It is the year 2015. The EVA's are the most effective line of defense against the Angels who are threatening to destroy what's left of the Earth. The EVA's are trying to prevent a Third Impact. That is the main idea of Evangelion. In Japan, the 1st Child, 2nd Child etc. is called First Children, Second Children etc.
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