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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

2021

NR

Director

Kazuya Tsurumaki, Mahiro Maeda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Hideaki Anno

Runtime

155 minutes

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Synopsis

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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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

6.1/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

Gender Representation

Good

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

Disability Representation

Good

Strengths

  • Strong subversion of traditional gender hierarchies and protector archetypes.
  • Nuanced and deep exploration of psychological trauma and mental health.
  • Profound critique of organized authority and institutional structures.
  • High levels of agency for female protagonists in driving the plot.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer visibility.
  • Limited focus on racial and multi-ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Minimal representation of physical disabilities.

AI Analysis

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is a postmodern deconstruction that prioritizes thematic subversion over traditional demographic representation. It excels at challenging systemic structures and the 'heroic' archetype, offering a sophisticated critique of authority and escapism. While the film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ and multi-ethnic visibility, it finds strength in its nuanced treatment of mental health and female agency. The narrative treats psychological landscapes as central, granting characters autonomy over their internal reconstruction. Ultimately, the work achieves progressive value through its moral relativism and its refusal to adhere to standard genre tropes, focusing instead on the maturation of its protagonists.

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  • Best Gender Representation in Film
  • Best Gender Representation of the 2020s
  • Best Religious & Cultural Representation in Film

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