# Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021)

> A psychologically bruising mecha epic turns an apocalyptic final battle into Shinji Ikari’s hard-won journey toward hope, connection, and emotional release.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/169509

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Mahiro Maeda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Hideaki Anno
- Cast: Megumi Ogata, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Seki, Tetsuya Iwanaga
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2458948/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: labyrinthine
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: surreal, philosophical, harrowing, immersive anime marathon, late night cinephile viewing

## Synopsis

A young man grapples with despair and finds a flicker of hope in a shattered world.

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