Episode 01

Episode Information
Episode #01
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First Aired	10-4-1995
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Angel Appearances	Sachiel
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Events Synopsis

As Ikari Shinji arrives in Tokyo-3, the Angel Sachiel advances on the city. Shinji is rescued in the nick of time by Katsuragi Misato and taken to Nerv's underground base, where he is aked by his father Gendo to pilot Evangelion Unit-01 into battle against the Angel. After some doubt, Shinji eventually agrees and is lauched into battle in Unit-01 just as Sachiel enters the city.

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