Studio Khara is producing a new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series with Yoko Taro as series composer and scriptwriter, co-produced with CloverWorks, and is also producing a segment for the animated film Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1. The studio marked its 20th anniversary in May 2026.
Studio Khara entered 2026 with a 20th anniversary message from founder Hideaki Anno, who noted the studio grew from three people in a small office to a company that owns its own studio and continues to produce new works. The anniversary was marked with an original Rei Ayanami illustration by Kazuya Tsurumaki.
Days later, Khara announced a new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series, co-produced with CloverWorks. Yoko Taro, creator of NieR, is attached as series composer and scriptwriter, with Keiichi Okabe composing the music. Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe direct. Hideaki Anno is not listed among the lead creative credits. Story details, release timing, and cast have not been revealed.
In June, Khara announced it will produce a dedicated sequence for Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1, a CGI feature set in the Telugu-language Baahubali franchise. The film is an international co-production involving studios from India, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan, with Khara representing Japan. Akira Honma directs the Khara-produced segment, Noriko Ito designs the characters, and Mahiro Maeda contributes creatively. The first of two parts is scheduled to open in 2027.
Later in the summer, the Evangelion franchise saw renewed North American availability. GKIDS licensed the titles in 2020, and the Criterion Channel will add the original television anime and the films Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion on September 1. A two-day U.S. theatrical event, the EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest, screened Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth on July 21 and The End of Evangelion on July 22.
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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.
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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.
Studio Khara announced on June 25, 2026, that it will produce a dedicated sequence for the animated film Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1, a CGI feature set in the world of the Telugu-language Baahubali franchise. The film is an international co-production involving studios from India, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan, with Khara representing Japan. Akira Honma is directing the Khara-produced segment, Noriko Ito is designing the characters, and Mahiro Maeda, known for his work on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time, is a key creative contributor. Japanese production company SlowCurve is handling planning and coordination between the Japanese and international teams. Ishan Shukla, who directed "The Bandits of Golak" in Star Wars: Visions, is directing the film, with Scott Mosier writing the screenplay. The first of two parts is scheduled to open in 2027. The story follows Prince Amarendra Baahubali after his betrayal and murder, as he enters the afterlife and becomes embroiled in a cosmic war across 14 realms. Returning cast from the live-action films includes Prabhas as Baahubali and Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami, with composer M.M. Keeravani returning to score the music.
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.
Studio Khara posted an original illustration by Kazuya Tsurumaki featuring Evangelion character Rei Ayanami for the studio's 20th anniversary. Founder Hideaki Anno issued a message noting the studio grew from three people in a small office to a company that owns its own studio and continues to produce new works.