“What anime series do you absolutely need to watch?” is a question that could keep a forum arguing for years, but there are a few answers that are more or less agreed upon. And at the very top of most lists you’ll probably find Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno’s smash-hit masterpiece that stands as a foundational pillar of the art form.
Now, the series is coming to the Criterion Channel, as the movie streaming service continues to dabble in television. And this isn’t just any streaming release — Criterion is bringing back a version of the series that’s been lost for decades.
