Evangelion Announces New Anime Series 'Next Genesis', The Start of a New Era

Great news comes for fans of the legendary mecha! During the 30th anniversary celebration of EVANGELION held on February 23, 2026, the franchise officially announced the latest anime project called 'Next Genesis'. This announcement immediately made the timeline lively as it marks a new chapter for one of the most iconic series of all time.

This new project will be produced by Studio Khara, the studio founded by Hideaki Anno, along with CloverWorks. This combination clearly raises fans' expectations sky-high.

1. Studio Khara and the Core Team Are Back at It

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This new anime will be animated by Studio Khara in collaboration with CloverWorks. Kazuya Tsurumaki has been appointed as one of the directors. He was previously involved in the major Evangelion project and even served as an assistant director on the original series.

In addition to Tsurumaki, Toko Yatabe will also be directing. He was previously involved in EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME. With the return of the core team, many fans hope that the classic feel of Evangelion will still be present, but with a fresher approach.

2. Yoko Taro Holds the Script, Fans Are Automatically Hyped

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The most exciting news is certainly the involvement of Yoko Taro, the creator behind the phenomenal game NieR: Automata. He will be responsible for the series composition and scriptwriting for this latest project.

Yoko Taro's storytelling style, which is philosophical, dark, and full of twists, is considered very fitting for the world of Evangelion. This collaboration is said to potentially create a more emotional and experimental story than before.

3. Celebrate 30 Years with a Major Project

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In addition to the announcement of a new series, the 30th anniversary of EVANGELION also presents the latest short anime that was screened exclusively at Yokohama Arena. This moment serves as both nostalgia and a marker of the evolution of the franchise that has been ongoing since 1995.

As a reminder, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION first aired in 1995-1996 and immediately became a global phenomenon. The story then continued through the film THE END OF EVANGELION and the tetralogy REBUILD OF EVANGELION which was released until 2021. Now, with the label "Next Genesis," Evangelion seems ready to open a new era.

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