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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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"In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo--commander of the secret organization NERV--to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the Angels' fearsome power. As a disembodied Shinji drifts in visions, merged with the esoteric fluids of the Evangelion, his father's long-serving lieutenant, Fuyutsuki, is kidnapped for interrogation by SEELE--in German, the "Soul"--The council of superiors whom NERV has been double-crossing for some time now ..."-- P. of cover.

Quick facts about Neon Genesis Evangelion

  • Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Author: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
  • First published: 1995
  • Genre: teenage boys, fathers and sons, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL8755973W

Where to read Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Neon Genesis Evangelion about?

"In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo--commander of the secret organization NERV--to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the Angels' fearsome power.

Who wrote Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion was written by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.

When was Neon Genesis Evangelion published?

Neon Genesis Evangelion was first published in 1995.

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