*Evangelion cartoon movie

*Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time*

In a world devastated by cataclysmic events known as Impacts, humanity struggles for survival against monstrous beings called Angels. *Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time* follows Shinji Ikari, a young pilot of the giant biomechanical robot Evangelion Unit-01, as he faces the consequences of his past actions and the responsibilities thrust upon him.

After the near-catastrophic events of the previous film, Shinji, Asuka Langley, and Rei Ayanami are found wandering the desolate red Earth, known as the Near Third Impact area. They are eventually rescued by survivors from the Village 3, a small human settlement trying to live peacefully amidst the chaos. Here, Shinji is given time to heal from his emotional trauma and guilt, while forming connections with other villagers, including Toji, Kensuke, and Hikari, who have adapted to life in this harsh world.

Meanwhile, Wille, an organization led by Misato Katsuragi, prepares to confront the sinister NERV, headed by Shinji’s father, Gendo Ikari. Gendo plans to initiate the Final Impact, which would bring about human Instrumentality and transform all of humanity into a single consciousness. To stop him, Wille mounts an assault on NERV's headquarters in Antarctica, using the Wunder, a massive flying battleship.

During the confrontation, Shinji decides to return to the fight, determined to stop his father's plan and save those he cares about. He pilots Evangelion Unit-01 once more, aided by Mari Illustrious Makinami, piloting Unit-08, in a desperate battle against NERV's forces, including the transformed Evangelion Unit-13.

As the battle reaches its climax, Gendo reveals his true intentions and confronts Shinji in a metaphysical space where they both come to terms with their shared past. Shinji realizes the importance of individuality and human connections and resolves to end the cycle of violence and Instrumentality.

In a final act of selflessness, Shinji chooses to undo the existence of the Evangelions and reset the world without them, giving humanity a chance to start anew. The film ends with Shinji, now an adult, standing on a train platform in a peaceful world, ready to embrace the future.

This story concludes the *Evangelion* series with themes of redemption, acceptance, and the enduring strength of human connection. If you have any questions or would like to delve into specific aspects of the film, feel free to ask!