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Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki, Hideaki Anno
Released: 2007
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 7.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.

Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 41m

Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki, Hideaki Anno

7.6

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13+

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is a high-stakes sci-fi anime following teenager Shinji Ikari as he is drafted to pilot a giant mechanical unit against alien invaders known as Angels in the ruins of Tokyo-3. The film is rated PG-13 for intense, often visceral robot-versus-monster action and brief, non-sexualized nudity. Parents should be aware that the film explores heavy psychological themes of abandonment, trauma, and emotional… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Megumi Ogata

Megumi Hayashibara

Kotono Mitsuishi

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Akira Ishida

Fumihiko Tachiki

Motomu Kiyokawa

Miki Nagasawa

Takehito Koyasu

Tomokazu Seki

Hiro Yuuki

Tetsuya Iwanaga

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Is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, moment by moment

0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10

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Sex and nudity in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

There are brief instances of non-sexualized nudity, including a character seen briefly in a bathroom and another changing into a suit. One scene features an awkward, accidental fall where a character lands on top of another. These moments are brief and incidental to the plot.

Violence and gore in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

The film contains moderate, intense action violence involving giant mecha and alien entities. Pilots often experience physical symptoms of the damage dealt to their robots, such as bleeding from the nose or suffering from simulated impact trauma. Combat is frequent and can be visceral, though it lacks excessive gore.

Language in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Language is very sparse, with only a single mild usage of a derogatory term noted.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

There is light depictions of substance use, primarily involving a character drinking beer in domestic settings or occasionally seen in a bar environment where smoking is also present.

Mature themes in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

The narrative centers on complex psychological themes, specifically the fractured relationship between Shinji and his estranged father. The film deals with heavy topics like feelings of worthlessness, the duty of sacrifice in a post-apocalyptic world, and deep-seated emotional trauma.

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Is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is a high-stakes sci-fi anime following teenager Shinji Ikari as he is drafted to pilot a giant mechanical unit against alien invaders known as Angels in the ruins of Tokyo-3. The…

What age rating does Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone have?

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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Is there sex or nudity in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

How violent is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

Is the language in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone appropriate for kids?

Language is very sparse, with only a single mild usage of a derogatory term noted.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

There is light depictions of substance use, primarily involving a character drinking beer in domestic settings or occasionally seen in a bar environment where smoking is also present.

What mature themes appear in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

How long is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone runs 101 minutes, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki, Hideaki Anno, released in 2007.

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