A new anime series has been announced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion, with renowned video game creator Yoko Taro at the helm as writer. This announcement comes during the event Evangelion:30+, designed to honor the influence and legacy of Hideki Anno’s work, which has left an indelible mark on anime and science fiction culture. A return that no one saw coming Yoko Taro, known for his works like Drakengard and Nier: Automata, will lead the writing and overall composition of the series. Taro is widely acclaimed for […]
A new anime series has been announced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion, with the renowned video game creator Yoko Taro at the helm as writer.
Yoko Taro, known for his works such as Drakengard and Nier: Automata, will lead the writing and overall composition of the series. Taro is widely acclaimed for the emotional depth of his characters and his ability to explore dark and complex themes, which seems to align exceptionally well with the dramatic and psychological tone characteristic of Evangelion.
Alongside him, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Toru Yatabe, and Keiichi Okabe will participate in the production, with joint production by Studio Khara, founded by Anno, and CloverWorks.
The combination of these talents generates great anticipation among fans of both universes. However, despite the enthusiasm, no details have been revealed so far about the plot or the release date of the new series. The lack of specific information fuels speculation about the direction this adaptation will take and how it will connect with the narrative already established in previous works of Evangelion.
It is important to remember that, although Taro has made a remarkable return to the scene after the success of Nier: Automata in 2017, he has focused his efforts on smaller projects since then. With this announcement, there is a renewed interest in his unique narrative vision and how it will enrich the already complex universe of Evangelion.
In 2025, Neon Genesis Evangelion celebrated its 30th anniversary, a milestone that marks its influence in the anime industry and its status as one of the most groundbreaking franchises. To celebrate this anniversary, a special event was held in Japan that left fans with mixed feelings, as, in addition to announcing a new series, an animated short focused on one of the most iconic characters was presented: Asuka Langley. Asuka… Happy? The short, which was written and supervised by Hideaki Anno, reinterprets the ending of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time and presents an alternative vision […]
In 2025, Neon Genesis Evangelion turned 30 years old, a milestone that marks its influence in the anime industry and its status as one of the most significant franchises. To celebrate this anniversary, a special event was held in Japan that left fans with mixed feelings, as, in addition to announcing a new series, an animated short focused on one of the most iconic characters was presented: Asuka Langley.
Asuka… Happy?
The short, which was written and supervised by Hideaki Anno, reinterprets the ending of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time and presents an alternative vision of the future, suggesting that Shinji and Asuka are married and have a daughter. This twist has sparked extensive debate among fans, some of whom interpret this narrative as a desire of Asuka rather than an objective reality. Anno has not provided clarifications, allowing various interpretations to flourish within the community.
Additionally, it has been confirmed that work is underway on a new series of Neon Genesis Evangelion that will feature a script by Yoko Taro, renowned for his work on NieR: Automata. The direction will be handled by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe, two veterans of the franchise, who have also participated in acclaimed projects such as Chainsaw Man and Little Witch Academia. The music will be composed by Keiichi Okabe and the animation will be managed by Studio Khara and CloverWorks.
Despite its three decades of history, the Neon Genesis Evangelion saga remains more alive than ever, promising to expand its universe and offer new stories that will resonate with both old and new fans. With expectations rising, followers eagerly await more details about this new series and its future implications in the world of anime.
The return of the iconic anime franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion was officially confirmed in December 2025, marking an important milestone as it celebrates 30 years since its initial release. The original series concluded in 2021 with the film Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, and since then, the legendary creator Hideaki Anno has shared sketches of his universe through novels like Neon Genesis Evangelion: Anima. This new development promises to revive the excitement of fans after a prolonged period of waiting. The thesis of the cruel angel returns As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations, […]
The return of the iconic anime franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion was officially confirmed in December 2025, marking an important milestone as it celebrates 30 years since its initial release. The original series concluded in 2021 with the film Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, and since then, the legendary creator Hideaki Anno has shared sketches of his universe through novels such as Neon Genesis Evangelion: Anima. This new development promises to revive the excitement of fans after a prolonged period of waiting.
The thesis of the cruel angel returns
As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary, the EVA Fest will take place in Japan from February 21 to 23. This event will provide the opportunity to witness an exclusive animated short, which will be presented once a day on the main stage of the festival. The short film, which will have an approximate duration of 13 minutes, is being planned, scripted, and supervised by Anno, with direction by Naoyuki Asano.
Despite the excitement generated, details about the short film’s plot have not yet been revealed. However, it has been indicated that the project could be related to the adaptation of the novel Anima, which tells a new timeline in which humanity faces the Angels once again. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the content and the release of the short film outside the event, which has not yet been specified.
The official Evangelion account on X (formerly Twitter) has emphasized the effort put into the creation of this short film, describing it as a “Special presentation for the 30th anniversary of Evangelion”. The anticipation for the return of this franchise couldn’t be higher, as many wonder what surprises Hideaki Anno and Studio Khara have prepared for this much-anticipated celebration.
Yoko Taro, the renowned director of the Nier series, has revealed in a recent interview with Square Enix that his work has been heavily influenced by the iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. Taro has reiterated that his acclaimed video game saga, composed of Nier and Nier: Automata, is “practically a reimagining” of the themes and narratives presented in Hideaki Anno’s work. This connection between the works highlights the lasting impact that Evangelion has had on entertainment culture and on the way developers create complex stories and affect players. Yoko […]
Yoko Taro, the renowned director of the Nier series, has revealed in a recent interview with Square Enix that his work has been heavily influenced by the iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. Taro has reiterated that his acclaimed video game saga, consisting of Nier and Nier: Automata, is “practically a reimagining” of the themes and narratives presented in Hideaki Anno’s work. This connection between the works highlights the lasting impact that Evangelion has had on entertainment culture and on the way developers create complex stories that affect players.
Yoko Taro does not hide in everything that drinks from anime
In Nier, Taro set the narrative in a world where humans have disappeared, which led him to explore a plot that does not involve humanity, a creative decision that reflects his own insecurities and visions about existence. In his own words, although he feels satisfied with his work, he has also confessed that “perhaps I shouldn’t have annihilated humans so easily”. This reflection suggests a deep introspection about the direction of his stories and the emotional connection they can establish with players.
Additionally, Taro expressed his concern about the future of the video game industry in light of the advancement of artificial intelligence, suggesting that developers could lose their jobs and be considered “like bards” in the future. However, his comments were accompanied by a note of skepticism, as other creators, such as Kazutaka Kodaka from Danganronpa, argue that AI still cannot replicate the genuine creativity of a human being.
With his revelations, Taro not only sheds light on the creative process behind Nier, but also raises profound questions about the future direction of narrative in video games and the role of technology in art.
SHIFT UP has not had a bad year. With the commercial success of Stellar Blade, they have established themselves as one of the major studios in Korea. This confirms what was already known, given the success of their previous game: Goddess of Victory: Nikke. A mobile game that is tremendously popular among the Asian audience, and increasingly so among the Western audience, which seems to want to end the year on a high note. Or start the next one even higher. Many mythical anime girls are coming to the game because SHIFT UP has confirmed that Goddess of Victory: Nikke will have […]
SHIFT UP has not had a bad year. With the commercial success of Stellar Blade, they have established themselves as one of the major studios in Korea. This confirms what was already known, given the success of their previous game: Goddess of Victory: Nikke. A mobile game that is tremendously popular among the Asian audience, and increasingly among the Western audience, which seems to want to end the year on a high note. Or start the next one even higher.
Many Mythical Anime Girls Arrive in the Game
Because SHIFT UP has confirmed that Goddess of Victory: Nikke will have two high-profile collaborations next year. The first being with the popular cult anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and the other with its own game, Stellar Blade.
The first to arrive will be its collaboration with Evangelion. Scheduled for February and anticipated for weeks, it has been confirmed that Asuka, Rei, Mari, and Misato will become part of the game, along with a new SSR character and a character that will be offered for free to all those who participate in the event. This will include different outfits, a 3D event map, a minigame, and an immersive and collaborative story.
For its part, we will still have to wait a little for the collaboration of Stellar Blade. Although no concrete details have been given yet, neither in the content nor in the release date, it has been confirmed that it will contain the best of both worlds. Confirming that they will seek to give all the care that their two star franchises deserve.
In turn, since the 26th, SHIFT UP has been offering gifts to those who enter the game during these special dates. And on January 1st, they will introduce a new SSR character, Rapi: Red Hood. So, if you haven’t played Goddess of Victory: Nikke yet and all this catches your attention, it is available on the App Store on iOS and on Android on Google Play.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is a sci-fi RPG shooter where you lead a group of female warriors on a mission to rid the universe of evil. Engage in action-packed battles with a wide array of weapons to bring peace to the universe. Take cover from enemy attacks, eliminate robots, and face powerful bosses across post-apocalyptic landscapes. Each warrior possesses unique skills and weapons, allowing for strategic gameplay. Switch between characters during battles, with AI-controlled allies aiding in combat. Customize characters, weapons, and settings using the city map interface. The PC version offers keyboard and mouse controls, enabling precise targeting and seamless gameplay. Synchronize progress with the Android version for convenience.
Mobile Suit Gundam has always been a gigantic franchise in Japan. Only in the last decade has it started to grow in the West. SEED was the first series to make its way into our territory, although Iron-Blooded Orphans was the one that really laid the foundation for its current success. From which The Witch from Mercury, the most successful series of the franchise, in Japan or the West, in decades, would reap its rewards. But at Sunshine, that’s not enough for them. They want to take the world by storm again. Of Gundams, gravitational forces, and elementary particles Because Mobile Suit Gundam will have a new series. Revealed […]
Mobile Suit Gundam has always been a gigantic franchise in Japan. It has only started to grow in the West in the last decade. SEED was the first series to make its way into our territory, although Iron-Blooded Orphans was the one that really laid the foundation for its current success. From which The Witch from Mercury would reap its rewards, the most successful series of the franchise, in Japan or the West, in decades. But at Sunshine, that’s not enough for them. They want to take the world by storm again.
Of Gundams, gravitational forces, and elementary particles
Because Mobile Suit Gundam will have a new series. Unveiled during the Gundam Conference Winter 2024, its name is Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. And if you’re worried about never being able to pronounce its name correctly, we’ll let you in on a secret: it’s pronounced Mobile Suit Gundam G-Cuarks. G, like the unit of force and the Gundam, and cuark, like the elementary particle. This already tells us what to expect from the series and its titular mecha, named GQuuuuuuX.
But that’s not the most surprising thing of all. Even if we have a trailer that leaves us speechless due to the incredible work behind it. The most surprising thing is the dream team they have managed to gather for this new series. Because Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a collaboration between Sunrise and Khara, the studio of Hideaki Anno. The creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
In fact, the entire team is a who’s who of cult anime. The series director, Kazuya Tsurumaki, was the director of FLCL and The Rebuild of Evangelion. The screenwriters are Hideaki Anno and Yoji Enokido. Hideaki Anno is the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but Yoji Enokido is the screenwriter of Revolutionary Girl Utena, Star Driver, and Sailor Moon. Take is the character designer, who has previously worked on Fate/Grand Order, Katanagatari, and Pokémon Sun and Moon. Ikuto Yamashita is in charge of mechanical design, being a living legend for his work on the mechas of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but more recently, also all the mechanical design of the excellent video game Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Everything we know so far
About the series, we have a handful of details. We know that its protagonist is a girl named Nyaan who is a war refugee from the Clan Battles. These clans fight in Gundam duels to establish their supremacy, with Nyaan participating in them under the name Machu. At least until she meets a mysterious pilot named Shuji, who is being pursued by the authorities. This marks the beginning of the story of GQuuuuuuX.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is currently in production. Although it does not yet have a release date, a re-edited version of the first episodes will be available as a movie on January 17, 2025, under the name Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX – Beginning –. However, it will only be in Japan. So if we’ve left you wanting more, you’ll still have to wait to see what has the potential to be Gundam’s big game-changer.
Hideaki Anno has been focusing on live action for a few years. In live-action cinema, especially in tokusatsu, the genre of giant monster and Japanese superhero movies. He has particularly excelled in this field with wonderful films like Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Kamen Rider. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t miss him in anime. He is the creator of masterpieces like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kare Kano. But it seems that, in fact, we might see him return to animation very soon. Last Sunday, October 6th, a screening of Space Battleship Yamato was held to celebrate […]
Hideaki Anno has been focusing on live action for a few years. In live-action cinema, especially in tokusatsu, the Japanese giant monster and superhero movies. Particularly excelling in that field, with wonderful films like Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Kamen Rider, that doesn’t mean we don’t miss him in anime. He is the creator of masterpieces like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kare Kano. But it seems that, in fact, we might see him return to animation very soon.
Last Sunday, October 6, a screening of Space Battleship Yamato was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this legendary anime by Yoshinobu Nishizaki and Leiji Matsumoto. After the screening, Hideaki Anno announced that Studio Khara, the studio of which he is president, is producing a new anime based on Yamato. Having received official approval from the license holders.
Although Anno has confirmed that he cannot yet provide any details about the project, he wanted to emphasize that it is a different project from the remake of the anime Space Battleship Yamato 2199. Even so, the people involved in the remake are also part of this new project. Since Yutaka Izubuchi, along with other members of the project, are also working with Studio Khara on this new anime.
Space Battleship Yamato, better known in Spain as Acorazado Espacial Yamato, is an anime that aired between 1974 and 1975 and consisted of three seasons of 26 episodes, four movies, and a special. Serving as an inspiration for many subsequent animes, it is considered one of the pioneering series of militaristic science fiction and space opera.
According to Anno, unfortunately, this project will not begin production until 2025. Therefore, we should not expect to see it in theaters until at least 2026, if not later. Meanwhile, the original series is currently undergoing a remake, titled Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199, which consists of seven films, the first of which, Kuro no Shinryaku, premiered this past July in Japan and does not have a release date outside of the country yet.
