Pacific Rim, You've Met Your Match
The Evangelion movies always look terrific. They've always been, at the very least, visually interesting. But man, the CG in this latest Evangelion short is something else.
Attack on Titan* Food: The Snacktaku Review
This was today's lunch: the food you see in anime Attack on Titan. But hey, it came in a Survey Corps. brown paper bag.
A Shocking Number of People Want This Fugly Anime Car
This isn't only the most hideous car offered for sale this year on the planet Earth, but also expensive and rare. There's only one of these cars in existence. And nearly six hundred people put in orders to buy it at 7-Elevens in Japan.
Utada Hikaru Makes for Some Emotional Anime
To mark the anniversary of Utada Hikaru's debut, Rebuild of Evangelion co-director Tsurumaki Kazuya helmed this music video for her hit song "Beautiful World."
Neon Genesis Evangelion Turned into a Hideous Japanese Car
Just look at that. Do it! It's called the 7-Eleven Limited Evangelion Orochi. It's not only incredibly ugly, but incredibly rare. It's also the most expensive item 7-Eleven has ever offered for sale. That's right, 7-Eleven.
I Can't Believe These $18,000 Evangelion Statues Sold Out in Minutes
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Often, when Japanese companies offer ridiculously expensive, limited edition products, I kind of shrug my shoulders. "Nobody's gonna buy this," I think. Well, this time I was wrong.
In Japan, Buy an $18,000 Evangelion Statue from 7-Eleven
Attention Neon Genesis Evangelion fans! Make that, Eva fans with lots and lots of money to spend. 7-Eleven if offering a limited edition statue for a large amount of money.
I Don't Remember Asuka Ever Being This Peaceful...
Cosplay by Su-rine, photo by Michael la-Cour.
Yes, Anime Style Electric Car Charging Stations Exist in Japan
Of course they do! Well, at least in one town. Hakone, Japan, which is located outside Tokyo, has Neon Genesis Evangelion electric car changers.
Will Japan Finally Adore This Pacific Rim Star?
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Pacific Rim is Guillermo del Toro's big love letter to Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion. Too bad Japan isn't exactly in love with Kikuchi.
What if Evangelion had a 1970s-Style Opening Theme Song?
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Ever wonder what popular anime theme songs of the 60s, 80s, 90s, and 00s would sound like if they were all made in the style of 70s robot anime like Gundam or Mazinger Z?
This July, the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion is ending its long run. The final entry in Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's manga version will appear in an upcoming issue of Young Ace. The manga began in December 1994.
This 4-Foot Tall LEGO Evangelion Could Probably Kick Your Ass
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This LEGO recreation of Evangelion Unit 0-1 is 120 cm tall. It weighs just under 10kg, or 20 pounds. It is, with all that towering purple, blowing my socks off.
Heads-Up Displays And User Interfaces In Anime Are Awesome
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After premiering last year, Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo, the third of four films in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, gets its Blu-ray release today in Japan. While that's good news—over-the-top mecha action is always good news—it also makes a good opportunity to revisit some classics.
That Huge Anime Inspired Hamburger Looks Gross
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Today in Japan, fast food chain Lotteria launched its ridiculous nine-patty hamburger, which was inspired by anime Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo.
This Fake Dark Souls Anime Is Brutal
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While totally not a real anime per se, this hand-drawn fan-made clip mashes Dark Souls with Neon Genesis Evangelion. The title is "Dark Souls Neon NEET-gelion".
This Japanese Sword Will Amaze You
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Last summer, a Japanese sword exhibit that featured Neon Genesis Evangelion-inspired blades was held in Okayama Prefecture.
There are Neon Genesis Evangelion branded false eyelashes. No, really.
Cosplaying Comedian Says No to Marijuana
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Few Anime Get as Pretentious as This
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