10 Most Shocking Betrayals In Anime History

Probably the most classic anime show ever made, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a show filled with religious references and horrific monster fights, as well as deep ideas about humanity and freedom.

Kaworu Nagisa - the newest member of the Eva team - hit it off immediately with the main character Shinji Ikari, becoming close friends and even seemingly falling in love ever so briefly while playing piano and taking a bath together.

But Kaworu quickly betrays Shinji as he reveals himself to be an angel, the massive terrifying monsters that are hell-bent on destroying all of humanity to claim the earth for themselves.

Shinji is heartbroken as Kaworu smashes through all the defences protecting an angel known as Adam, intent on uniting these angels to destroy the earth. Instead, Kaworu discovers Lillith, who is the creator of humans.

Kaworu gives himself up to Shinji. He asks Shinji to kill him, as choosing how to die is true freedom. Shinji eventually grants his request, crushing him to death with his Eva mech. Kaworu is a major figure in Shinji's life, and his betrayal was another traumatic shock to young Shinji and everyone watching the classic mecha show.