The 20th anniversary commemorative phone that sparked a buying frenzy among fans back then"EVA Phone"It was born, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. After completely bidding farewell to its former employer, GAINAX...Bankruptcy shadowThen, on the 30th anniversary of Evangelion, a bombshell was dropped, welcoming Yoko Taro, who was jokingly called the "master of depressing" by players, to join the game, ready to bring fans a brand new emotional shock.
At the earlier "EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION" event, a major announcement that has excited fans worldwide, was made: a new Evangelion game will be released."Completely New Works" series.
The ultimate "depressing" lineup: The NieR trio joins the battle.
The production team for this new work is incredibly impressive, so much so that many fans are saying they're already getting stomach aches.
According to initial information released by the official sources, this entirely new game will have Yoko Taro, the game director known for the NieR and Drakengard series, serving as the script supervisor and writer. For the music, Keiichi Okabe, who composed the acclaimed score for NieR: Matrix of Leadership, will be in charge.
On the animation production side, Studio Khara, which created the original series, will collaborate with CloverWorks, which has produced popular works such as "Lonely Rock!" and "SPY×FAMILY". The directing team will be composed of Kazuya Tsurumaki, the animation director of Khara, and Touko Tanidabe, a well-known Japanese animator and character designer.
This is also the most groundbreaking large-scale project for "Neon Genesis Evangelion" since Hideaki Anno announced the end of "Evangelion: 1.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time".
New “Neon Genesis Evangelion” ANIME SERIES NEW TRAILER
Written by Yoko Taro
Directors: Kazuya Tsurumaki & Toko Yatabe
Music: Keiichi Okabe
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A decade in the blink of an eye: From the 20th anniversary EVA Phone to a brand new chapter
Looking back at the development of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" over the past decade, it has not only continued to advance in film and television works, but its influence on technology and daily life has never waned.
Back in 2015, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the official team launched a limited-edition, unlocked commemorative smartphone, the "EVA Phone," developed collaboratively by fans. At the time, its design was heavily influenced by Unit-01, and its custom UI and classic sound effects sparked a frenzy in the tech and anime communities. Ten years later, EVA merchandise collaborations have expanded from smartphones and smartwatches to various home appliances and automotive devices (even including a shovel for construction?), making it one of the most commercially valuable IPs.
Khara embarks on a full-scale journey, bidding farewell to the shadow of GAINAX's bankruptcy.
However, this 30-year journey has not been all glamorous.
Just before its 30th anniversary, GAINAX, the legendary animation studio that created works such as "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and boasted a 40-year history, officially declared bankruptcy and liquidation, a truly lamentable event. At that time, Hideaki Anno also publicly revealed for the first time the inaction and financial black hole of GAINAX's former management. To protect this painstakingly crafted work and the hard work of its creators, Hideaki Anno actively intervened through his own company, Khara, not only acquiring the complete copyright of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" but also helping to deal with the numerous messes left behind by his former employer.
The announcement of this new work for the 30th anniversary not only symbolizes the continuation of the EVA universe, but also represents that this IP has completely severed the historical burdens of the past and is moving towards a truly clean and pure new starting point under the complete leadership of Studio Khara.
