Shin Seiki Evangelion, also known as Neon Genesis Evangelion, is a groundbreaking anime series that follows the story of Shinji Ikari, a teenage boy recruited by the organization NERV to pilot a giant mech known as an Evangelion. The series explores deep psychological themes and complex character dynamics as humanity fights mysterious beings called Angels. Renowned for its innovative storytelling and philosophical depth, it remains a seminal work in the mecha genre.