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Studio Khara

Studio Khara is co-producing a new Evangelion television series with CloverWorks, producing a segment for the animated film Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1, and participating in the Evangelion 30th Movie Fest in U.S. theaters. The studio marked its 20th anniversary in May 2026.

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Studio Khara announced on May 19, 2026, its 20th anniversary with an original illustration by Kazuya Tsurumaki featuring Evangelion character Rei Ayanami. 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.

Days later, on May 30, 2026, Khara announced a new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series during the Evangelion:30+ 30th Anniversary of Evangelion event. The series will be co-produced with CloverWorks. NieR creator Yoko Taro is attached as series composer and scriptwriter. Kazuya Tsurumaki will direct alongside Toko Yatabe. Keiichi Okabe will compose the music. Original Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is not listed among the lead creative credits. Story details, release timing, and cast have not been revealed.

On June 25, 2026, Khara announced 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 is a key creative contributor. Japanese production company SlowCurve is handling planning and coordination. The first of two parts is scheduled to open in 2027. On June 29, 2026, 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.

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20th anniversary
Studio Khara celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 19, 2026, with an original illustration by Kazuya Tsurumaki featuring Rei Ayanami.
New Evangelion TV series
A new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series is in development, co-produced with CloverWorks, with Yoko Taro as series composer and scriptwriter.
Directors for new Evangelion series
Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe will direct the new Evangelion series.
Composer for new Evangelion series
Keiichi Okabe will compose the music for the new Evangelion series.
Hideaki Anno's role in new Evangelion series
Hideaki Anno is not listed among the lead creative credits for the new Evangelion series.
Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 involvement
Studio Khara will produce a dedicated sequence for the animated film Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1, an international co-production with India, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
Release window for Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1
The first of two parts of Baahubali: The Eternal War is scheduled to open in 2027.
U.S. theater event
GKIDS announced the EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest, screening Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth on July 21 and The End of Evangelion on July 22, 2026, in U.S. theaters.

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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 25

Studio Khara to Produce Segment in Baahubali: The Eternal War Animated Film

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.

May 30

New Evangelion Series Announced With NieR Creator Yoko Taro Writing

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.

May 19

Studio Khara Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Original Rei Art

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.