Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time — Movie Quotes

This line is spoken by Shinji during the climax in the Anti-Universe, as he uses the Lances of Cassius and Gaius to enact his "Neon Genesis"—the creation of a new world without Evas.

Translated as "Goodbye, all of Evangelion." This is the film's thesis statement. It's Shinji's final decision, spoken as he rewrites the world. It signifies not just the end of the giant robots within the narrative, but a meta-textual farewell from Hideaki Anno to the franchise that has defined his career, allowing both the characters and the creator to finally move on.

Shinji says this to Kaworu during their conversation in the Anti-Universe, reflecting on his past behavior and his new resolve.

"Crying is just a relief for oneself. Me crying won't save anyone. That's why I won't cry anymore." This quote showcases Shinji's profound maturation. He moves beyond the self-pity that defined him for so long, understanding that passive emotional release is not a solution. It marks his transition to proactive responsibility.

This is said during the climactic father-son confrontation in the Anti-Universe, a moment that shifts their dynamic from one of conflict to one of mutual understanding.

"I think it's because you don't want to accept your weakness." Shinji says this to his father, Gendo, but it's a realization about them both. It's the moment of catharsis where Shinji finally understands the core of his father's pain and, in turn, his own. It highlights their shared fear of vulnerability, which drove them to isolate themselves.

Shinji utters this line as he makes his final wish to rewrite the universe, giving a new, positive meaning to the series' foundational phrase.

This is a direct and powerful reference to the original series' title, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Here, Shinji reclaims the term. Instead of being about a new era of conflict, his "Neon Genesis" is the creation of a peaceful reality. It signifies a complete thematic reset, transforming the franchise's title into a promise of hope.