Starting your journey with Neon Genesis Evangelion means diving into one of the most influential pieces of anime history . Episode 1, " Angel Attack ," introduces Shinji Ikari , a 14-year-old boy summoned to the futuristic city of Tokyo-3 by his estranged father to pilot a massive bio-mechanical humanoid known as . Core Elements of Episode 01

: Reviewers on IMDb praise the series for having some of the best character development in audio/visual entertainment.

: Tokyo-3 is a fortified city designed to withstand attacks from "Angels," mysterious and destructive alien beings.