Evangelion Shin Gekijouban, also known as the Rebuild of Evangelion, is a Japanese animated film series that reimagines the iconic 1995 anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Directed by Hideaki Anno, the films bring new story elements, updated animation, and modern visual effects. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can [Not] Advance is the second film in the series, continuing the complex narrative of human survival against mysterious beings known as Angels.