Cult basic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting a model new sequence, with Nier director Yoko Taro answerable for the sequence’ composition and screenplay. It’s at the moment being co-produced by unique Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno’s Studio Khara.
The information was introduced earlier at this time, on the finish of the Evangelion:30+ thirtieth Anniversary of Evangelion occasion, a three-day lengthy pageant held in Yokohama, Japan to have fun three a long time of the franchise that featured exhibitions, speak present periods, an Evangelion kabuki adaptation, and a model new 15-minute brief that includes Asuka Langley. The occasion was a fruits of assorted anniversary tasks held all through the previous 12 months.
Becoming a member of Yoko Taro on the brand new Neon Genesis Evangelion sequence will probably be two administrators: Kazuya Tsurumaki (who beforehand helmed the Rebuild of Evangelion films) and Toko Yatabe (who was a key animator on Rebuild, amongst others).
Prolific composer Keiichi Okabe, who has labored on the Nier, Drakengard and Tekken video games, will probably be offering the music. The brand new present will probably be produced by unique sequence’ director Hideaki Anno’s Studio Khara and CloverWorks.
Though plot particulars have but to be revealed, the official announcement emphasizes that will probably be a very new sequence. Over on X, Yoko Taro retweeted Studio Khara’s put up, commenting: “It has been introduced! I’ll do my finest!”
The unique Neon Genesis Evangelion anime TV sequence ran from 1995 to 1996, turning into a giant hit not solely in Japan but additionally abroad. The 1997 film The Finish of Evangelion served up an alternate ending to the sequence. Between 2007 and 2021, the Rebuild of Evangelion sequence of 4 films had been launched. This retelling of the unique TV sequence was extremely well-liked, with the final movie Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time surpassing 10 billion yen in Japanese field workplace income.
Studio Gainax, the studio behind the unique anime was liquidated in December final 12 months, after a sequence of scandals, plus authorized battles with Studio Khara — one thing that Anno himself termed a “actually disappointing finish.”
Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance author who beforehand served as editor, contributor and translator for the sport information website Automaton West. She has additionally written about Japanese tradition and flicks for numerous publications.