Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.
Rated NR • 1997 • 1h 41m
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a recap-plus-new-footage package that earned attention for its intense mecha violence, blunt psychological themes, and some brief sexual imagery. Parents should be prepared for bloody robot-on-robot combat, shots of torn machinery and human casualties, strong emotional trauma (especially around Shinji Ikari and other young pilots), and short sequences of partial nudity or suggestive adult… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth appropriate for kids?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a recap-plus-new-footage package that earned attention for its intense mecha violence, blunt psychological themes, and some brief sexual imagery. Parents should be prepared for bloody robot-on-robot combat, shots of torn machinery… Read more — free account
Content severity in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
What happens in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 8/10
- 0:07 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
Sex and nudity in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Moderate-sexual content appears mostly in the recap montage and brief new footage: short flashes of partial nudity (underwear/brief toplessness in montage frames) and implied adult sexual relationships (flashbacks to Misato/Kaji). IMDb's Parents Guide lists the sex/nudity level as "Moderate," and these are generally brief, non-explicit shots used in recap sequences rather than prolonged sex scenes. Parents should expect suggestive imagery rather than explicit intercourse.
Violence and gore in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Strong, often bloody mecha battles and some graphic imagery dominate the film — IMDb's Parents Guide notes "bloody mecha violence throughout." Examples include Evangelion units punching, slicing and being torn open, spray of blood from entry plugs, explosions, and visible casualties in several montage sequences. The Rebirth segment ramps this up with frenetic, visceral combat and a berserk EVA sequence; imagery is intense, sometimes graphic and sustained.
Language in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Mild coarse language is present but rare — there is at least one audible use of the word "fuck" in adult dialogue and occasional harsher remarks in stressful scenes. Most of the dialogue is dramatic rather than profane, but expect an isolated strong swear and episodic adult-language moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Light depiction of alcohol and smoking: characters are shown drinking or smoking in a few scenes (Misato and Kaji appear with drinks/smoking in flashbacks and recap). These are casual, non-glorified uses and not central to the plot.
Mature themes in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Strong, mature themes run throughout: depression, grief, suicidal thoughts, identity crisis and severe psychological breakdowns (especially of Shinji, Rei and Asuka in montage and Rebirth footage). The film is introspective and often bleak, using surreal images to explore trauma and existential despair — these are direct and emotionally intense rather than allegorical or child-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a recap-plus-new-footage package that earned attention for its intense mecha violence, blunt psychological themes, and some brief sexual imagery. Parents should be prepared…
What age rating does Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth have?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth about?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a recap-plus-new-footage package that earned attention for its intense mecha violence, blunt psychological themes, and some brief sexual imagery. Parents should be prepared for bloody robot-on-robot combat, shots of torn machinery and human casualties, strong emotional…
Is there sex or nudity in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?
Moderate-sexual content appears mostly in the recap montage and brief new footage: short flashes of partial nudity (underwear/brief toplessness in montage frames) and implied adult sexual relationships (flashbacks to Misato/Kaji). IMDb's Parents Guide lists…
How violent is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?
Strong, often bloody mecha battles and some graphic imagery dominate the film — IMDb's Parents Guide notes "bloody mecha violence throughout." Examples include Evangelion units punching, slicing and being torn open, spray of blood from entry plugs…
Is the language in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth appropriate for kids?
Mild coarse language is present but rare — there is at least one audible use of the word "fuck" in adult dialogue and occasional harsher remarks in stressful scenes. Most of the dialogue is dramatic rather than profane, but expect an isolated strong swear and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?
Light depiction of alcohol and smoking: characters are shown drinking or smoking in a few scenes (Misato and Kaji appear with drinks/smoking in flashbacks and recap). These are casual, non-glorified uses and not central to the plot.
What mature themes appear in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?
Strong, mature themes run throughout: depression, grief, suicidal thoughts, identity crisis and severe psychological breakdowns (especially of Shinji, Rei and Asuka in montage and Rebirth footage). The film is introspective and often bleak, using surreal…
How long is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth runs 101 minutes, directed by Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki, Seiji Mizushima, Minoru Ohara, Akira Takamura, Tensai Okamura, Shoichi Masuo, Naoyasu Habu, Masahiko Otsuka, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Tetsuya Watanabe, Ken Ando, Hiroyuki Ishido, Keiichi Sugiyama, released in 1997.
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