Neon Genesis Evangelion Renewal 1080p

This guide covers what it is, the video quality, how to identify a proper rip, and what to avoid.

The Renewal transfer was done before the modern era of aggressive Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). While the official 2015 Japanese Blu-ray (and subsequent international releases) scrubbed much of the film grain away, resulting in a "waxy" or "plastic" look on some character faces, the Renewal 1080p keeps the soul of the cel animation intact. Neon Genesis Evangelion Renewal 1080p

It consolidated the "Director’s Cut" versions of episodes 21 through 24 (New Production Cuts) as the standard viewing experience. The Leap to 1080p: From Renewal to Blu-ray This guide covers what it is, the video

: Studio Gainax cleaned the original 16mm and 35mm film elements to remove frame jitter, scratches, and noise. It consolidated the "Director’s Cut" versions of episodes

Strictly speaking, the , capped at 480p resolution. However, the "1080p" label refers to the 2015 HD Remaster (released on Blu-ray), which utilized the same high-quality materials and restoration work pioneered during the Renewal project.