Debuting in the 1990s, Neon Genesis Evangelion is widely regarded as one of the greatest anime of all time, particularly within the mecha genre. Naturally, its critical acclaim led to countless imitators, most of which fall short of the original. However, with the 2005 debut of Eureka Seven, Evangelion finally found a worthy successor. Unfortunately, for those who missed Eureka Seven during its original run, this recognition remains elusive.
Related I Introduced My Wife to Neon Genesis Evangelion & It Was a Big Mistake, But Not For the Reason You'd Think While Evangelion can be difficult for some anime fans to get into, that wasn't the situation when I introduced my wife to the influential series. At the time of its original broadcast, few mecha anime tackled such profound and cerebral issues as extensively as Neon Genesis Evangelion. Naturally, merging the minds of a troubled teenager and a war machine designed to destroy is hardly a recipe conducive to a peaceful transition to adulthood, but it makes for great content.
✕ Remove Ads Renton gets his wish when a massive mech crash-lands into his home. The pilot, Eureka, a mysterious teenage girl, instantly captivates Renton. Seizing the opportunity to help Eureka return the mech to its base, Renton eagerly joins her on a journey. He soon discovers that Eureka is a member of Gekkostate, a clandestine organization masquerading as a pro-environment, pro-sports magazine that Renton admires.
The Anime Industry's Approach To A Legacy Series Like Eureka Seven ✕ Remove Ads The second, but equally important, impact of Eureka Seven's current inaccessibility is that it denies both anime fans in general, and mecha fans in particular, the opportunity to experience a great and iconic example of the genre. Eureka Seven stands on its own as a unique and compelling anime.