Neon Genesis Evangelion Watch Order
Arc-by-arc breakdown of every episode — which to watch, which filler to skip, and how to experience Neon Genesis Evangelion in the best order possible.
23
Canon episodes
2
Filler episodes
26
Total episodes
Recommended Viewing
Skip the filler arcs highlighted below. All other arcs are directly adapted from the source material.
Filler episodes are safe to skip without losing any story context. Some fans enjoy them for extra content.
Arc Breakdown
Canon
Main Story
Episodes 1–3 · 3 episodes
Filler
Main Story
Episodes 4–5 · 2 episodes
Canon
Main Story
Episodes 6–9 · 4 episodes
Mixed
Main Story
Episode 10 · 1 episode
Canon
Main Story
Episodes 11–26 · 16 episodes
⚠️ Watch order information is collated from multiple community sources and may contain inaccuracies.