Amid relentless assaults from the terrifying Angels intent on wiping out humanity, the U.N.'s NERV organization enlists two new EVA pilots to protect Tokyo-3: enigmatic Makinami Mari Illustrous and fierce Asuka Langley Shikinami. As the battle intensifies, Gendo Ikari collaborates with the shadowy group SEELE on a covert initiative involving Rei and Shinji, setting the stage for dramatic confrontations and revelations. The stakes rise as personal conflicts intertwine with humanity's survival, leaving everyone questioning their roles in a world on the brink of collapse.