Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:破
In the earliest battles against the monstrous Angels, young Eva pilots Shinji and Rei were forced to carry humanity's hopes on their shoulders. Now, with the deadly onslaught of the Angels escalating and the apocalyptic Third Impact looming, Shinji and Rei find their burden shared by two new Eva pilots, the fiery Asuka and the mysterious Mari. Maneuvering their enormous Eva machines into combat, the four young souls fight desperately to save mankind from the heavens—but will they be able to save
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In the earliest battles against the monstrous Angels, young Eva pilots Shinji and Rei were forced to carry humanity's hopes on their shoulders. Now, with the deadly onslaught of the Angels escalating and the apocalyptic Third Impact looming, Shinji and Rei find their burden shared by two new Eva pilots, the fiery Asuka and the mysterious Mari. Maneuvering their enormous Eva machines into combat, the four young souls fight desperately to save mankind from the heavens—but will they be able to save
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:破
In the earliest battles against the monstrous Angels, young Eva pilots Shinji and Rei were forced to carry humanity's hopes on their shoulders. Now, with the deadly onslaught of the Angels escalating and the apocalyptic Third Impact looming, Shinji and Rei find their burden shared by two new Eva pilots, the fiery Asuka and the mysterious Mari. Maneuvering their enormous Eva machines into combat, the four young souls fight desperately to save mankind from the heavens—but will they be able to save
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Tokyo Station
東京駅
The iconic red brick station building appears in the opening sequence and several transition scenes. Its historic Marunouchi side facade is particularly prominent when showing the characters' daily work routine in central Tokyo.
Tokyo Station
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National Diet Building
国会議事堂
The National Diet Building appears in scenes depicting government meetings and political discussions about NERV operations in Evangelion 2.0. Its imposing architecture symbolizes the political tensions surrounding the Eva project.
Kokkai-gijidomae Station
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Lake Ashi
芦ノ湖
Lake Ashi in Hakone appears as the large body of water near Third Tokyo City in several panoramic shots. The lake's distinctive shape and surrounding volcanic mountains closely match the geography shown in the anime's establishing scenes.
Hakone-Yumoto Station
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Hakone
箱根
The mountainous resort town of Hakone served as inspiration for the Third Tokyo City area in Evangelion 1.0. The scenic landscape with mountains, lakes, and hot springs provided the backdrop for many establishing shots of the rebuilt city where NERV headquarters is located.
Hakone-Yumoto Station
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