The End of Evangelion meme stems from the 1997 anime film of the same name, which served as the alternative ending to the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series. The most iconic imagery includes the giant, ethereal head of Rei/Lilith overlooking a red sea and the haunting beach scene featuring Shinji and Asuka. In internet culture, these visuals are frequently used to represent total emotional collapse, overwhelming stress, or the sensation of one's world falling apart. The meme often incorporates lyrics from the film's centerpiece song, 'Komm, süsser Tod,' to highlight the humorous contrast between apocalyptic destruction and everyday minor inconveniences.