Rebuild of Evangelion

“This is going to be a controversial recommendation but if your friend has 8 hours to burn then I suggest watching the tetralogy of movies. If your friend hasn't seen the original Evangelion series then that's okay. The first two and a half movies are a retelling of the original anyway and I think it's more important to experience the journey that Shinji takes navigating mental health, interpersonal relationships, and self-worth. This left me emotionally exhausted but I think it's well worth the effort.”