The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour ran a NieR:Automata and Evangelion video collaboration at its Japan shows, including a Yoko Taro and Yoko Takahashi visual on September 19 at Belluna Dome. Earlier, his official account posted a Persona 5 Tae Takemi tattoo image on July 29.
The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour put anime and game properties into its Japan staging. The official NieR and Evangelion X accounts announced a video collaboration between NieR:Automata and Neon Genesis Evangelion as a special live production during the tour's Japan shows. The concerts ran September 19 and 20, 2026 at Belluna Dome, with Creepy Nuts as special guest both days and YOUSUKE YUKIMATSU joining on September 20.
The September 19 show at Belluna Dome presented a visual piece produced by NieR:Automata director Yoko Taro and singer Yoko Takahashi. It used 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.
Before the tour's Japan run, The Weeknd's public engagement with Japanese games was already visible. On July 29 his official X account posted what appears to be a tattoo of Persona 5 character Tae Takemi, drawing reactions from fans and Crunchyroll. The authenticity is unconfirmed because the image had been posted before. He has shown support for Persona 5 Royal, visited Atlus, and played early builds of Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6.
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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.
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.
On July 29, The Weeknd's official X account posted what appears to be a tattoo of Persona 5 character Tae Takemi, sparking reactions from fans and Crunchyroll. The authenticity is unconfirmed since the image was previously posted. The Weeknd has shown support for Persona 5 Royal, visited Atlus, and played early builds of Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6.
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