2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the debut of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno’s groundbreaking mecha anime, which has been widely praised for decades as one of the greatest series in the medium. The franchise’s latest cinematic release was in 2021 with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time, the final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, however, it continues to be embraced by fans as new merchandise and collaborations release each year.
With 2025 having officially begun, EVANGELION:30+ has been announced as the special 30th anniversary celebration of Evangelion. Projects involved range from new illustration books to partnerships with the likes of McDonald’s and GU. Many additional collaborations are expected to pop up throughout the year as previous team-ups have ranged from themed versions of Nissin Cup Noodles to being a focal point of an UNDERCOVER runway show. To top it all off, a special event will be hosted at Yokohama Arena from February 21 to February 23 of 2026.
Stay tuned for updates regarding the franchise and its 30th anniversary celebration as there’s sure to be plenty of Evangelion-themed works to enjoy in 2025.
「EVANGELION:30+； 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION」
2026年2月、横浜アリーナにて開催決定！日程：2026年2月21日(土)〜2月23日(月・祝)
会場：横浜アリーナ詳細は順次発表予定です。https://t.co/gU9E8hD3La#エヴァンゲリオン #エヴァ30 pic.twitter.com/39bbsKIiDv
— EVANGELION:30+； 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION (@eva30th_fes) December 31, 2024
運命に導かれた3つのバーガーが
マクドナルドに集結。エヴァンゲリオンバーガー
1/6(月)発売 pic.twitter.com/6S5JO3Mpi7— マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) December 25, 2024
