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The production of a brand-new theatrical animated feature, Space Battleship Yamato √2199 (pronounced “Root 2199”), based on the timeless sci-fi classic Space Battleship Yamato , has been officially announced, sending waves of excitement throughout the global anime community. Renowned director Hideaki Anno, acclaimed for visionary blockbusters such as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time and Shin Kamen Rider , serves as the project’s planner, executive producer, and director. Joining him as co-director is Yutaka Izubuchi, who previously led the celebrated 2012 reboot Space Battleship Yamato 2199 as chief director. The film marks an unprecedented first-time animation co-production between Production I.G and Anno’s Studio Khara. Anno has never been shy about the profound creative impact Yamato had on his youth and career, regularly weaving homages and references to the seminal series into his own masterpieces. The announcement sparked passionate reactions onli...

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, ...

On February 23, 2026, during the final program of "EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION," a shocking initial announcement regarding the production of an entirely new series for the popular anime franchise Evangelion was made, generating immense buzz among fans. According to the announcement, the new series will be produced by Studio Khara and CloverWorks. Yoko Taro, known for the NieR series, will be in charge of series composition and script. Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe will serve as directors, with Keiichi Okabe handling the music, revealing a star-studded production team. In response to this news, numerous voices of excitement and anticipation have filled social media. Fans expressed their enthusiasm with comments like "What incredibly exciting news!" and "The release of the first footage for a brand-new series on TV makes my heart pound as a fan." Great expectations are being placed on how the Eva world will evolve under this new crea...