Neon Genesis Evangelion hits like a sucker-punch to the soul, clad in religious imagery accompanying mecha robot designs.

Neon Genesis Evangelion is full of memorable scenes, but these disturbing moments definitely come out on top for many fans.

What with 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' finally available on Netflix, it’s worth having a look at its origins, influences and why it didn’t come out of nowhere in a cultural sense.