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With the final chapter of Evangelion releasing on Amazon this weekend globally, fans may want to check out NHK Professional: Documentary of Hideaki Anno (& EVANGELION 3.0+1.0) special which originally aired in March 2021, is currently available on Amazon Prime:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09C73MV21/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

The documentary crew followed Anno's journey and struggle with production and his unorthodox methods between 2017 and 2020 in his quest for perfection in completing his work.

While fans in Japan had been able to enjoy watching the fourth and final Rebuild of Evangelion movie, Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time since March, Amazon has announced they will be releasing the updated version of the movie, Evangelion 3.0+1.01, on their streaming platform Prime Video on August 13 globally.

Utada Hikaru's "One Last Kiss" music video is now available online coinciding with the theatrical release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Utada revealed on her Twitter account that she wrote the song which is used as the main theme for the movie, after reading through the film's final script.

According to the music video's description on Youtube, the video itself was directed by the film's director, Hideaki Anno. Due to the worldwide pandemic, Anno gave general instructions by email such as taking selfie-like videos around Utada's present home in London. Anno himself then edited and assembled the final video.

The song has also been released physically as a CD featuring Shinji on the cover and as a limited edition vinyl featuring Rei. The official website revealed that due to the huge demand from overseas, they will also be releasing an international version of the vinyl that will feature Asuka on the cover later this year in the summer.

Fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion who enjoy traditional Japanese fashion now have a chance to enjoy a special treat: a furisode (long-sleeved) kimono featuring the Eva units. These were developed by Tokyo Otaku Mode, a website specializing in Japanese pop culture merchandise and are expanding into original product development.

With the winter holidays about to begin, Evangelion fans around the world are in for a treat. As part of the Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition, Studio Khara released an animated Evangelion short on December 19. The short itself appears to be set right after the events of the third film, with several flashback scenes that may have occurred in between the second and third film of what may be a significant revelation regarding the series' protagonist, Shinji Ikari.

Rather than post any major spoilers, go watch it now. Let us know what you think.

http://animatorexpo.com/untilyoucometome/

If you're a fan of games and anime, then Universal Studios Japan has a special treat for you! Well, that is assuming you're planning on booking a trip to Japan sometime within the beginning of 2015. From January 23 to May 10, UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN will be taking over the amusement park for a total of 108 days. In addition to the previously announced Biohazard (Resident Evil) and Monster Hunter, the main attraction for Universal Cool Japan will also include a special 4D Evangelion attraction along with a full reproduction of a life-sized Titan from Attack on Titan to showcase these special entertainment brands in an immersive environment. More details on the attractions themselves after the jump.

Last month's Japan Expo USA was the organization's first time hosting an anime convention in the United States, and it was a resounding success! With their high-profile list of Guests of Honor, fans had a special opportunity to meet some of their favorite mangaka and video game professionals from Japan. Join us as we sit down for a memorable chat with renowned character designer and mangaka Yoshiyuki Sadamoto as we discuss some of the more philosophical aspects of Evangelion.

Making it's way around the internet, approximately the first 6.5 minutes of the new Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo was aired after the first 2 Rebuild of Evangelion movies were aired on Nippon Television Network in celebration of the new movie's release on November 17, 2012.

I have nothing really more to say except if you are die hard Evangelion fan, you don't want to miss it. Video inside.

UPDATE: An Englished subbed version by fansub group UTW has popped up.

_{Source: Nippon Television Network via Kotaku}

One part scavenger hunt and one part 'choose your own adventure' narrative, Real Escape Game is real-life activity where groups of people are given an objective, follow and decipher clues, and work together to 'escape' from a threat. With having staged two previous events with much success, the group behind Real Escape Game planned something special for the J-Pop Summit Festival in San Francisco, especially since San Francisco is home to Viz Media, Inc., home of the popular series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Fashion retailer Mobacolle is collaborating with anime studio Gainax to release cat eared parkas based on the hit Evangelion series. The parkas are based on each of the Evangelion units (00 yellow, 01 purple, 02 red) and will be reversible. Unfortunately the parkas are only currently available for preorder in women and kid sizes and will retail for 7245 yen from the Official Gainax store.

As a note, over the years, artists have created various fanart involving the series as hoodies. Probably the most popular are the hoodie adaptation of the plug suits that each pilot wears. Pictures of fan art and of the parkas inside.