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Non-free / fair use media rationale for Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV series)
Description	Depiction of main characters from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion; Back row, left to right (adults): Ritsuko Akagi, Gendo Ikari, Yui Ikari, Kōzō Fuyutsuki, Shigeru Aoba, Maya Ibuki, Makoto Hyuga, Ryoji Kaji, Misato Katsuragi Front row, left to right (children and penguin): Kaworu Nagisa (Tabris), Pen-Pen, Hikari Horaki, Kensuke Aida, Toji Suzuhara, Asuka Langley Soryu, Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami
Source	Gainax; created by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Article	Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV series)
Portion used	Entire promotional artwork
Low resolution?	Yes, 300 × 186 pixels
Purpose of use	The image is a depiction of the central cast of the series.
Replaceable?	Cannot be replaced with a free image, as source image is from a copyrighted work
Other information	This picture is being used in Wikipedia's article for the television show Neon Genesis Evangelion. Although it is subject to copyright, it can be said that it is covered by US fair use laws because: It is a low resolution still image; It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell the related product in any way Further, we believe our use of the image is fair because it is not being used merely to decorate the related article, but rather: Aids commentary on the plot outline; Poignantly illustrates the related series Particularly because: It shows all the important characters of the series.

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qualifies as fair use under United States copyright law. Any other usage of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, might be copyright infringement. See Wikipedia:Non-free content and Wikipedia:Publicity photos.

Additionally, the copyright holder may have granted permission for use in works such as Wikipedia. However, if they have, this permission likely does not fall under a free license.

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current	04:03, 10 July 2007	300×186 (39 KB)	Willbyr (Talk \| contribs)	({{Non-free fair use rationale\|Description=Depiction of main characters from the anime ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''; Back row, left to right (adults): Ritsuko Akagi, Gendo Ikari, Yui Ikari, [[List of characters in Neon Genesis Evangeli)