Screenplay: Hideaki Anno

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Hideaki Anno. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Hideaki Anno

Synopsis Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV Series) (1995) is set in the year 2015, a decade and a half after a global catastrophe that decimated half of humanity. A new threat emerges in the form of enigmatic beings known as "Angels," who...

7.9

16K votes

7.9

16K votes

The End of Evangelion

1997 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Direction Hideaki Anno · Kazuya Tsurumaki

Synopsis The End of Evangelion (1997) serves as the enigmatic culmination of the Evangelion saga, leaving a lasting impression on anime enthusiasts. While some viewers were captivated by its intricacy, others found it perplexing. This feature film seamlessly continues from episode...

7.7

7K votes

7.7

7K votes

Direction Hideaki Anno · Kazuya Tsurumaki · Masayuki

Synopsis Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) is a highly anticipated Japanese anime film helmed by Hideaki Anno. This cinematic release serves as the concluding chapter in the Rebuild of Evangelion series, a quartet of films inspired by the original...

7.4

2K votes

7.4

2K votes

Direction Hideaki Anno · Masayuki · Kazuya Tsurumaki

Synopsis Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world where Japan has been reduced to Tokyo-3, a city under constant siege by colossal entities known as Angels. These beings pose an existential threat to humanity. Shinji Ikari,...

7.2

4K votes

7.2

4K votes

Direction Hideaki Anno · Masayuki · Kazuya Tsurumaki

Synopsis Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (1997) presents a cinematic retelling of the beloved Evangelion series, featuring new scenes and a unique narrative structure. The first half, titled "Death," meticulously recaps the events from the TV series "Shin Seiki Evangelion"...

6.9

3K votes

6.9

3K votes

Gunbuster (TV Miniseries)

1988 · Series · 170 min. · Japan

Direction Hideaki Anno

Synopsis Gunbuster (TV Miniseries) (1988) is an OVA mini-series that aired from 1988 to 1989, consisting of 6 episodes. This series marked the debut of visionary director Hideaki Anno (known for "Evangelion") and legendary anime studio GAINAX. Initially conceived as a...

6.9

170 votes

6.9

170 votes

Direction Hideaki Anno · Kazuya Tsurumaki

Synopsis Circumstances of a Boyfriend and Girlfriend (Karekano) (TV Series) (1998) is a captivating television series that delves into the daily lives of a group of high school students, with a particular emphasis on their romantic entanglements and personal struggles. The...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Love & Pop

1998 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Megumi Hayashibara · Akira Ishida · Kirari

Synopsis Love & Pop (1998) delves into the complex world of teenage relationships and societal pressures. The narrative revolves around a group of high school girls who engage in enjo-kosai, a practice where they receive money or gifts in exchange for...

6.7

99 votes

6.7

99 votes

Direction Hideaki Anno · Shinji Higuchi · Takeshi Mori · Mahiro Maeda

Synopsis Nadia The Secret of the Blue Water (TV Series) (1990) is set in 1889, a time of remarkable technological advancements. As humanity reaches for the future, a malevolent force known as Gargoyle emerges, driven by an obsession to revive the...

6.6

184 votes

6.6

184 votes

Direction Hideaki Anno · Masayuki · Kazuya Tsurumaki · Mahiro Maeda

Synopsis Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012) unfolds fourteen years after the catastrophic Second Impact, with the relentless Angels still posing a threat to humanity. Shinji Ikari is rescued from the wreckage of Evangelion Unit-01 and discovers a world vastly...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Ritual

2000 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Shunji Iwai · Ayako Fujitani · Jun Murakami · Shinobu Otake

Synopsis Ritual (2000) follows the journey of a disenchanted filmmaker who crosses paths with a young girl who has a peculiar habit. Every day, she repeats the phrase, "Tomorrow is my birthday." Intrigued by her ritual, the filmmaker attempts to connect...

6.4

66 votes

6.4

66 votes

Direction Kazuya Tsurumaki

Synopsis Diebuster (Gunbuster 2) (TV Miniseries) (2004) is an OVA miniseries that aired from 2004 to 2006, consisting of 6 episodes. Initially, the first three episodes seem to bear little resemblance to the original "Gunbuster" in terms of themes, visuals, or...

6.3

59 votes

6.3

59 votes

Direction Shinji Higuchi

Synopsis Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (S) (2012) is a project that pays tribute to the iconic Giant God Warriors from Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga and the classic 1956 tokusatsu film Uchūjin Tokyo ni...

5.8

219 votes

5.8

219 votes

Shin Godzilla

2016 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Hideaki Anno · Shinji Higuchi

Cast Satomi Ishihara · Hiroki Hasegawa · Yutaka Takenouchi · Kengo Kora

Synopsis Shin Godzilla (2016) begins with a perplexing incident in Tokyo Bay's Aqua Line, prompting an urgent cabinet meeting. Without warning, a colossal beast emerges, wreaking havoc as it moves from one town to another, ultimately reaching the heart of the...

5.8

3K votes

5.8

3K votes

Shin Ultraman

2022 · Movie · 112 min. · Japan

Direction Shinji Higuchi

Cast Takumi Saito · Masami Nagasawa · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Koji Yamamoto

Synopsis Shin Ultraman (2022) follows the tale of an extraterrestrial being driven by a sense of justice, who chases a renegade criminal to Earth. Seeking redemption for past misdeeds, this alien bestows a powerful gift: the ability to transform a human...

5.7

167 votes

5.7

167 votes

Shin Kamen Rider

2023 · Movie · 121 min. · Japan

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Sôsuke Ikematsu · Minami Hamabe · Tasuku Emoto · Shinya Tsukamoto

Synopsis Shin Kamen Rider (2023) marks a fresh start for the iconic franchise, commemorating half a century since its inception with a thrilling reboot. This new installment pays homage to the original 1971 series while introducing modern elements to captivate a...

5.6

195 votes

5.6

195 votes

Until You Come To Me (S)

2014 · Movie · 5 min. · Japan

Direction Tadashi Hiramatsu

Synopsis Until You Come To Me (S) (2014) presents a narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world following a catastrophic event known as the Impact. The story revolves around three central characters: Shinji, Rei, and Asuka, who find themselves in a state...

5.3

78 votes

5.3

78 votes

Direction Shinji Aramaki

Synopsis Evangelion Another Impact - Confidential (S) (2015) unfolds in an alternate timeline where a crucial test of a pivotal weapon is in progress. The Another Number - Unit Null, a highly classified project, unexpectedly escapes its constraints and runs amok....

5.2

224 votes

5.2

224 votes