Looping Timelines | Anno's Narrative Sparks Fan Debate

Fatima Noor

Jul 4, 2025, 04:46 PM

Edited By

Mark Thompson

Updated

Jul 6, 2025, 03:40 AM

A blink of an eye read

A visual representation of a looping timeline with gaming elements and characters, highlighting the concept of Anno confirmation.

Anime fans are buzzing over the cyclical narratives created by Anno's storytelling approach in the Rebuild of Evangelion series. Discussions heated up recently, with some fans firmly arguing that these films loop repeatedly.

The Divisive Red Ocean Theory

The debate has taken a sharp turn with new comments challenging the popular "red ocean theory." One frustrated fan exclaimed, "In 2.0 they literally travel to an ocean reclamation site It was blue within the last two decades!!!" This points to confusion over the timeline, emphasizing that many seem to overlook significant narrative details.

Clarity on Cycles and Character Continuity

Many fans firmly believe Anno's works continuously revolve. "Kaworu's lines about past and future lives indicate looping,