The short film was meant to be seen only by people at the event, but recordings and pictures quickly appeared online. Soon after, the full film with English subtitles was widely shared on social media, and Studio Khara released a statement criticizing the unauthorized sharing of these recordings.
The news was revealed at the Evangelion:30+ event in Yokohama, Japan, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the popular franchise. The three-day festival featured exhibits, discussions, a kabuki performance, and a new 15-minute anime short starring Asuka Langley. According to reports, this anime is being marketed as a brand-new series, distinct from earlier versions and movies.
Yoko Taro, the creator of the NieR series, will be leading the writing for this project.
Neon Genesis Evangelion began as an unusual anime about teenagers piloting giant robots to battle bizarre alien creatures. It gained popularity for its in-depth look at its characters’ minds, its exploration of difficult themes like depression, and a famously confusing final episode that left many questions unanswered. Over time, it expanded into a larger franchise with video games, films, merchandise, and even a recent reboot.
The announcement about the continuation of Evangelion was made on the series’ official website as part of its 30th anniversary. This article reporting on the revival is translated using machine translation.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a beloved and enduring anime franchise. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, a special three-day festival was held at the Yokohama Arena in Japan, featuring appearances by creator Hideaki Anno, from February 21st to 23rd, 2026. While the festival included many exciting announcements, the biggest news was the confirmation of a brand new Evangelion anime series. This announcement was a fitting conclusion to the 30th-anniversary celebrations for this iconic anime.
Rumors and previous leaks suggest that an anime movie based on Honkai Star Rail is in early development at Studio MAPPA. This is the studio behind popular anime like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.
The series excels because it deliberately avoids typical heroic tropes. By discarding the “Chosen One” narrative, author Tatsuki Fujimoto has created a world where death feels genuinely shocking and isn’t presented as a glorious sacrifice. No character is protected by a tragic past or a striking appearance. This rejection of traditional shonen conventions creates a constant sense of dread; even quiet moments feel ominous, like the calm before a violent storm.
A unique collaboration is coming this October: an action figure that combines Optimus Prime from Transformers with Unit-01 from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Called the “Transformers x Evangelion Synergenex Series Evangelion Prime Unit-01,” this figure will retail for approximately $85 USD. It’s a surprising team-up that blends the iconic designs of both franchises. The figure features Optimus Prime’s form with Unit-01’s signature purple and green color scheme and reimagined accessories. Takara Tomy describes it as the ultimate fusion of two epic franchises. You can see images of the combined figure here.
