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Evangelion

Evangelion merchandise runs across model kits, prize figures, watches, and food sets tied to the 30th anniversary. A new series is in production, announced in February 2026. The original TV anime and two films arrive on Criterion Channel on September 1.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 22h ago

Most of the current coverage is merchandise rather than new animation. Good Smile Company's MODEROID line has expanded past Unit-01 to include Provisional Unit-05, Unit-13, and a DX-SCALE Unit-01 kit, with release windows running from January 2027 to June 2027. Sega's XrossLink prize figures pair Unit-02 with a Mass Production Unit from The End of Evangelion, scheduled from September 18. Tomica is producing die-cast miniatures of the two Evangelion Racing Nissan Silvia S15 cars, with pre-orders opening September 16. RADIO EVA and SEIKO have released a second diver's watch, a 400-unit limited edition built around Unit-02.

The 30th anniversary exhibition ALL OF EVANGELION runs September 4 to October 12 at Nagoya PARCO, with Nagoya-exclusive merchandise including NERV-style shachihoko goods made with local sweet Piyorin. The Small Worlds TOKYO event ran August 1 to September 13 with a Mini NERV Staff Residency Program. Other merchandise spans F:NEX Japanese doll figures of Asuka and Rei at 198,000 yen each, an Evangelion Osechi 2027 food set, and Kuraks' Uruchuru POP SEAL stickers in November.

Outside merchandise, Criterion Channel adds the original TV anime, Evangelion: Death (True)², and The End of Evangelion on September 1. Square Enix announced that animator Mahiro Maeda will join the Final Fantasy XIV collaboration alliance raid Ghost of Desire, handling designs for the Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover. Sega confirmed Evangelion as part of the Year 2 crossover lineup in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, with more detail promised during the World Championship Finals livestream on October 9.

Key facts

New series announced
A completely new Evangelion series is in production, announced in February 2026. ↗
Criterion Channel streaming date
The original TV anime, Evangelion: Death (True)², and The End of Evangelion are added on September 1. ↗
Final Fantasy XIV raid designer
Animator Mahiro Maeda joins the collaboration alliance raid Ghost of Desire for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, handling designs. ↗
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds crossover
Evangelion is confirmed in the Year 2 crossover lineup alongside Godzilla and Bayonetta, with more detail during the World Championship Finals livestream on October 9. ↗
MODEROID DX-SCALE Unit-01 release
The DX-SCALE Evangelion Unit-01 kit and its LUMINOUS SET EDITION both release in June 2027. ↗
Nagoya exhibition dates
The Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition ALL OF EVANGELION runs September 4 to October 12 at PARCO HALL in Nagoya PARCO. ↗
SEIKO watch details
The second RADIO EVA x SEIKO diver's watch is a 400-unit limited edition built around Unit-02, priced at ¥132,000, with the Longinus Spear on the second hand. ↗
XrossLink prize figures
Sega's XrossLink prize figures of Unit-02 and the EVA Mass Production Unit from The End of Evangelion roll out sequentially from September 18. ↗
Tomica Silvia S15 release
Tomica Eva RT Unit-01 and Unit-02 Nissan Silvia die-cast mini cars are planned for early December 2026 to early January 2027 at 1,500 yen each, with pre-orders opening September 16, 2026 at 17:00 on Saporto Store. ↗
F:NEX Japanese doll figures
F:NEX announced two 1/4 scale Japanese doll figures of Asuka Langley Shikinami and Rei Ayanami from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0, made with doll maker Yoshitoku, priced at 198,000 yen each. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
newly announced addition to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2 crossover lineup (Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2) · 2026-09-16
Announced
Evangelion 6th Mini Human Instrumentality Project event at Small Worlds TOKYO from August 1 to September 13 · 2026-08-09
Announced
a completely new series in production (February 2026) · 2026-07-13
Announced
Evangelion-themed Uruchuru POP SEAL puffy 3D stickers · 2026-07-11
Announced
Evangelion Airport Tour 2026 motorcycle rental promotion · 2026-06-02
Announced
new television series (Evangelion:30+ 30th Anniversary of Evangelion event) · 2026-05-30
Announced
new trailer at BitSummit PUNCH (BitSummit PUNCH) · 2026-05-21
Noted
Demo audio includes President Donald Trump speaking about Evangelion characters. · 2026-06-15
Noted
Sega will release a line of plush toys pairing Evangelion characters with Sanrio mascots as arcade prizes in Japan starting June 12, 2026. · 2026-05-27
Release
manga · 2026-11-10 · 2026-07-26
Release
special · 2026-06-12 · Japan · 2026-06-12
Release
tv · not revealed · 2026-05-30
Release
game · 2026-05-21 · 2026-05-21
Release
game · May 21, 2026 · Japan · 2026-05-22

Connections

Music by
keiichi okabe
Writes of
yoshiyuki sadamoto, yoko taro
Music by of
sonic racing crossworlds
Produces of
studio khara, cloverworks

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Claim activity

When a claim about Evangelion was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed tv not revealed Sep 24 · source
  • Confirmed Evangelion 6th Mini Human Instrumentality Project event at Small Worlds TOKYO from August 1 to September 13 Sep 14 · source
  • Confirmed Evangelion scored by keiichi okabe Sep 12 · source
  • Confirmed CloverWorks produces Evangelion Sep 12 · source
  • Confirmed Studio Khara produces Evangelion Sep 12 · source
  • Confirmed new television series May 31 · source
  • Confirmed new trailer at BitSummit PUNCH May 28 · source
  • Confirmed game 2026-05-21 May 28 · source
  • Confirmed game May 21, 2026 Japan May 28 · source

All coverage

22h ago

Evangelion XR Game Cross Reflections Delayed To 2027, Teaser Streamed

Pixelity Inc. has begun streaming a teaser video for Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections, an extended reality game based on Neon Genesis Evangelion. The game covers the first 11 episodes of the original television anime and is the first entry in a planned trilogy. It will launch in 2027, delayed from 2026, using VR and mixed reality. New cast members include Manaka Iwami, Gakuto Kajiwara, Tasuku Hatanaka, Hana Hishikawa, Takayuki Nakatsukasa, and Genta Nakamura.

22h ago

Evangelion 30th Anniversary Fest Gets 4-Disc Blu-ray Box on February 24, 2027

The 30th anniversary festival event "EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION" is getting a four-disc Blu-ray box release on February 24, 2027, priced at 27,500 yen including tax. The event ran at Yokohama Arena from February 21 to 23, 2026, and drew roughly 30,000 visitors from Japan and overseas across three days. The box collects the stage programs, including appearances by voice cast members Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto and Kotono Mitsuishi, plus general director Hideaki Anno, director Kazuya Tsurumaki and director Mahiro Maeda. It also carries the Eva Kabuki program, a voice drama, the Yoko Takahashi special live, and the short anime "Evangelion Broadcast 30th Anniversary Special Performance." Extras include new bonus footage tied to that short, footage made for the Central Tower monument in the EVA EXTRA 30 walking area, a replica dubbing script, a booklet of cast and creator interviews, and an outer box with a new illustration by Shuichi Iseki showing 23 characters and one animal. A teaser video is out.

1d ago

Neon Genesis Evangelion Marathon of All 26 Episodes Comes to ABEMA on October 4

ABEMA will air a free marathon of all 26 episodes of the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion across two consecutive days, starting at noon on October 4 and again at 11:00 AM on October 5, both 2026. The broadcast runs on the Anime SPECIAL Channel and coincides with the anniversary of the series' first broadcast on October 4, 1995. The first marathon runs from noon on October 4 to 1:00 AM the following day; the second runs from 11:00 AM on October 5 to midnight. Every episode from the first to the final one airs free, and all 26 episodes stay available for free viewing for one week after the broadcast. Hideaki Anno directed the series, which is set in Third New Tokyo City in the year 2015 and follows Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami, and Asuka Langley Soryu as they pilot Evangelion units against enemies called Angels. Megumi Ogata plays Shinji, Megumi Hayashibara plays Rei, and Yuko Miyamura plays Asuka.

Sep 26

AVIREX And RADIO EVA Team Up For Evangelion Flight Jackets

AVIREX and RADIO EVA have produced Evangelion MA-1 flight jackets under the RADIO EVA "THE 30" project, tied to the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion in 2025. The base is AVIREX's MA-1 REMODEL MARK II. Black follows Unit-01, red follows Unit-02, and navy follows Mark.06. The jackets go on sale Saturday, September 26, 2026 at AVIREX directly managed stores and the AVIREX official online store.

Sep 20

The Weeknd Tour Runs Evangelion Visual by Yoko Taro and Yoko Takahashi

The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour presented a visual piece produced by NieR:Automata director Yoko Taro and singer Yoko Takahashi. It ran during the September 19 show at Saitama's Belluna Dome and uses clips from Neon Genesis Evangelion, samples of Takahashi's "A Cruel Angel's Thesis," and Evangelion-style imagery. Cast and staff shared photos and video afterward.

Sep 20

Good Smile Opens Preorders for Robo-Do Evangelion Unit-01 Awakening Figure

Good Smile Company is taking preorders for the Robo-Do Evangelion Unit-01 Pseudo-Shin Awakening Form, a figure of the form Unit-01 takes in Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. It stands about 25cm tall on a die-cast frame with roughly 48 points of articulation. Red armor parts use UV fluorescent paint, the eyes have an LED light-emitting feature, and the left arm uses transparent material. Accessories include a halo effect, A.T. Field effects, an open-mouth head, and a core-exposed chest part.

Sep 19

Evangelion and NieR:Automata Video Collaboration Runs at The Weeknd's Japan Concerts

The official NieR and Evangelion X accounts announced a video collaboration between NieR:Automata and Neon Genesis Evangelion, presented as a special live production during The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour shows in Japan. The concerts run September 19 and 20, 2026 at Belluna Dome. Creepy Nuts appear as special guest both days, with YOUSUKE YUKIMATSU joining on September 20.

Sep 17

Sega To Release Two Evangelion XrossLink Prize Figures From September 18

Sega plans to release two prize figures in its XrossLink series based on Neon Genesis Evangelion Theatrical Edition Air / My Purest Heart for You. The lineup pairs Unit-02 with an EVA Mass Production Model, each measuring roughly 10 by 16 to 18 centimeters. Displayed side by side, the two figures recreate the battle scene from the film. The products roll out sequentially from September 18.

Sep 16

Bayonetta Joins 'Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' Year 2 Crossover Lineup

Sega's new trailer for Year 2 of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds confirms Bayonetta as a newly announced addition alongside Godzilla and Neon Genesis Evangelion. The Year Two showcase will detail more during the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds World Championship Finals livestream on Twitch and YouTube on October 9. Year Two also adds new worlds. Avatar: The Last Airbender arrives in October as part of Year One.

Sep 15

Evangelion Racing Silvia S15 Gets Tomica Release

Two Nissan Silvia S15 cars run by Evangelion Racing are being recreated as Tomica die-cast mini cars. Tomica Eva RT Unit-01 Nissan Silvia is modeled on the Unit-01 car shown at the 2024 NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway, and Tomica Eva RT Unit-02 Nissan Silvia on the Unit-02 car active at 2025 events including Super Taikyu and FORMULA DRIFT JAPAN. Pre-orders open September 16, 2026 at 17:00 on Saporto Store, with release planned for early December 2026 to early January 2027 at 1,500 yen each.

Sep 6

Sega XrossLink Figures Recreate End of Evangelion's Unit-02 vs Mass Production Battle

Sega's XrossLink figure series is adding Unit-02 and an EVA Mass Production Unit from Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (Air/Magokoro o, Kimi ni). The two figures, scheduled as crane game prizes starting September 11, 2026, can be displayed together to recreate the film's battle scene. Unit-02 stands about 16 cm tall; the Mass Production Unit is about 18 cm.

Sep 3

Evangelion Nagoya Exhibition Adds NERV-Style Shachihoko Goods

The Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition ALL OF EVANGELION opens September 4 at Nagoya PARCO and runs through October 12. Organizers announced a second wave of collaboration goods with local sweet Piyorin, plus Nagoya venue-exclusive merchandise featuring NERV-style shachihoko and Nagoya Castle x Unit-01 designs.

Aug 29

Evangelion x SEIKO Second Watch Puts the Longinus Spear on the Second Hand

RADIO EVA and SEIKO have released the second collaboration diver's watch, a 400-unit limited edition built around Evangelion Unit-02. The second hand is shaped like the Longinus Spear from an original mold, and the 12 o'clock position carries the Unit-02 head design. The watch is priced at ¥132,000 with a mechanical automatic movement and 200m water resistance.

Aug 29

Fans Praise milet's 'Asuka-fied' Selfie as 'It's Live-Action'

Singer-songwriter milet posted a selfie on X on August 25 with the caption "Asuka-fied." In the photo, she wears a red hair clip and looks at the camera with upturned eyes, drawing fan comments such as "It's live-action" and "I want her to say 'Are you stupid?'" The post nods to the character Asuka from 'Evangelion.'

Aug 29

Evangelion Unit-01 Joins MODEROID DX-SCALE as Plastic Model

Good Smile Company's MODEROID DX-SCALE line is adding Evangelion Unit-01 from 'Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition.' The kit stands about 260mm tall, includes interchangeable hands for each weapon, and comes with the Lance of Cassius, Pallet Rifle, and Progressive Knife. It reproduces the Evangelion's unique movements and mouth-opening gimmick. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books.

Aug 27

TOYRISE Reveals Shoji Kawamori Items for Tokyo Toy Show 2026

T-SPARK has previewed TOYRISE items to be announced at Tokyo Toy Show 2026, held from August 27 to August 30 at Tokyo Big Sight. The previews cover four franchises: Mashin Hero Wataru, Mado King Granzort, Absolute无敌 Raijin-Oh, and Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion. A Shinkalion with design concept by Shoji Kawamori was teased via silhouette on August 25 and appears as a gray prototype at the show. The T-SPARK official X account revealed image visuals for all four lines on August 26, with Wataru and Granzort shown together at the T-SPARK booth. The event's business days, August 27 and 28, are for trade visitors only; the general public can attend on August 29 and 30 with advance tickets at 2,000 yen or same-day tickets at 2,200 yen. Dengeki Hobby Web's breaking reports from the Takara Tomy booth confirmed the Kawamori Shinkalion prototype, plus items from Raijin-Oh, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wataru, and Granzort. Other Takara Tomy displays included a Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team and ZOIDS collaboration, SYNEGENEX Evangelion Prime Unit-02, and Transformers-related items such as Adamas Machina Magna Regulus.

Aug 27

ABSOLUTE ACT Strike Freedom Gundam Debuts at TOKYO Toy Show 2026

Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.

Aug 21

MODEROID DX-SCALE Evangelion Unit-01 Lands as 260mm Kit With Luminous Set Edition

Good Smile Company's MODEROID DX-SCALE line is getting a large Evangelion Unit-01 kit from Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. Standing about 260mm tall, it features movable joints, molded colors, clear parts, pre-painted parts, and decals. Some armor reacts to blacklight. A LUMINOUS SET EDITION, sold at the Good Smile Company official shop, adds a glowing head and two blacklight stands. Both release in June 2027.

Aug 18

Robodo Evangelion Unit-01 Awakened Form Opens for Pre-Order

Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for the Robodo series figure of Evangelion Unit-01 in its awakened form from the Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition films. The figure stands about 25cm tall, uses a die-cast frame with roughly 48 articulation points, and features UV fluorescent paint and an LED eye function. Pre-orders run until September 23, with shipping scheduled for June 2027.

Aug 18

Evangelion 30th Anniversary Show Adds Nagoya Weekday Postcard Bonus

The Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition 'ALL OF EVANGELION' will run from September 4 to October 12, 2026, at the new PARCO HALL in Nagoya PARCO. Weekday visitors will receive one of five original postcards featuring Shinji, Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Kaworu, while supplies last. Newly drawn banners will also appear in the Osu shopping district from August 1.

Aug 15

Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition Adds Palm-Sized Plush Mascots

New merchandise for the Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" at the Nagoya venue includes palm-sized plush mascots of Shinji, Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Kaworu, based on newly drawn illustrations and featuring key chains. The exhibition runs from September 4 to October 12, 2026, at PARCO HALL.

Aug 11

MODEROID Evangelion Provisional Unit-05 Model Kit Opens for Preorder

Good Smile Company is taking preorders for the MODEROID Evangelion Provisional Unit-05, a non-scale assembly model of the four-legged Eva from the opening of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. The kit stands about 160mm tall and 270mm long, with articulated joints and interchangeable parts for the head, right arm, shoulder pantographs, and drills.

Aug 9

GEEKS RULE and PARCO Take Anime Collab T-Shirts to Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul

GEEKS RULE is holding a world tour with PARCO, selling collaboration T-shirts based on Chainsaw Man, Dandadan, and Neon Genesis Evangelion across three cities. The tour starts in Taipei on August 1, moves to Hong Kong on August 8, and ends in Seoul on September 5. Six shirt designs are available, with some items planned for later release in Japan.

Aug 9

Evangelion Summer Event Runs at Small Worlds TOKYO From August 1

Small Worlds TOKYO will host the Evangelion 6th Mini Human Instrumentality Project from August 1 to September 13. The event includes a themed exhibition, workshops, a stamp rally, original goods, and limited menu items. Visitors can also join the Mini NERV Staff Residency Program to have their photos made into 1/80-scale figures.

Aug 6

FFXIV Dawntrail Evangelion Raid Ghost of Desire Adds Mahiro Maeda

Square Enix announced at FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin that Mahiro Maeda will join the collaboration alliance raid Ghost of Desire, planned for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Maeda, an animator affiliated with Khara, will handle numerous designs for the Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover.

Aug 5

Criterion Channel Adds Evangelion Anime and Films on September 1

Criterion Channel will add the Neon Genesis Evangelion television anime and the Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion films on September 1. GKIDS licensed the titles in 2020. The original anime and films had long been out of print in North America.

Aug 5

Evangelion Osechi 2027 Reservations Open With NERV Jubako and Lance of Longinus Pick

De Agostini Japan opened reservations on August 4 for Evangelion Osechi 2027, a limited-quantity New Year's food set themed on Neon Genesis Evangelion. The set costs 23,650 yen including tax, with orders accepted until November 30 and delivery scheduled for December 30, 2026. The centerpiece is an original-design jubako box marked with the NERV logo, the words "NERV ONLY" and "TOP SECRET," and the unit numbers EVA-01 and EVA-02. Inside are 37 varieties of Japanese and Western dishes arranged in two tiers: the first tier uses the unit colors of Unit-00, Unit-01, and Unit-02, while the second tier expresses the pilot characters through selected ingredients, including a hamburg steak and broccoli dish inspired by Shinji's lunchbox and a truffle-flavored fruit fromage in Kaworu's image color. The set also includes a water-repellent furoshiki printed with the A.T. Field, paper coasters featuring the five pilots in New Year's attire, celebratory chopsticks with a Unit-01 wrapper, a Lance of Longinus-shaped pick about 15 cm long, and character decoration picks. Planning and manufacturing is by Yamafuku Co., Ltd., with manufacturing consigned to Oichi Chinmi Co., Ltd. The product is frozen and quick-frozen at a domestic factory.

Aug 5

Evangelion New Theatrical Edition's YAGR-3B Gets 1/350 Scale Kit

StudioSYUTO has opened reservations for a 1/350 scale plastic model kit of the YAGR-3B close air support VTOL ground attack aircraft from the Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition series. The kit, part of the SYUTO Tiny Scale line, condenses the aircraft's mechanical details into a palm-sized form, standing approximately 36mm tall in its landing state. It is a two-plane set, allowing builders to recreate aerial combat and ground support scenes from the films alongside existing plastic models and figures. The set includes landing gear to display the aircraft in a landed state and a display stand for exhibiting it in flight. Water-slide decals are also included. The kit is priced at 1,980 yen (tax included) and is scheduled for release on November 30, 2026. Assembly requires adhesive, and the product is unpainted; the reference photos show a painted finished sample. Reservations are being accepted at Amazon.co.jp and at the Good Smile Company official shop, with the reservation period running from July 31 to September 9. The kit will also be handled at partner shops.

Aug 5

MODEROID Evangelion Provisional Unit-05 Model Kit Announced for April 2027

Good Smile Company has opened reservations for the MODEROID Evangelion Provisional Unit-05, a plastic model kit of the four-legged Evangelion piloted by Mari Makinami Illustrious in Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. The kit is based on the unit's appearance at the start of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, where its non-humanoid form, running on four wheeled legs with pantographs on its shoulders, left a strong impression on viewers. The model stands approximately 160mm tall and measures about 270mm in total length, making it one of the largest in the MODEROID series. It uses molded colors, pre-painted parts, stickers, and decals to achieve color separation close to the film's look with assembly alone. The kit includes decals for markings, and several parts are swappable: the head can be posed open-mouthed, the right arm can carry the simplified Longinus spear (pseudo-restored type) or go without it, the shoulder pantographs are removable, and the large and small drills under the waist are reproduced with replacement parts. The leg tip connectors come in movable and fixed variants. The prototype is by Kenji Miyashita. The price is 11,000 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for April 2027. Reservations at the Good Smile Company official shop run from July 31 to September 9, and partner shops will also handle orders.

Jul 26

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Art Collection Evangelion Limited Edition Reveals Mini Shikishi Art

KADOKAWA has revealed the newly drawn illustrations for the mini shikishi included in the limited edition of "Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Art Collection EVANGELION," scheduled for release on November 10, 2026. The four mini shikishi each feature a newly drawn illustration of Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu, and Kaworu Nagisa. The art collection collects approximately 200 pages of illustrations from the Evangelion series that Yoshiyuki Sadamoto has created over the years. The limited edition comes in a B4 variant size, housed in a box, and includes 15 reproduction original artworks. The price is 17,600 yen (tax included). At Kadostore, a set of three A4-size clear files will be available as a purchase bonus. The art collection is published by KADOKAWA and has an ISBN of 978-4-04-117498-2. A special page is available on the KADOKAWA website.

Jul 26

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer Figure Displays Flood AmiAmi Hobby Camp

At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held in late July 2026, the AmiAmi Hobby Camp booth featured a wide array of new figure displays from multiple manufacturers. Dengeki Hobby Web reported on colored samples of 'DaiBros Core' Rage Nightveil, 'Girls' Frontline 2' 1913 Battlecruiser, and 'NIKKE' Bay, along with prototypes from 'Warship Girls R' and 'Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium' SOP. Other notable exhibits included painted samples of 'Gakuen Idolmaster' Fujita Kotone, 'Sakura Wars' Sakura Shinguji, and 'Evangelion' Rei and Asuka. The Alphamax booth showcased 'Azur Lane' Prinz Eugen and Kansas figures, plus 'Brown Dust II' Frozen Queen Wilhelmina. At the Koi Koi booth, painted samples based on illustrations by Kekemotsu and Michihasu appeared, alongside a prototype of 'To LOVE-Ru' Lala Satalin Deviluke in a swimsuit. Original character figures by DISH, including 'Shibuna Pharaoh' and a tentative 'D-chan', also drew attention. The event featured a mix of licensed properties and original creations from various studios and illustrators.

Jul 20

Evangelion Unit-13 Joins ModeroiD Plastic Model Series

Good Smile Company announced on July 15, 2026, that Evangelion Unit-13 from 'Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time' will be released as a plastic model kit in the MODEROID series. Pre-orders opened on July 16, 2026, at 12:00 JST via Amazon.co.jp and other channels. The kit stands approximately 175mm tall, features articulated joints, and includes interchangeable hand parts, a Lance of Longinus, and interchangeable chest parts that allow reproduction of the sub-arms crossed state. It uses molded colors, pre-colored parts, and stickers to achieve a film-accurate color scheme upon assembly. The prototype is by Dyson Max. The kit is priced at 4,800 yen (tax included) on Amazon.co.jp, with a scheduled release date of January 31, 2027. The announcement was made on the official Mechasmile X account (@gsc_mechasmile).

Jul 13

Evangelion Summer Fes 2026 Offers Limited Goods and Ticket Card Bonus

The Evangelion Store Summer Fes 2026 in AmiAmi runs from July 18 at the AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan store. Limited items include a cheki-style card set, uchiwa-shaped acrylic keychain collection (5 types), and T-shirts. Customers spending 3,300 yen or more on Evangelion goods receive one of five special ticket-style clear cards per qualifying purchase. A large panel display will also be on site.

Jul 11

S.H.MonsterArts Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form Pre-Orders Open

Bandai Spirits' S.H.MonsterArts line is releasing a figure of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form from the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration. Pre-orders start July 10, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop for 17,600 yen, with shipment in December 2026. The figure features new molds, Godzilla-inspired dorsal fins and tail, and a radioactive heat ray effect part.

Jul 8

Evangelion Anima Side Novel Gets Audiobook Adaptation

The official Evangelion side novel Evangelion ANIMA, written by mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita, is being adapted into an audiobook. Volume 1 is available on Audible, with subsequent volumes releasing from around August 2026. Narrator Sasaki Aitani voices multiple characters.

Jul 7

Good Smile Company Adds Six Rebuild of Evangelion Figures to Brickroid Line

Good Smile Company announced six new Brickroid figures from the Rebuild of Evangelion films, including Evangelion Unit-01 Awakened Ver., Unit-00, Unit-02 Beast Mode Second Stage, Mark.06, the Fourth Angel, and the Tenth Angel. A Building A + Base Set also joins the lineup. The Evangelion figures release in December 2026, and the building set in November 2026.

Jul 4

Blitzway Opens Pre-Orders for Carbotix Evangelion Unit-01 Action Figure

Blitzway has begun accepting pre-orders for the Carbotix Evangelion Unit-01 action figure, designed with a focus on realistic functionality and die-cast metal construction. The standard version costs 36,300 yen, while a DX version with a hangar is priced at 58,300 yen. Pre-orders opened June 30.

Jul 3

Godzilla Vs. Evangelion Unit-02 Figure Returns in Metallic Ver.

Premium Bandai opens pre-orders July 3 for a metallic repaint of the Deforeal Evangelion Unit-02 Beast "G" Mode figure, a Godzilla vs. Evangelion crossover piece depicting Unit-02 eroded by G-cells. The 17cm PVC figure costs 16,500 yen and ships in September 2026.

Jul 2

Medicom Toy Re-Releases MAFEX Evangelion Unit-01 Figure at Revised Price

Medicom Toy is re-releasing the MAFEX Evangelion Unit-01 action figure from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time at a new price of 14,850 yen. The 19 cm figure includes a Cassius spear, Progressive Knife, Pallet Rifle, Gatling Gun, and an optional umbilical cable. Pre-orders are open for a September 2026 release.

Jul 1

Evangelion Collaborates With Designer MIKIOSAKABE on Shoes and Bags

Designer Mikio Sakabe, under the label MIKIOSAKABE, has announced a collaboration with the Evangelion series. Seven types of shoes and bags will be released, incorporating visual elements from the series. Orders open July 8 through the MIKIOSAKABE & JennyFax online store, with an in-person order event in Tokyo on July 18-19.

Jun 29

Evangelion Films Hit U.S. Theaters for 30th Anniversary Movie Fest

GKIDS announced the EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest, screening Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth on July 21 and The End of Evangelion on July 22 in U.S. theaters. Tickets are now on sale via GKIDS' website. The event marks the 30th anniversary of the original TV series.

Jun 29

Blitzway Opens Pre-Orders for CARBOTIX Evangelion Unit-01 Die-Cast Figure

Blitzway Japan announced pre-orders for the CARBOTIX Evangelion Unit-01 die-cast action figure, opening June 30, 2026. The figure comes in a standard edition and a DX Ver. with a hangar diorama. The standard edition costs 36,300 yen, the DX Ver. 58,300 yen, with shipments scheduled for December 2026.

Jun 28

A Cruel Angel's Thesis Crowned Greatest Anime Song by Global Musicians

Yoko Takahashi's 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis' from Neon Genesis Evangelion took the top spot in TBS' Japan's Strongest Anime Songs Best 100 ranking, voted on by 166 music professionals from 41 countries. Naruto Shippuden's 'Blue Bird' and Dragon Ball Z's 'CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA' placed second and third, respectively.

Jun 27

PLAMATEA Adds Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami Models

Good Smile Company and Max Factory are adding Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from the "Rebuild of Evangelion" films to their PLAMATEA line of movable plastic model kits. Both figures stand approximately 170mm tall and are scheduled for release in December 2026 at 7,700 yen each. The Rei Ayanami kit includes three expression parts-serious, smiling, and glaring-with decals for eye direction, plus a glasses case accessory. The Asuka Langley Shikinami kit includes smiling, embarrassed, and "Are you stupid?" faces, along with a puppet accessory. Both models feature movable joints, pre-painted parts, and color-separated molding. They come with a base that has a movable support arm and can hold weapons from the separately sold MODEROID Evangelion Unit-01 kit. Prototype production is by SELECT D.

Jun 23

Evangelion Unit-01 and Unit-13 BE@RBRICK Figures Get Chrome Repaint

Medicom Toy will release a 100% size 2-piece BE@RBRICK set featuring Evangelion Unit-01 and Unit-13 from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, updated with a new painted chrome finish. The set is scheduled for September 2026 at 4,950 yen. Each figure stands about 7 cm tall.

Jun 15

Evangelion Nanoblock Kits for EVA Unit-01 and Unit-02 Launch This Fall

Kawada announced two Nanoblock sets based on Evangelion's EVA Unit-01 and Unit-02, releasing in Japan on July 18, 2026 and in the US on September 25, 2026. Each kit costs about $11 in Japan and $15.95 in the US. Unit-01 has 280 pieces and stands 115mm tall, while Unit-02 has 290 pieces and stands 108mm tall. Both are rated three out of five in difficulty and feature posable arms and legs.