The following shows are popular and critically acclaimed, though some may not align with your own personal taste. Neon Genesis Evangelion has a considerably large online following, spawning a fansite, named Eva Monkey, as well as two wikis dedicated to the show. Humanity's last hope lies in the hands of Nerv, a special agency under the United Nations, and their Evangelions, giant machines capable of defeating the Angels who herald Earth's ruin. See more ideas about Neon genesis evangelion, Neon evangelion and Anime. This is a general list of "must-watch" anime oriented for those who are new to the medium.