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NTT DoCoMo and Gainax have teamed up to release a phone inspired by the amazing anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. As if I didn't have enough reasons to make a trip. The phone will run Android, and you can get more information here.
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When I heard that Grasshopper Manufacture, the studio led by the brilliant Suda51 and makers of No More Heroes and Lollipop Chainsaw, was making a game for the PSP based on Neon Genesis Evangelion, my heart skipped a beat. I thought that finally my favorite anime series would be getting a worthy companion game.
After digging into it, I learned that Rebuild of Evangelion Sound Impact will be a rhythm game, which certainly was not what I was expecting. However, I have nothing but faith in the developer, and am rooting for an eventual US release. For those lucky enough to live in Japan, the game will be coming out on September 29th.
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The Rebuild of Evangelion series is a retelling and reimagining of the seminal anime masterpiece's mind-expanding plot. Over the past several years Gainax (the studio behind the originals) has been releasing new feature films that explore the original story and expand upon it, all while making it more accessible and offerring copious amounts of visual eye candy. The third entry in the four part series has been announced for fall 2012. I found the first two films to be highly enjoyable while also not taking away from the original series, and am looking forward to the next installment.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion seem to be on a licensing spree as the "Rebuild" films give anime fans a new reason to reignite their obsession with the series, and gives the faithful an influx of branded merchandise. The next product that eager otaku can pick up are these entry plug-themed chopsticks. Be sure to click on the picture to see the amazing detail of the series' characters in their plug suits actually inside the chopsticks.
You can read more about them here.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion was the anime series that cemented my love of the genre and showed me the power and potential of the medium. My college roommates and I watched all of the episodes in an epic marathon we still talk about with nostalgia to this day. As a result, I tend to be a sucker for all things Eva.
To coincide with the releases of the new films in Japan, Uniqlo is releasing some special themed t-shirts. I haven't heard if these will be available at their New York City store, so if not, it may be time for a trip to Japan. You can find the product page here.
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It seems that an enterprising amusement park is building a life-size Evangelion Unit 01 near the base of Mt. Fuji in a recreation of the scene where Shinji Ikari first encounters his Eva. It is projects like this that make me realize why I desperately need to take a trip to Japan. You can read more about it here.
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This past weekend I sat down to watch the latest Evangelion DVD. Gainax has returned their seminal anime series that debuted in the mid-90's. The "rebuilds" are a revisiting of the original story, told in four new films. The first three will retell the happenings of the series, while the forth will present a new conclusion. I first watched the series in a bit of a bender when several college friends and I watched every episode in succession our sophomore year.
The DVD recently came out in Japan, and I finally felt mentally prepared this weekend to dive into the film. Although I missed not having the movie open with the original theme, Cruel Angel's Thesis, I was instantly struck with the visual beauty of the presentation. The film has many shots similar (if not identical) to those that can be found in the original series, and so you can't help but notice how much better everything looks this time around. Throughout my viewing I had a continuous string of "wow" moments as I smiled in appreciation at being able to soak in the visual upgrade.
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Before Gainax blew our minds with Neon Genesis Evangelion and FLCL they created a short film for the Japan Science Fiction Convention. The burgeoning animation team, featuring greats such as Hideaki Anno, debuted their first film at the con (a.k.a. "Daicon") in 1983 to critical acclaim.
Two years later, they returned to Daicon and debuted the "Daicon IV Opening Animation", which was not only a satire that featured the prominent use of characters from American and Japanese animation, but also an overwhelming and visually stunning short in its own right.
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April 25th is an important day to me. No, it isn't a holiday nor a family memeber's birthday, but it is a historical day. Today is the day that the new Neon Genesis Evangelion Movie, Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone, comes out on DVD in Japan. This retelling is the first of four films that will cover the complete story arc as well as an all-new ending. While I certainly can't condone piracy, if you happen to have a friend flying back from Japan today who happens to be willing to personally subtitle the whole film for you, I would definitely recommend it. Check out the trailer for the film below.
