The recent “Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion” festival concluded with an exciting announcement: a new series debut. This project was introduced as the franchise’s “Next Genesis,” highlighting the ongoing evolution of the beloved Evangelion universe.
Event Details
The festival took place at the Yokohama Arena from February 21 to February 23. It featured various announcements and tributes to the iconic series.
Special Presentations
- Exclusive premiere of “Evangelion Broadcast 30th Anniversary Special Screening,” a new 13-minute anime short starring Asuka.
- Live performances by Yoko Takahashi, who sang an “Eva Fes Ver.” of the series’ opening theme.
- Preview of Kabuki Kōkyōkyoku Dai Kyū-ban Evangelion (Kabuki Symphony No. 9 Evangelion) stage production.
Production Team
The new series is backed by a talented group of creators:
- Yokō Tarō: Script supervisor and writer known for works like NieR: Automata and SINoALICE.
- Kazuya Tsurumaki: Director with experience from Rebuild of Evangelion and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
- Tōko Yatabe: Assistant director from “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time” and storyboard director for Chainsaw Man.
- Keiichi Okabe: Musical composer associated with the NieR franchise.
- Production Studios: Studio Khara and CloverWorks.
Conclusion
The “Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion” festival successfully celebrated the legacy of Evangelion while paving the way for its future. Fans can look forward to the new series that embodies the essence of this iconic franchise.
