"neon Genesis Evangelion" The Day Tokyo-3 Stood... Official

: This episode looks noticeably different from others because the animation was famously outsourced to Studio Ghibli .

(titled "In the Still Darkness" in the English dub) is the 11th episode of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series. It is a unique "monster-of-the-week" installment that focuses on a city-wide blackout and the first coordinated mission involving all three main pilots. Story Synopsis "Neon Genesis Evangelion" The Day Tokyo-3 Stood...

: The English title, "The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still," is a direct homage to the classic 1951 science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still . If you'd like to dive deeper, I can tell you more about: The sabotage theories behind the blackout The Studio Ghibli collaboration details How this episode fits into the larger series timeline : This episode looks noticeably different from others

: During the blackout, the Ninth Angel, Matarael , emerges. It is a giant, spider-like creature that attempts to breach NERV headquarters by dripping corrosive acid from its eyes onto the GeoFront. Story Synopsis : The English title, "The Day