Neon Genesis Evangelion

Season 1, Episode 23

Episode Title: Rei III

Air Date: 1996-03-06

Overview:

Asuka sinks into deep depression after Arael's mental probing, and is unable to pilot when the new Angel Armisael arrives. Armisael begins physically fusing with EVA-00 and threatens to do the same to EVA-01, prompting Rei to sacrifice herself to save Shinji, only to appear alive soon afterwards.