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On October 4, 1995, Neon Genesis Evangelion premiered on TV Tokyo and upended the anime world. The series was a revolutionary, once-in-a-generation work, an unusually literate and cerebral take on the mecha action genre. More importantly, it was wildly popular. Despite this, the series disappeared …Read more »
What kind of merch do you come up with for a series that already has all the merch? That’s a big conundrum for the folks behind anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion, which has been plastered on pretty much everything over the years since its 1995 debut. So, …Read more »
Novelty pool floats like pizza slices, donuts, and flamingos are so out of fashion. Why look like everyone else in the water this summer when you can relive some of your favorite anime moments with the help of some Neon Genesis Evangelion Entry Plug swimming …Read more »
Following up on last November’s tease, Netflix came through with an official release announcement for the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. Both the TV series and the movies—EVANGELION:DEATH TRUE and The End of Evangelion—will premiere on the streaming service on June 21. Netflix counted down the …Read more »
It’s been a long road, but it looks like we may soon be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel for the long-awaited fourth Shin Evangelion anime film, Shin Evangelion Gekijō-ban :||. Production house Studio Khara revealed that the movie is …Read more »
Almost 24 years after its first appearance on Japanese TV, it’s amazing to see just how relevant Neon Genesis Evangelion is to anime and the culture that surrounds it today. The series is about to make a comeback—with the original set to debut on Netflix …Read more »
Singer Yoko Takahashi has a new mini album on the way called EVANGELION EXTREME, and the cover features an awesome new piece of Neon Genesis Evangelion art by Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo animator Yoshimichi Kameda. Due out on May 22, EVANGELION EXTREME features …Read more »
The following story is either a case of haunted cosplay gear or an alleged criminal trying to pass the blame onto Rei Ayanami’s plugsuit. We’re leaning toward the latter in the case of a 37-year-old man who was recently arrested in Fukuoka. The man allegedly …Read more »
It’s one thing to top a ranking for a particular month, year, or even decade. Neon Genesis Evangelion opening theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” has greater ambitions, officially hitting the top spot in Japan’s karaoke rankings for the entire Heisei period. The Heisei period is …Read more »
Patrons of the Evangelion Store recently got the opportunity to take part in a poll that ranked the most popular characters of the series. This celebration of the store’s 13th anniversary did things a little bit differently, though, limiting the options to Eva pilots and …Read more »
If you were worried at all about the radio silence regarding Evangelion 3.0+1.0 in the months since its 2020 release announcement, voice actress Megumi Ogata is here to provide some reassuring words. The voice behind Shinji Ikari shared a photo of her having drinks with …Read more »
The results are in for Japan’s 2018 karaoke song rankings, and the number one song in the anime/tokusatsu/game category should come as no surprise. Taking the top spot is Neon Genesis Evangelion theme song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” which is up three spots from last …Read more »
Rejoice, because Neon Genesis Evangelion will soon be available to legally stream! The classic Gainax series directed by Hideaki Anno was revealed as a new addition to the Netflix lineup, with the service planning to launch it in spring 2019. In addition to the TV series, Netflix’s …Read more »
If you’re in Tokyo from November 16 to January 6, make your way to the Evangelion Store in Ikebukuro for a tipple at the just-opened Evangelion Bar. The bar features a range of drinks based on the popular giant robot franchise. That includes the Asuka …Read more »
An attraction that combines mega-franchises Godzilla and Evangelion is set to open at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka next year. The attraction, which will run from May 31 to August 25, is part of Universal Studios’ “Cool Japan” project, which centers around rides and other …Read more »
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