The Best Episodes Directed By Masayuki

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(36 votes)

   #1 - Introjection

   S1:E192/7/1996

   Enraged over Touji's near-death at the hands of his own EVA, Shinji refuses to pilot an Evangelion again and prepares to leave Tokyo-3 for good. He is forced to reconsider that decision when an immensely destructive new Angel attacks just as he is about to leave...

   Director:Masayuki

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   7.7/10(38 votes)

   #2 - The Beginning and the End, or 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'

   S1:E243/13/1996

   Too frightened to face Misato or Rei, Shinji runs away yet again, only to meet and strike a friendship with Kaworu Nagisa, the replacement pilot for EVA-02. Kaworu's openness and friendliness provide much-needed comfort for the disturbed Shinji. However, suspicions abound over Kaworu's incredible synchronization abilities.

   Director:Masayuki

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   7.0/10(39 votes)

   #3 - Take Care of Yourself.

   S1:E263/27/1996

   Instrumentality continues. The focus is primarily on Shinji now, as he learns to accept the individual’s ability to shape their world, and how the self cannot exist without others to define it.

   Director:Masayuki

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   7.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - The Riddle of the Giant Sea Monsters

   S1:E34/27/1990

   Jean, Nadia, and King are rescued by an American battleship in pursuit of sea monsters, who have apparently been responsible for sinking ships. That night, the battleship is attacked, and Jean, Nadia, and King are thrown overboard....

   Director:Masayuki

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   6.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - To the Sky

   S1:E384/5/1991

   The New Nautilus and Gargoyle, now aboard Red Noah, face off in a spectacular duel of pyrotechnics, lasers, and, ultimately, wills. Midway through, both crafts head into outer space. After finally breaking in, Nemo, Jean, and Electra confront Gargoyle, who now has Nadia under his control.

   Director:Masayuki

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