I guess it's just the ultimate classic. I can't see this ever being bumped out of my top 10. Though as a mecha show people come for the action, this franchise is far bigger than that. I wouldn't even call the action a major focus, however good it may be. If you are simply a casual viewer, this show probably isn't for you. Evangelion is very psychological when it comes to it's characters. The characters are written in a very relatable , very human fashion. They are beautifully exposed for all the traits, both admirable and flawed. This show also isn't meant to have it's themes and elements baby fed to you(referring back to my point about casual viewers), this is art meant to be analyzed, typical of most psychological shows. Nothing in this show should be taken only at face value. If you aren't feeling up to that, you should probably watch something else.