Rather than following the market, Anno turned inward to create Evangelion, making it a singular work that defies imitation.

These are still short or long hair for Rei Ayanami figures, but instead of being solid they are translucent options for the Evangelion models.

In line with Evangelion's themes, the dialogue between Shinji and Rei about dreams and reality towards the end of the film can also very easily double for critiques of the anime's fan base ...

or clothing items with Evangelion logos on them. I expected that sort of thing, and to a certain extent, was glad to see it. Even right now, there are tiny Asuka and Rei plushies sitting next to ...

A segment of Evangelion's last episode is set in an alternate universe resembling a typical high school slice of life anime, with even the usually taciturn Rei Ayanami reimagined to fit this vibe.

Rei, and Asuka have become as recognizable to anime fans as the mecha featured in the series itself. As part of the ongoing ...

The Evangelion and Ghost in the Shell SAC shirts are now at Uniqlo in the US, and they’ll be in Japan on May 12, 2025. The Rebuild of Evangelion movies are streaming on Amazon, ...

A release in the U.S. is yet to be announced. Evangelion also recently received a perfume collection from Primaniacs, ...

Evangelion is one of the most successful anime franchises in history, and following its initial, groundbreaking TV run, the series has survived through films and some of the strangest partnerships ...

From neural drift‑compatibility to shared emotional bonds, Neon Genesis Evangelion inspired the making of an Oscar-winning ...