Neon Genesis Evangelion

Season 1, Episode 24

Episode Title: The Beginning and the End, or 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'

Air Date: 1996-03-13

Overview:

Too frightened to face Misato or Rei, Shinji runs away yet again, only to meet and strike a friendship with Kaworu Nagisa, the replacement pilot for EVA-02. Kaworu's openness and friendliness provide much-needed comfort for the disturbed Shinji. However, suspicions abound over Kaworu's incredible synchronization abilities.