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The alternate ending of the series, [[The End of Evangelion]], has been released by Gainax in two slightly different versions.
The alternate ending of the series, [[The End of Evangelion]], has been released by Gainax in two slightly different versions.
The most widely known of them is the ''Theatrical Edition'', which premiered in theaters in July 19, 1997 and has been released in a number of different DVD editions (Theatrical Edition, Renewal, DTS Collector's Edition).
The most widely known of the two is the ''Theatrical Edition'', which premiered in theaters in July 19, 1997 and has been released in a number of different DVD editions (Theatrical Edition, Renewal, and the DTS Collector's Edition).
The lesser known version, known as the ''Video Edition'', was only released in the original LaserDisc, VHS and DVD edition of the series.
The lesser known version, known as the ''Video Edition'', was originally only released in the VHS, LD, and the original pre-Renewal DVD editions of the series but then was surprising included on Disc 9 of the Blu-ray box set (KIXA-90501). The previous releases include the [[Japanese_Video_Releases|Genesis 0:13]] (25 and 25') and [[Japanese_Video_Releases|0:14]] (26 and 26') VHS/LD releases and on the [[Japanese_Video_Releases|KIBA-7]] pre-Renewal DVD
It can be found on the [[Japanese_Video_Releases|Genesis 0:13]] (25 and 25') and [[Japanese_Video_Releases|0:14]] (26 and 26') LaserDiscs and on the [[Japanese_Video_Releases|KIBA-7]] DVD.
 
While the two versions share practically all the same footage, there's a big difference in their presentation.
The ''Theatrical Edition'' is a one-hour-and-half film, divided into two segments known as [[Episode 25']] and [[Episode 26']] separated by their credits, while the ''Video Edition'' has Episode 25' and Episode 26' as two regular episodes with separated (and different) credit sequences, new title screens to tie in with the rest of the series, and a preview of Episode 26'.
It's also interesting to note that, in the ''Video Edition'', Episode 25' and Episode 26' were presented on the same discs as Episode 25 and Episode 26 from the TV series continuity.
 


Note: the screenshots for the ''Video Edition'' are presented here in their original DVD aspect ratio (16:9 letterboxed in 4:3), while those from the ''Theatrical Edition'' are in their original DVD anamorphic 16:9 aspect ratio.
While the two versions share practically all the same footage, there is a difference in their presentation.
The ''Theatrical Edition'' is treated as a 1½ hour feature film, divided into two segments known as [[Episode 25']] and [[Episode 26']] separated by a credit sequence covering both halves, while the ''Video Edition'' treats Episode 25' and Episode 26' as if they were two regular episodes with separate (and different) credit sequences, altered title screens to tie in with the rest of the TV series, and a preview of Episode 26' after the credits of 25'.


Note: The screenshots for both the "Video Edition" and the "Theatrical Edition" are presented as they appear on the Blu-ray BOX set (KIXA-90501) in their native anamorphic 16:9 aspect ratio. The "Video Edition" appears on Disc 9 while the "Theatrical Edition" appears on Discs 7 and 8.






[[Image:dvd_kiba7_cover.jpg|312px]] [[Image:eoe_theatrical_poster.jpg|300px]]
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<big>'''Eyecatch / Shin Seiki Evangelion Theatrical Edition'''</big><br>
<big>'''Eyecatch / Shin Seiki Evangelion Theatrical Edition'''</big><br>
''The End of Evangelion (00:01:19)''<br>
''The End of Evangelion (00:01:19)''<br>
[[Image:25'_title1_video.jpg|312px]] [[Image:25'_title1_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:25'_title1_video.jpg|300px]] [[Image:25'_title1_theatrical.jpg|300px]]




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<big>'''Love is Destructive'''</big><br>
<big>'''Love is Destructive'''</big><br>
''The End of Evangelion (00:16:46)''<br>
''The End of Evangelion (00:16:46)''<br>
[[Image:25'_title2_video.jpg|312px]] [[Image:25'_title2_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:25'_title2_video.jpg|300px]] [[Image:25'_title2_theatrical.jpg|300px]]




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<big>'''Episode 25' Credits (Video only)'''</big><br>
<big>'''Episode 25' Credits (Video only)'''</big><br>
''&nbsp;''<br>
''&nbsp;''<br>
[[Image:25'_credits1_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:25'_credits1_video.jpg|300px]]


[[Image:25'_credits2_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:25'_credits2_video.jpg|300px]]


The ED sequence after 25', consist of only credits for "Air". Falling red "snow" background with text scrolling straight upwards. Audio is of ''Thanatos (Short Version)''.
The ED sequence after 25' consists of credits for "Air". It has a falling red "snow" background with text scrolling straight upwards. The background audio is of ''Thanatos (Short Version)''.




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<big>'''Episode 26' Preview (Video only)'''</big><br>
<big>'''Episode 26' Preview (Video only)'''</big><br>
''&nbsp;''<br>
''&nbsp;''<br>
[[Image:25'_pre1_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:25'_pre1_video.jpg|300px]]


[[Image:25'_pre2_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:25'_pre2_video.jpg|300px]]


[[Image:25'_pre3_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:25'_pre3_video.jpg|300px]]


26' Preview is presented just like the other [[Category:FGC Next Episode Previews|Next Episode Previews]], immediately after end of 25' credits on the ''Video Edition''.  The only video footage content is a steadycam moving backwards, apparently through Gainax's studios (in a variety of video aspect ratios), followed by the usual title card. See also [http://forum.evageeks.org/viewtopic.php?p=367423 this thread].
The 26' preview is presented just like any other [[Category:FGC Next Episode Previews|Next Episode Previews]], immediately after end of the credits for 25' on the ''Video Edition'' version.  The only video footage is from a live-action Steadycam moving backwards, apparently through Gainax's studios (in a variety of video aspect ratios), followed by the next episode's title card. See also [http://forum.evageeks.org/viewtopic.php?p=367423 this thread].


Here's a translation of the preview:
Here's a translation of the preview:
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: ''Next time, the finale: "My Pure Heart for You"''
: ''Next time, the finale: "My Pure Heart for You"''


Although they only include the ''"Theatrical Version"'', this preview is available as an extra on the same disc as Episodes 25 and 26 in [[Renewal of Evangelion]] and in some Platinum editions.
Although the set it is contained in only includes the ''"Theatrical Version"'', this preview is also available as an extra on the 8th disc of the [[Renewal of Evangelion]] boxset, and Volume 8 of the Renewal single-disc releases.




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:::::::::::::: [[Image:25'_credits2_theatrical.jpg|300px]]


The only credit sequence in the theatrical version, right between 25' and 26'. Orange text in a twisting single-helix pattern scrolling upwards. Credits cover both 25' and 26'. Audio is of ''Thanatos (Short Version)''.
This is the only credit sequence in the theatrical version, right between 25' and 26'. The text is orange in a twisting single-helix pattern scrolling upwards. The credits cover both 25' and 26'. The background audio is of ''Thanatos''.
 
 
 


==Episode 26'==
==Episode 26'==
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<big>'''Neon Genesis Evangelion / The End of Evangelion'''</big><br>
<big>'''Neon Genesis Evangelion / The End of Evangelion'''</big><br>
''The End of Evangelion (00:46:50)''<br>
''The End of Evangelion (00:46:50)''<br>
[[Image:26'_title1_video.jpg|312px]] [[Image:26'_title1_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:26'_title1_video.jpg|300px]] [[Image:26'_title1_theatrical.jpg|300px]]




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<big>'''"Iya"'''</big><br>
<big>'''"Iya"'''</big><br>
''The End of Evangelion (01:04:52)''<br>
''The End of Evangelion (01:04:52)''<br>
[[Image:26'_iya_video.jpg|312px]] [[Image:26'_iya_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:26'_iya_video.jpg|300px]] [[Image:26'_iya_theatrical.jpg|300px]]


The only cut which differs between the two versions. The cut in ''Video Edition'' is silent, with a NO (ーイヤ ''iya'') caption.
This is the only cut which differs between the two versions. The cut in ''Video Edition'' is silent, with a NO (ーイヤ ''iya'') caption.




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<big>'''One More Final'''</big><br>
<big>'''One More Final'''</big><br>
''The End of Evangelion (01:23:33)''<br>
''The End of Evangelion (01:23:33)''<br>
[[Image:26'_title2_video.jpg|312px]] [[Image:26'_title2_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:26'_title2_video.jpg|300px]] [[Image:26'_title2_theatrical.jpg|300px]]




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<big>'''The End'''</big><br>
<big>'''The End'''</big><br>
''The End of Evangelion (01:26:38)''<br>
''The End of Evangelion (01:26:38)''<br>
[[Image:26'_end_video.jpg|312px]] [[Image:26'_end_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:26'_end_video.jpg|300px]] [[Image:26'_end_theatrical.jpg|300px]]
 


The ending card also differs.  The video version uses "End" (完), while the theatrical version uses "End of the movie" (終劇).




<big>'''Episode 26' Credits (Video only)'''</big><br>
<big>'''Episode 26' Credits (Video only)'''</big><br>
''&nbsp;''<br>
''&nbsp;''<br>
[[Image:26'_credits1_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:26'_credits1_video.jpg|300px]]


[[Image:26'_credits2_video.jpg|312px]]
[[Image:26'_credits2_video.jpg|300px]]


The ED sequence immediately after the white end card (just after ''kimochi warui''), consists of only credits for ''Magokoro wo Kimi ni''. Falling white "snow" background with text scrolling straight upwards. Audio is of ''Jesu Bleibet Meine Fruende (strings version)''.
The ED sequence immediately after the white end card (just after ''kimochi warui'') consists of credits solely for ''Magokoro wo Kimi ni''. It has a falling white "snow" background with text scrolling straight upwards. The background audio is of ''Jesu Bleibet Meine Fruende (strings version)''.


== See also ==
[https://wiki.evageeks.org/Useful_Trivia Useful Trivia]


[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Comparison Pages]]
[[Category:Comparison Pages]]

Latest revision as of 18:40, 15 September 2021

The alternate ending of the series, The End of Evangelion, has been released by Gainax in two slightly different versions. The most widely known of the two is the Theatrical Edition, which premiered in theaters in July 19, 1997 and has been released in a number of different DVD editions (Theatrical Edition, Renewal, and the DTS Collector's Edition). The lesser known version, known as the Video Edition, was originally only released in the VHS, LD, and the original pre-Renewal DVD editions of the series but then was surprising included on Disc 9 of the Blu-ray box set (KIXA-90501). The previous releases include the Genesis 0:13 (25 and 25') and 0:14 (26 and 26') VHS/LD releases and on the KIBA-7 pre-Renewal DVD

While the two versions share practically all the same footage, there is a difference in their presentation. The Theatrical Edition is treated as a 1½ hour feature film, divided into two segments known as Episode 25' and Episode 26' separated by a credit sequence covering both halves, while the Video Edition treats Episode 25' and Episode 26' as if they were two regular episodes with separate (and different) credit sequences, altered title screens to tie in with the rest of the TV series, and a preview of Episode 26' after the credits of 25'.

Note: The screenshots for both the "Video Edition" and the "Theatrical Edition" are presented as they appear on the Blu-ray BOX set (KIXA-90501) in their native anamorphic 16:9 aspect ratio. The "Video Edition" appears on Disc 9 while the "Theatrical Edition" appears on Discs 7 and 8.



Episode 25'

Eyecatch / Shin Seiki Evangelion Theatrical Edition
The End of Evangelion (00:01:19)


Love is Destructive
The End of Evangelion (00:16:46)


Episode 25' Credits (Video only)
 

The ED sequence after 25' consists of credits for "Air". It has a falling red "snow" background with text scrolling straight upwards. The background audio is of Thanatos (Short Version).


Episode 26' Preview (Video only)
 

The 26' preview is presented just like any other, immediately after end of the credits for 25' on the Video Edition version. The only video footage is from a live-action Steadycam moving backwards, apparently through Gainax's studios (in a variety of video aspect ratios), followed by the next episode's title card. See also this thread.

Here's a translation of the preview:

Finally, Shinji Ikari faces the Pandemonium that is reality.
Unable to cope with the trauma, he resigns himself to a fantasy world.
Where there is no pain called 'reality'.
Where there is no fiction called 'myself'.
Where there is no fear called 'other people'.
Where there is no hope called 'others'.
Where there is no existence called 'the self'.
Next time, the finale: "My Pure Heart for You"

Although the set it is contained in only includes the "Theatrical Version", this preview is also available as an extra on the 8th disc of the Renewal of Evangelion boxset, and Volume 8 of the Renewal single-disc releases.


The End of Evangelion credits (Theatrical only)
The End of Evangelion (00:41:55)

This is the only credit sequence in the theatrical version, right between 25' and 26'. The text is orange in a twisting single-helix pattern scrolling upwards. The credits cover both 25' and 26'. The background audio is of Thanatos.

Episode 26'

Neon Genesis Evangelion / The End of Evangelion
The End of Evangelion (00:46:50)


"Iya"
The End of Evangelion (01:04:52)

This is the only cut which differs between the two versions. The cut in Video Edition is silent, with a NO (ーイヤ iya) caption.


One More Final
The End of Evangelion (01:23:33)


The End
The End of Evangelion (01:26:38)

The ending card also differs. The video version uses "End" (完), while the theatrical version uses "End of the movie" (終劇).


Episode 26' Credits (Video only)
 

The ED sequence immediately after the white end card (just after kimochi warui) consists of credits solely for Magokoro wo Kimi ni. It has a falling white "snow" background with text scrolling straight upwards. The background audio is of Jesu Bleibet Meine Fruende (strings version).

See also

Useful Trivia