Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese anime series created by Gainax and produced by Studio Gainax and Production I.G. The series premiered in 1995 and has since become a cult classic worldwide. The story revolves around Shinji Ikari, a young boy who pilots a giant humanoid robot called the Evangelion to fight against giant monsters known as Angels. The series explores themes of psychological trauma, existentialism, and the human condition.