or disregarding them to rescue the person she holds dearest. Regardless of her choice, the outcome will cast profound ripples across the past, present, and future.

After the Second Impact, only Tokyo-3 remains of Japan, and this city is under attack by giant beings called Angels that aim to wipe out humanity. Having not seen his father for over eight years, Shinji Ikari gets a phone call instructing him to report urgently to NERV Headquarters, the organization responsible for destroying the Angels using giant mechs known as Evas. Shinji's mission is to pilot Eva Unit 01 alongside Eva Unit 00's pilot, Ayanami Rei. Note: This work exists in several versions, indicated by the version number: • 1.0: Sep 1, 2007 – Original theatrical release • 1.01: Apr 25, 2008 – DVD release with minor adjustments and fine-tuning of picture, editing, and sound quality.  • Explanation of Evangelion 1.01 – Included with the special edition DVD of 1.01, overlays large captions providing the "official designations" of people, locations, weapons, technology, and so forth. • 1.11: May 27, 2009 – Blu-ray/DVD re-release adding 3 minutes of new animation to the first 15 minutes and fixing video issues from the previous release.

In the initial conflicts against the monstrous Angels, young Eva pilots Shinji and Rei bore the weight of humanity's hopes alone. Now, as the Angels' lethal assault intensifies and the apocalyptic Third Impact draws near, Shinji and Rei share their burden with two new Eva pilots: the fiery Asuka and the enigmatic Mari. Piloting their colossal Eva machines into battle, these four young souls fight desperately to save mankind from the heavens, but can they save themselves in the process? Note: This title exists in multiple versions, indicated by the version number: 2.0 was the original theatrical release on June 27, 2009, while 2.22 is the Blu-ray/DVD release from May 26, 2010, featuring new scenes and readjustments.

Having survived the perilous trials of Idofront, Riko obtains a White Whistle, which grants her passage to the Abyss's sixth layer, the Capital of the Unreturned. Accompanied by Reg and Nanachi, she ventures into this unexplored region where the legendary Golden City is said to be concealed. As they traverse the brutal environment, the group faces lethal creatures and treacherous terrain. Their path leads them to a village home to enigmatic entities known as "hollows." Despite the eerie surroundings, the trio continues forward to reveal the settlement's mysteries and the forgotten tales of adventurers who plunged into the Abyss's deepest unknown.

Bound together by shared sorrow, Nanachi accompanies Riko and Reg as they descend deeper into the Abyss. Their expedition brings them to the fifth layer, the Sea of Corpses, the deepest point reachable without risking one's sanity. However, their progress is halted by the sinister masked figure Bondrewd, whose horrifying laboratory stands as a massive barrier for anyone wishing to proceed. This deranged scientist plans to exact a heavy toll on Riko and her companions. Nanachi is haunted by recollections of Bondrewd's past crimes, suffering immense emotional turmoil upon facing his former nemesis again. The group discovers that Bondrewd's sole vulnerability is Prushka, a stubborn young girl who asserts she is his daughter. By forming a friendship with Prushka, Riko, Reg, and Nanachi unite to thwart her father's evil schemes and push forward into the sixth layer of the Abyss.

In a society where personal computers called Persocoms closely resemble humans, the true nature of love is put to the test. Hideki Motosuwa, a young man from the countryside trying to pass his college entrance exams, struggles to make ends meet, making it impossible for him to afford the latest technology: Persocoms, which are humanoid computers. One night, on his way home, he stumbles upon an abandoned Persocom and decides to bring her to his apartment. When he activates her, she responds with only a single word, "Chii," which becomes her name. Unlike other Persocoms, Chii cannot download information, forcing Hideki to manually teach her about life as he studies for his exams. With assistance from his friends, Hideki begins to investigate the mystery surrounding Chii, who might be a "Chobit"—a legendary type of Persocom rumored to possess genuine human emotions, thoughts, and the ability to love their owner. However, the potential for a romantic relationship between a Persocom and a human remains uncertain.