Evangelion Officially Launches Huge New 30th Anniversary Merch Collection
Image by Charlotte DavisBandai has officially released a new Evangelion Ichiban Kuji lottery as part of the franchise’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, with a huge Unit-01 figure recreating the iconic Operation Yashima battle leading the prize lineup.
Based on “Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone),” the lottery revisits several memorable moments from the first Rebuild of Evangelion movie through figures of Rei Ayanami, Misato Katsuragi, Pen Pen and the Sixth Angel alongside additional artwork and merchandise.
The release joins a year-long series of projects celebrating 30 years since Neon Genesis Evangelion first aired in 1995, which has already included the huge EVANGELION:30+ festival at Yokohama Arena, anniversary exhibitions, movie screenings and an extensive range of commemorative merchandise.
More recent anniversary releases have included premium Rei and Asuka figures created with traditional Japanese doll maker Yoshitoku, while collaborations with brands ranging from KFC and FILA to multiple major Japanese fashion labels have continued the celebrations throughout 2026.
As with other Ichiban Kuji releases, every ticket guarantees a prize, while the customer who purchases the final remaining ticket at a participating location receives the separate Last One Prize.
Let’s take a look at the complete “Ichiban Kuji Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone)” lineup!.
- A Prize – “Evangelion Unit-01 Figure”
The centerpiece MEGAVIGNETTE figure recreates Unit-01 aiming the Positron Rifle at the Sixth Angel during Operation Yashima, measuring approximately 49 cm from end to end and 22 cm at its highest point.
- B Prize – “Rei Ayanami Figure”
An approximately 16 cm figure recreating Rei smiling after Shinji tells her that he thinks she should smile, complete with an Entry Plug interior surrounding the scene.
- C Prize – “Misato Katsuragi Figure”
An approximately 17 cm figure inspired by the photograph of Misato that appears near the beginning of the movie.
- D Prize – “Pen Pen Figure”
An approximately 8 cm figure depicting Pen Pen after getting out of the bath.
- E Prize – “Sixth Angel Figure”
An approximately 12 cm figure captures the Sixth Angel transforming into its attack configuration during Operation Yashima.
- F Prize – “Rubber Coaster” (6 designs, selectable)
Six glow-in-the-dark rubber coaster designs use phosphorescent material that gives them a faint glow after exposure to ultraviolet light.
- G Prize – “Metallic Poster” (8 designs, selectable)
Eight metallic-finish posters feature newly created illustrations covering the Eva units and pilots, Misato and Pen Pen, Lilith and Operation Yashima.
- H Prize – “Clear File Set” (10 designs, selectable)
Each selectable set contains two clear files using memorable scenes taken from the movie.
- Last One Prize – “Last One Ver. Evangelion Unit-01 Figure”
The 49 cm MEGAVIGNETTE Unit-01 from the A Prize returns with a metallic paint finish, giving the Operation Yashima display a noticeably different appearance.
The Last One version of Unit-01 is also the Double Chance Campaign prize, with 50 additional figures available to winners through the campaign until the end of November 2026.
“Ichiban Kuji Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone)” launched in Japan on August 29, 2026, and is available while stocks last through participating 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Youme Town stores alongside EVANGELION STORE locations.
Each draw costs ¥790 (approx. $5 USD / £4 GBP).
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