Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo 2014

Here’s a rephrased version:

Fourteen years after the devastating Third Impact, which reshaped the world forever, Asuka Langley Shikinami (character) and Mari Illustrious Makinami retrieve a container from Earth’s orbit containing Evangelion Unit 01 and its pilot, Shinji Ikari. Asuka’s own Evangelion unit is triggered by her actions, releasing attack drones that are promptly destroyed by the reactivated Unit 01. With its mission accomplished, the mecha deactivates and descends back to Earth, where it’s monitored by Kaworu Nagisa, who reveals he has been waiting for Shinji.

Shinji is salvaged from Unit 01 and fitted with a deadly explosive choker before being dispatched to Captain Misato Katsuragi (character), now leading WILLE, an organization hell-bent on dismantling NERV, the paramilitary force behind the Evangelion units. As the battle rages on, Misato launches the flying battleship Wunder, powered by Unit 01, to take down the incoming drone attack. She warns Shinji that his life is at risk if he pilots any Evangelion units, a consequence of the Third Impact that has also kept him and the other pilots from aging. The enigmatic Rei Ayanami, the other occupant of Unit 01, remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, an Evangelion unit, Mark.09, intercepts the Wunder, prompting Shinji to make a daring escape with Unit 01. Rei guides him to the ruins of NERV headquarters, where he encounters his father, Gendo Ikari, who reveals that he is expected to pilot a new Evangelion, Unit 13, alongside Kaworu. As Shinji grows closer to Kaworu, they bond over their shared love of piano duets, but his connection with Rei remains complicated - she’s unable to recall her past or exhibit any semblance of individuality, only responding to commands.

Kaworu shares with Shinji the devastating consequences of his awakening of Unit 01, which triggered the Third Impact and forever altered the world. He also reveals Gendo’s sinister plan to force humanity’s evolution by unleashing a mass extinction event, erasing individuality and reuniting with his deceased wife, Yui Ayanami - a fate sealed within Unit 01 as its control system.

As Shinji grapples with these revelations, Kozo Fuyutsuki, Gendo’s right-hand man, invites him to play shogi, sharing cryptic insights about the true nature of Rei and her connection to Shinji’s mother. The truth hits Shinji like a ton of bricks: Rei is just one of several clones of his mother, and the Rei who rescued him is merely the latest iteration. Kaworu’s actions, meanwhile, have won Shinji’s trust, as he removes the explosive choker and dons it to gain his confidence.

As Shinji and Kaworu embark on their perilous mission to utilize the enigmatic Spears of Cassius and Longinus, piloting Unit 13, they’re accompanied by Rei’s relentless pursuit in Mark.09. The duo’s quest is centered around undoing the devastating consequences of the Third Impact, but little do they know that the ancient weapons will prove to be far more treacherous than anticipated. As Kaworu, Asuka, and Mari desperately attempt to intervene, Shinji stubbornly proceeds with his plan, removing the spears from their resting place.

The chain reaction unfolds as Gendo’s orders trigger a gruesome sequence of events, culminating in the decapitation of Mark.06 and the subsequent release of the Twelfth Angel. This malevolent entity is absorbed by Unit 13, which, in turn, awakens to catastrophic effect, sparking a new era of cataclysmic destruction – the Fourth Impact.

As the stakes grow increasingly dire, Kaworu’s revelation that he is the First Angel sends shockwaves throughout the narrative. His subsequent downfall to the Thirteenth Angel sets the stage for further chaos. Meanwhile, Rei struggles to maintain control over Mark.09 as it takes on a life of its own, commandeering Wunder and seeking dominance.

In a desperate bid to halt the unfolding disaster, Asuka sacrifices her own unit to destroy Mark.09’s autonomous threat. Mari takes matters into her own hands, ejecting Shinji from Unit 13’s cockpit. In a poignant act of self-sacrifice, Kaworu seizes control of Unit 13, plunging the Spears deep into its core before succumbing to the choker’s deadly grip.

Shinji is left reeling in horror as he watches his friend and ally meet their demise. Asuka then takes charge, rescuing Shinji from the wreckage and dragging him through the ruins of Tokyo-3, with Rei following closely behind. Amidst the devastation, Asuka delivers a stern lecture to Shinji, emphasizing the importance of confronting one’s problems rather than fleeing from them.