Evangelion and GitS are my favorites. There is even a theory about the Rebuild series being a sequel. You may also find this informative:

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The last 2 episodes really helped me expand my mind and mature as a human being. I hated both Asuka and Shinji. I liked Gendo Ikari very much.

Can't wait for the rest. Shin Godzilla was good. But Nowhere near Evangelion level.