A new Evangelion television series is in development with NieR creator Yoko Taro as series composer and scriptwriter, co-produced by Studio Khara and CloverWorks, while the franchise continues to generate a steady stream of merchandise collaborations across apparel, accessories, figures, and games.
A new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series was announced during the Evangelion:30+ 30th Anniversary event, with NieR creator Yoko Taro attached as series composer and scriptwriter. Studio Khara is co-producing the series with CloverWorks. Kazuya Tsurumaki will direct alongside Toko Yatabe, and Keiichi Okabe will compose the music. Original creator Hideaki Anno is not listed among the lead creative credits. Story details, release timing, and cast have not been revealed.
Merchandise activity around the franchise has been heavy. Multiple figure lines have been announced or released, including Snail Shell's 1/12 scale school uniform action figures of Rei, Asuka, and Mari from the Rebuild films, Good Smile Company's Moderoid Unit-08α kit, and Pop Up Parade Beach Queens figures of Rei and Asuka. Kotobukiya is reprinting the Unit-01 TV Ver. plastic model. A Misato Katsuragi figure based on a manga cover is available for pre-order. Sega Fave showed new prize figures at the 84th Prize Fair. Capsule toys with tulle frills and Sanrio crossover plush toys have also appeared.
Apparel collaborations include two GU T-shirt releases and a second CASETiFY collection with headphones and grip stands. Ueni Trading released mechanical watches using raden craftsmanship. Rental819 expanded its Evangelion-themed motorcycle rentals to airport locations. In gaming, The First Descendant will feature cosmetic collaboration items starting June 18, and Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will add Evangelion content in Year Two. An XR game, EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS, debuted a new trailer at BitSummit PUNCH.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GU will release a collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion starting June 22. The lineup includes four vintage-style T-shirts featuring characters and Evangelion units, priced at 1,990 yen each.
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.
Zyphra announced ZONOS2, a real-time voice synthesis AI capable of cloning a person's voice from reference audio. The model supports Japanese as a Tier 1 language alongside English and Chinese, and is released as an open model under the Apache License 2.0. Demo audio includes President Donald Trump speaking about Evangelion characters.
A second Evangelion x CASETiFY collaboration collection launched June 12, following the first announced in February. The lineup includes limited-edition phone cases, an AirPods Max headphone case styled after plug suits, and an Angel-themed grip stand, available online and at select Japanese retail locations.
NEXON announced on June 12 that a collaboration between its free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant and the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion will begin on June 18. A trailer released alongside the announcement shows Descendants wearing plug suit-style costumes modeled after Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Shikinami, and Mari Illustrious Makinami. The collaboration is cosmetic, with full-body skins, weapon skins, and social motions expected. NEXON has not yet detailed the sales format or full item list. An upcoming developer livestream on the game's official YouTube channel will introduce collaboration items and events ahead of the June 18 launch, along with June update content. The First Descendant is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The game previously collaborated with NieR: Automata and Bayonetta.
Sega Fave displayed nine new prize items at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, including Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, Hatsune Miku, Monogatari, and Detective Conan figures. The prizes are scheduled for release from October to December 2026.
Ueni Trading is releasing a mechanical watch collection under the GARRACK brand, featuring three models themed on Evangelion units 01, 02, and 00. The dials use the raden mother-of-pearl inlay technique, with a Japanese-made MIYOTA automatic movement. Prices range from 77,000 to 79,200 yen, available at Evangelion stores and Ikebukuro TOKYO-01.
GU will release a collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion starting June 22. The lineup includes four vintage-style wash-processed T-shirts featuring the main visual with Shinji, Asuka, and Rei, as well as designs for Unit-01 and Unit-02. Each T-shirt costs 1,990 yen tax included.
Sega announced new collaborations for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds at Summer Games Fest, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar: The Last Airbender in Year One, and Godzilla and Evangelion in Year Two. The game is out now on multiple platforms, and a new indie title, Sonic Pico Park, was also teased.
During the Summer Game Fest 2026 stream on June 6, Sega announced two new Sonic projects. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will feature collaboration content with Godzilla and Evangelion. Separately, a new action puzzle game titled SONIC PICO PARK was unveiled, a crossover between the Sonic the Hedgehog series and the cooperative puzzle game PICO PARK. SONIC PICO PARK supports 2 to 8 players and shows Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy rendered in pixel art. The game is in development for PC via Steam, with no release date set. It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary lineup. No platforms or release timing were given for the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds collaborations either.
Good Smile Company and Wave are releasing two new figures from Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition under the POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS series. Rei Ayanami appears in a one-piece swimsuit and Asuka Langley Shikinami in a bikini style, both in the L size format. They are scheduled for January 2027 at 8,800 yen each.
Snail Shell, a manufacturer known for high-quality posable bishoujo figures, has announced three 1/12 scale action figures of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Shikinami Langley, and Mari Makinami Illustrious from Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. The figures depict the pilots in school uniforms. Further details will be released on the official account.
Snail Shell and Amiami announced development of 1/12 scale completed action figures of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Shikinami, and Mari Illustrious Makinami in school uniform versions from the Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition series. Further details will be released sequentially.
Rental819 has announced the Evangelion Airport Tour 2026, allowing customers to rent motorcycles styled after EVA Units 00, 01, and 02 from locations near major Japanese airports. Pre-orders began June 1, 2026, and the promotion runs through December 2026. Prices start at 13,860 JPY for Unit-00 and Unit-02 bikes, and 15,840 JPY for the Unit-01 model.
Manga artist Kentaro Yabuki, known for To Love-Ru, drew an illustration of Evangelion Unit-08 for his preschool-age son. The boy requested the pink mecha after seeing it on Yabuki's collection shelf. Yabuki shared the anecdote and drawing on his sub-X account, where it drew comments about the father-son moment and the rare robot art.
A new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series is in development, with NieR creator Yoko Taro attached as series composer and scriptwriter. Studio Khara announced the project during the final program of the Evangelion:30+ 30th Anniversary of Evangelion event over the weekend. The series will be co-produced with CloverWorks, known for Spy x Family. Story details, release timing, and cast have not been revealed. Kazuya Tsurumaki, a longtime Evangelion collaborator and director of FLCL, will direct alongside Toko Yatabe, who has worked extensively within the franchise. Keiichi Okabe, another key NieR creative voice, will compose the music. Original Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is not listed among the lead creative credits. The announcement positions the project as the franchise's first completely new TV installment in years, fueled by the creative team's well-regarded profiles for atmosphere and story crafting.
GU will release four vintage-style T-shirts featuring Neon Genesis Evangelion characters and mecha, including a main visual design with Shinji, Asuka, and Rei, plus Unit-01 and Unit-02 shirts. Each T-shirt costs 1,990 yen and goes on sale June 22.
Sega will release a line of plush toys pairing Evangelion characters with Sanrio mascots as arcade prizes in Japan starting June 12, 2026. The five duos are Shinji Ikari with Cinnamoroll, Asuka Shikinami Langley with Pompompurin, Mari Makinami Illustrious with Hangyodon, Rei Ayanami with My Melody, and Kaworu Nagisa with Kuromi. Each Evangelion character wears their plugsuit and hair accessories matching their partner.
Hobby Max Japan has started accepting pre-orders for a new figure of Misato Katsuragi from Neon Genesis Evangelion. The figure is based on a manga volume cover illustration and features a leather-finish costume, a jacket draped over her shoulders, and a handgun in her right hand. Pre-orders run from May 26 to June 30 at 23,980 yen.
Kotobukiya is reprinting the Evangelion Unit-01 TV Ver. plastic model, originally sculpted by Yuichi Kuwamura. The kit reproduces the TV series design with a wide range of motion, including articulated fingertips for breaking AT fields. It includes multiple hand parts, pre-painted pieces, and accessories like the entry plug and progressive knife. The model is priced at 6,380 yen and ships in November.
Kotoburu released the EVA POCKET Tulle Frill Strap Rubber capsule toy at vending machines nationwide on May 21. The 500-yen toys feature organza frills in character-matching colors and deformed illustrations, designed to be attached to bags or pouches.
Pixelity Inc. will showcase the new XR game 'EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS' at BitSummit PUNCH, one of Japan's largest indie game events held in Kyoto from May 22, 2026. The game is an immersive XR experience set in Tokyo-3 and NERV Headquarters, where players assume the role of a NERV officer candidate and interact with main Evangelion characters as well as original characters created for the game. It features two play modes: a story mode for narrative progression and a battle mode focused on combat within a simulated NERV environment, leveraging VR immersion. At the event booth, the latest promotional video will premiere, including hand-tracking operation footage, gameplay clips, and first-time scenes of currently developing undisclosed areas within NERV Headquarters. BitSummit PUNCH runs from May 23 to May 24 at the Kyoto International Exhibition Hall (Miyako Messe).
Good Smile Company's Moderoid line adds Evangelion Unit-08α, the variant piloted by Mari Makinami in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. The kit stands 165mm tall, includes a sniper rifle, and uses pre-painted parts and stickers. It releases in Japan for ¥4,500 in October 2026 and in the US for $26.99 in Q1 2027.
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