Hideaki Anno Teases "New Evangelion" and "New Yamato" as Studio Khara Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On May 17, the renowned animation studio Khara celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Hideaki Anno, the studio's founder and representative director, shared a message via the company’s official social media accounts that has sent shockwaves through the fan community: he expressed his ambition to produce both "New Evangelion" and "New Yamato" projects. In his commemorative post, Anno stated, "I will continue to work hard on creating things like the new Evangelion and the new Yamato, among others." This mention of a "New Evangelion" has come as a massive surprise to fans worldwide, as the series was widely considered to have reached its definitive conclusion with the 2021 release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time . Social media erupted with reactions ranging from disbelief to pure joy. "Is this the first time we've actually heard the phrase 'New Eva'?" one user questioned, while another remarked, ...