It has been over 25 years since the hit anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” first aired on Japanese television, but a constant stream of merchandise, collaborations and a rebooted film tetralogy means its legacy remains strong.
And now, with the long-awaited final installment of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” movie series slated for theatrical release on Jan. 23, fervor among fans is once again on the rise.
After being delayed from summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time” comes more than eight years after the release of the third movie “Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo,” which was the fourth highest-grossing homegrown film in Japan for 2012, raking in around ¥5.3 billion ($51 million) in box-office sales.