Tributes to Neon Genesis Evangelion in other Media

This page is for those references to Evangelion that do not fit into other categories. See also: Tributes to Neon Genesis Evangelion in other Anime and Manga, Gainax: Evangelion References and Cross References, Tributes to Other Shows in Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Similarities to Neon Genesis Evangelion in other Anime and Manga.

Aoi House

In volume 1, episode 4, page 19 of the "Original English-language manga", Aoi House, published by Seven Seas Entertainment, there is a mysterious character called Oniisan which provides Morgan McKnight high-tech equipment that appears as a Seele Monolith.

Oniisan appearing before Morgan as a Seele Monolith

Final Fantasy VII

Inside a museum is a sign that says "Magma Diver, D-type equipment". One of episode 10's titles is "Magma Diver", and the suit Evangelion Unit-02 wears so as to not be harmed by the lava is referred to as D-type equipment.

Justice League (animated series)

"Legends", a two-parter from the first season, begins with the League fighting a giant robot clearly based the Evangelion designs, mostly Eva-02 (four eyes and smooth head). However, it is a fully mechanical construct controlled by Lex Luthor. (Justice League images courtesy of World’s Finest)

Furthermore, Bruce Timm, the creator, producer, and character designer for this and other series in the "Detective Comics Animated Universe", has also drawn his own pictures of Rei and Asuka in his style.

Hawkgirl battles the Eva-styled robot

After the battle

Invader Zim

In episode 9-B, "Hamstergeddon", the camera setup when Ultra Pipi attacks Zim's ship is very similar to the scene in Episode 02 when Evangelion Unit-01 goes berserk; this similarity was mentioned on the episode's commentary. Furthermore, in the episode "Megadoomer", the eponymous mecha's need to constantly be plugged into a power supply was described by series creator Jhonen Vasquez as "Eva-esque", though the idea was not initially an intentional reference.

Ultra Pipi charges

And again

Koi no Mon

Suzuki Matsuo's 2004 romantic comedy Koi no Mon features, among its countless anime and manga references, a cosplay bordello that capitalizes on Rei Ayanami's fame as an otaku idol. Hideaki Anno makes a small cameo appearance in the movie as an inn keeper. Sauce.

Some prime Engrish in the brothel's ad.

Anno as an inn keeper.

Michael Clayton

There are some Evangelion action figures hanging from a lamp or something.

Mystique (Marvel)

Issue #4 of Marvel's Mystique comic book series briefly features Soviet-built anti-mutant Sentinel robots that look like beefy Evangelions. This is an intentional homage, and the artist Jorge Lucas has admitted being a big Evangelion fan.

One Hour Photo

Mass Produced Evangelion Figure

The character Jake begs his mother to buy him the "Eva" 04 action figure, and Seymour 'Sy' Parrish (Played by Robin Williams) later offers it to him for free. It is commonplace for movies and shows to rename or repackage existing products with a generic name and graphic logo. A Mass Produced Evangelion action figure can also be see in the toy store in the movie also. Despite the fact that Robin Williams is apparently a "huge fan" of Evangelion and the toy is an item from Robin Williams' personal collection. In fact, Sy pronounces it "Eh-van-'jell-ee-un".

Robots

Fender carries a spear that looks similar to the Spear of Longinus. Of course, Fender is voiced by Robin Williams.

Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation

Even though the Original Generation incarnations of the Super Robot Wars game franchise only feature characters created by its developer company Banpresto instead of the usual crossover ensemble casts, these games sometimes make humorous references to mecha anime (most notably Gundam).

In scenario 8 of Original Generation there is an apparent reference to Evangelion's Episode 19, as Ryusei tries to convince his mech to cooperate by screaming at it. This scene is later repeated in scenario 16 of Original Generation 2, when Ryoto attempts to activate the Huckebein Mk-III under enemy fire.

Teen Titans

In Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, the design and the sound effects of the elevator to the Trooper HQ are identical to the elevator going into the Geofront. A logo that looks similar to Nerv can be seen on a truck pasting by in the movie.

The Day the Earth Stood Still

In the 2008 remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves, In the beginning of the movie where you see a Evangelion Unit 01 action figure is seen in Jacob's (Played by Jaden Smith) room when Helen Bens (Played by Jennifer Connelly) walks in just before the unkown alien spaceship crash course to the Earth. It ironic since the title of episode 11 is a shout out to the original movie.

Train Man (Densha Otoko)

The TV drama adaptation of Train Man contains numerous Evangelion references, including a stoner fanboy wearing Rei's plugsuit. (Not surprisingly, Mobile Suit Gundam is another show that gets a specific, super-creepy fanboy.)

Incidentally, the opening of the drama is based on the Daicon IV opening animation by the original Gainax core staff.

Typical 2channeler Evangelion fan

Welder

The musician known as Welder has employed sound clips from the End of Evangelion in one of his songs, "Find You Here." The sound clips in question come from the scene when Gendo first meets Rei in order to begin his version of Third Impact: "I knew I'd find you here," and "The time has come. Let's go."