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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

“In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.”

★ 7.8(1,023)20091h 52m

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on U-NEXT, FOD and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno
Release date: 2009-06-26
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $44,339,362
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: khara
Part of: Rebuild of Evangelion Collection

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance — trailer

About Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is a 2009 movie in the Animation, Science Fiction and Action genres, directed by Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki and Hideaki Anno, starring Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara and Yuko Miyamura. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 1,023 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Cast

Megumi Ogata

Shinji Ikari (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara

Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)

Yuko Miyamura

Asuka Shikinami Langley (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)

Kotono Mitsuishi

Misato Katsuragi (voice)

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Ritsuko Akagi (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Ryoji Kaji (voice)

Fumihiko Tachiki

Gendo Ikari (voice)

Motomu Kiyokawa

Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)

Miki Nagasawa

Maya Ibuki (voice)

Takehito Koyasu

Shigeru Aoba (voice)

Hiro Yuuki

Makoto Hyuuga (voice)

Themes & keywords

post-apocalyptic futurealienanthropomorphismtragedymechagiant robotpiloted robotapocalypsedestructionalien invasionmilitaryangstanimephilosophicalfather son conflict

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on U-NEXT, FOD and Google Play Movies.

Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance on Netflix?+

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?+

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?+

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance stars Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto and Kotono Mitsuishi.

When did Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance come out?+

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is a 2009 movie directed by Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki and Hideaki Anno.

What genre is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?+

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is Animation, Science Fiction, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?+

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was directed by Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki and Hideaki Anno.