Prime VideoEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Negative
Overview
In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict is an existential and psychological struggle against a cycle of destruction and predetermined fate. Its solution champions individual agency, self-acceptance, and the creation of a new world free from past burdens, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The film maintains traditional casting practices for a Japanese production, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative delves into complex psychological and existential themes, offering a nuanced portrayal of characters and critiquing certain aspects of traditional male authority and heroism, though these critiques are not central or explicitly framed as DEI initiatives.
Secondary
The film portrays the deep, queer-coded bond between Shinji and Kaworu as a profoundly positive and transformative force. Kaworu's selfless love is central to Shinji's emotional growth, depicted with dignity and respect, affirming the worth of their connection despite tragic circumstances within the larger narrative.
The film extensively uses Christian eschatological and symbolic elements (Angels, Lilith, Lance of Longinus, Human Instrumentality as a twisted salvation) to construct a narrative of existential dread, manipulation, and apocalyptic destruction. The narrative portrays the dogmatic adherence to and manipulation of these 'divine' plans by characters like Seele and Gendo as leading to catastrophic outcomes, ultimately rejecting this path for a more humanistic future.
Elements derived from Jewish mysticism, such as the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and the Dead Sea Scrolls, are central to the film's plot, guiding the destructive Human Instrumentality Project. The narrative depicts the rigid interpretation and manipulation of these ancient texts by organizations like Seele as a source of control and suffering, ultimately leading to a misguided attempt at 'salvation.'
The film features female characters like Asuka and Mari who participate in combat by piloting giant mechs (Evangelions). However, their victories are achieved through the overwhelming technological and supernatural power of these machines, not through direct close-quarters physical combat or martial arts against male opponents. No female character engages in or wins hand-to-hand or melee weapon fights against male opponents.
The film features established characters from the Evangelion franchise, and none of their canonical genders were altered in this installment or the Rebuild series. All major characters retain their original gender portrayals.
This animated film is the final installment of a Japanese franchise. All characters maintain their established racial depictions from previous installments and source material. No character canonically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
8.2
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.5
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