Consequently, when Neon Genesis Evangelion aired on TV Tokyo from 1995 to 1996, it could not legally air on South Korean television. However, the ban did not stop the anime from becoming an underground sensation. Korean fans relied on bootleg VHS tapes, illicit fan-subtitles, and early internet forums to experience the series. 2. The Early Eras: From Bootlegs to Video Releases
When Netflix acquired the global streaming rights to the original 26-episode television series and the companion films ( Death(true)² and The End of Evangelion ), they commissioned entirely new regional dubs. This resulted in a complete recasting of the Korean voice talent to deliver a performance aligned with modern audio standards and a more literal translation of the Japanese scripts. evangelion korean dub