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NEO
NEO is a minimally invasive brain-computer interface device from a Shanghai startup that has received commercial approval in China, which has designated BCI as a national strategic priority.
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Jun 1
China has elevated brain-computer interface technology to a national strategic industry in its five-year plan. On the same day, a Shanghai startup received approval for NEO, a minimally invasive BCI device placed on the brain's protective membrane. The company claims NEO is the world's first commercial invasive BCI, ahead of Elon Musk's Neuralink in the commercial timeline.
The coordinated policy and regulatory move positions China as a leader in the BCI space. The device's approval marks a concrete step in the country's push to commercialize brain-computer interfaces, a field that has seen intense global competition. NEO's minimally invasive design differs from fully implanted systems, placing electrodes on the brain's protective membrane rather than penetrating brain tissue.
No further details about NEO's specifications, clinical trials, pricing, or availability have been disclosed in the stories provided. The device's approval and China's strategic designation represent the only confirmed facts about this entity.
Key facts
- Device type
- Minimally invasive BCI placed on the brain's protective membrane ↗
- Approval status
- Received commercial approval in China ↗
- Developer
- A Shanghai startup ↗
- Claimed milestone
- World's first commercial invasive BCI ↗
- National policy context
- China designated BCI as a key industry in its five-year plan and a national strategic priority ↗
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Facts
- Announced
- approval for the first commercial invasive BCI device · 2026-06-01
- Noted
- NEO is a minimally invasive BCI device placed on the brain's protective membrane · 2026-06-01
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Oct 7
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Oct 6
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Oct 6
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Oct 6
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Oct 6
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Oct 5
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Oct 5
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Oct 4
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Oct 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.
Oct 3
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Oct 3
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Oct 3
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Oct 3
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Sep 26
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 21
Veewo Games said on September 21 that Neon Abyss 2 will leave early access and officially release on October 8. The PC Steam early access run began in July 2025. On the same day, versions for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Microsoft Store will begin distribution, with Japanese in-game text supported.
Sep 20
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Sep 20
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
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 18
PLAION REPLAI showed the NEOGEO AES+ in playable form at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with ten launch titles on the floor. The console was pushed from November 12, 2026 to September 16, 2027, at 32,800 yen, with an Anniversary Edition at 49,800 yen. It supports HDMI and AV output and accepts original ROM cartridges and arcade sticks.
Sep 17
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 17
Neos has put a demo version of the Windows board and card game Culdcept Begins on Steam as of September 17. The full Steam release is set for Q4 2026 at a price still to be announced. The demo includes tutorial quests, two demo-only quests, online matches with six fixed books, and an in-game card encyclopedia.
Sep 16
Nihon Falcom announced on September 16, 2026 that it has signed a licensing agreement with South Korea's NEOWIZ covering development of The Legend of Heroes III: White Witch for PC and consoles and a release in the global market. The game is the third entry in The Legend of Heroes series, an RPG Falcom released in 1994 for the PC-9801. It is the opening part of the three-part Gagharv Trilogy, alongside The Legend of Heroes IV: A Tear of Vermillion and The Legend of Heroes V: A Cagesong of the Ocean, and it is regarded as the origin of the later Trails series that continues from The Legend of Heroes VI: Trails in the Sky. The sources describe the 1994 release as a singing RPG built on detailed worldbuilding and storytelling, following the pilgrimage of the boy Julio and the girl Chris across a world called Tirasweel. No release window, platform list, or budget was disclosed.
Sep 14
Neo-Porte announced on September 13, 2026 that Neozeroki Event 2026 "Duel" will be held Monday, December 28, 2026 at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN in Tachikawa, Tokyo. The event is performed by Generation 0 members Shibuya Hal and Shirayuki Reid, who will present a mini live alongside variety and interaction segments. Doors open at 17:00, the show starts at 18:00, and it closes at 20:30. Tickets are split three ways: a standard in-person ticket at 11,000 yen, an upgrade ticket at 3,000 yen that moves the holder to the first-floor front area, and a streaming ticket at 6,600 yen with archive access through January 27, 2027. All in-person ticket buyers receive a postcard. The fastest advance lottery opened September 13 at 19:00 and closes September 23. Goods advance sales also began September 13, running to October 1, with T-shirts at 4,500 yen and other items. A second event, Neo-Porte Live 2026 "Contre-Jour," follows at the same venue on December 29.
Sep 14
NEOLAVI announced a PC game titled "Aren't You Curious About What's Inside Your Oshi?" and released gameplay footage alongside it. The player works as a security guard at Stellaria, a VTuber agency, checking entry passes, schedules, affiliation certificates, and usage permits. The protagonist is the oldest fan of VTuber Hoshino Luna. Inspections grow harder as days pass, and the ending changes based on the player's judgment and obsession. No release date is set.
Sep 14
Neo-Porte will hold its 2026 live show Contre-Jour on Tuesday, December 29, 2026, at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN, in two parts across one day. Twelve members appear, including Shibuya Hal, Shirayuki Reid, Aruse Inu, Hizuki Yui, Yozuna Niu, Minase, Tentei Forte, Koshira Teto, Kuga Leo, Itoi Toi, Kurakura Aria and Shirana Shizuku. Standard in-person tickets are 11,000 yen, all-performance tickets 20,000 yen, upgrades 3,000 yen, and streaming tickets 6,600 yen. The fastest advance lottery opened Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Sep 10
ENEOS Power announced on September 11 that it has signed an advertising contract with Ymobikikun, the supermarket audio POP unit made by Gunma Denki, and that it becomes the company's Chief Ymobikomi Officer. The first work under the deal is five new web CMs cut into eight versions, using an arranged version of the standard track 'No.4' with the phrase 'Otoku denki, ENEOS denki'. A solo interview video, a special page and a dance practice video also went live on September 11 at 10:00.
Sep 9
PLAION REPLAI announced on September 10, 2026 that it is pushing the NEOGEO AES+ from November 12, 2026 to September 16, 2027. The company said the response to the announcement earlier this year far exceeded its expectations. The main cause is a parts supply shortage driven by a surge in memory chip demand, which PLAION REPLAI tied to large-scale investment in AI infrastructure. Rather than ship a limited quantity in November, the company chose to take additional time to secure the parts and manufacturing capacity needed for a global rollout. Existing pre-orders stay valid, retain their priority in the production queue, and require no action from customers. The price does not change, and the Founding Supporter Bonus is included with all first-production units. Pre-orders remain open at retailers worldwide and on the official website. PLAION REPLAI also plans to expand production capacity and long-term software development for the platform.
Sep 6
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
RayNeo begins selling the RayNeo GT series AR glasses and the RayNeo iO AI glasses in Japan on September 4 at 16:00. The GT Max model features a 59-degree field of view, single-device 3DoF support, and Dolby Vision compatibility when paired with the RayNeo Pocket TV Pro.
Aug 29
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Aug 27
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Aug 21
AYANEO has released the Konkr Pocket Advance, an Android-based handheld with a design modeled on the Game Boy Advance. The 3.5-inch LCD display has a 3:2 aspect ratio at 960x640 resolution. It runs Android 12 on a MediaTek Helio G90T, with a 4000mAh battery. Two models are on sale: $89 with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and $109 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Aug 21
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 21
RayNeo will release the AR glasses "RayNeo GT Max" on September 4. The price is undecided. The GT Max connects to smartphones, tablets, PCs, and other video-output devices to deliver a large-screen experience. It uses the Vision 4000 video processing chip and the Zone 360 spatial computing chip for high-definition video and 3DoF spatial display. The display is a 5.5th-generation dual-layer Micro OLED supporting full HD and 120Hz. The optical system, called Peacock Optical Engine 3.0 Max, uses a flat prism method and achieves a 59-degree field of view, showing a screen equivalent to 267 inches at 6 meters. Connected to the RayNeo Pocket TV Pro streaming box, it can display Dolby Vision content. Audio is handled by four speakers supervised by Bang & Olufsen. The official website is live, and registration offers an early purchase price and a 5,000 yen discount coupon. The product is available through Amazon, Rakuten, DMM, and Yahoo! Shopping.
Aug 20
MegaHouse will release the Realistic Model Series Mobile Suit Gundam UC 1/144 HG Use Nahel Argama Catapult Deck (UC ver.) in late August 2026 for 44,000 yen. The RMS Catapult Deck display line returns with seven newly sculpted, pre-painted mini figures including Banagher and Marida. The three catapults rearrange into Center Catapult Mode and Side Catapult Mode, launch bay hatches open and close, and the top surface lights up with LEDs. Decks connect for a three-deck panoramic display.
Aug 20
Premium Bandai will run a lottery sale for the Future GPX Cyber Formula Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. from August 20 to September 7, 2026. The 4,290 yen figure includes a display case and etched nameplate. Lottery winners can apply for the MegaHobby EXPO 2026 Zenis Asurada ride experience.
Aug 19
Sega will release two prize figures from The End of Evangelion starting September 18. The XrossLink series figures depict Unit-02 and the EVA Mass Production Unit in battle poses. Each stands about 10 by 16 to 18 centimeters, and displaying them together recreates the film's intense confrontation.
Aug 18
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 16
OPNeon Games announced on August 16 that the card shop management simulation game TCG Card Shop Simulator will officially leave early access on September 15, 2026. The full release will arrive exactly two years after early access began on September 15, 2024. Alongside the PC version, the game will launch simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The announcement came with a new release trailer. The game currently sits in early access for PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, and is available on Xbox/PC Game Pass. The full release update will make the in-game trading card game Tetramon playable, allowing players to battle with cards they have purchased or opened. The game has received over 46,000 user reviews on Steam, earning an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, with 96% of approximately 47,000 reviews positive at the time of writing. It has sold over 3.5 million copies as of June 2026. Pre-orders for the PS5 version have begun, with a 15% discount for PS Plus subscribers, bringing the price to 1,963 yen. The game costs 2,600 yen on Steam and supports Japanese.
Aug 15
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 15
ByteRockers' Games announced a partnership with Elysium Game Studio for NEO BERLIN 2087, a cyberpunk detective game set in 2087 Berlin. The game follows detective Nolan as he investigates a conspiracy while protecting Natalie. It launches in 2028 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a gamescom 2026 media preview.
Aug 10
UNIKAT Label announced NEO VANDAL, an incremental game developed by SilkRoad Interactive, and opened its Steam store page. Set in a cyberpunk world, the player destroys corporate assets to earn money, then spends it on weapon upgrades to destroy more efficiently. Runs are time-limited, but an overtime option extends the destruction with the risk of getting caught and losing everything. The game also includes storylines about corporate conflicts and underground hacker conspiracies. It is in development for PC.
Aug 9
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 8
Tohakusha opened details for the fifth Identity V creator collaboration, themed Okinawaneo. Original goods using newly drawn illustrations go on sale August 8 at Don Quijote Akihabara, with online orders starting August 31. Four illustrators contribute character art.