Episode 13 of , titled "Lilliputian Hitcher" (or "An Angel's Invasion"), is a unique entry in the series that focuses on high-stakes cyber-warfare and the internal dynamics of NERV rather than Eva-on-Angel physical combat. Plot Summary
: The writing "Ikari, you jerk!" found inside Casper hints at the hidden personal conflicts between Gendo Ikari and the Akagi family that culminate later in the series. Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 13
: This is the only episode where an Angel is defeated entirely without the use of an Evangelion unit. Episode 13 of , titled "Lilliputian Hitcher" (or
: While the pilots (Shinji, Asuka, and Rei) undergo a synchronization test in deep-level simulation bodies, a microscopic Angel named Ireul infiltrates NERV HQ. : While the pilots (Shinji, Asuka, and Rei)
: Most of the episode takes place within the claustrophobic confines of the GeoFront, focusing on the "middle generation" characters (Ritsuko and Misato).
