Evangelion's Asuka and Rei Hit The Beach for New Summer-Themed POP UP PARADE Figures

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 0

Figure manufacturer Good Smile Company has officially opened pre-orders for a pair of new summer-themed figures of Evangelion’s Asuka and Rei.

The “POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size” and “POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One-piece style] L size” see the two iconic pilots take to the beach in newly designed swimwear.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 1

The new designs have been created to fit the bright and summery aesthetic of the “BEACH QUEENS” figure line, rather than recreating appearances from the Rebuild of Evangelion movies.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One piece style] L size 1

These new Evangelion figures are a continuation of WAVE Corporation’s popular “BEACH QUEENS” series, which is now being released under Good Smile Company’s POP UP PARADE brand.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 2

The POP UP PARADE series is known for offering highly detailed, non-articulated statues at an accessible price point.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One piece style] L size 2

It is popular with collectors thanks to its standardized sizing and relatively quick production schedules compared to larger, more expensive scale figures, which can often take up to 2 years to be released after pre-orders open.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 3

The overall figure line was integrated into the POP UP PARADE line’s larger “L size” format when it was effectively rebooted in 2025.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One piece style] L size 4

Rebuild of Evangelion is a cinematic reimagining of the groundbreaking mecha series that redefined the animation industry.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 4

The story follows teenagers tasked with piloting massive biomechanical units to defend humanity from enigmatic beings known as Angels.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One piece style] L size 3

Asuka Shikinami Langley is the highly skilled and fiercely competitive pilot of Evangelion Unit-02, while Rei Ayanami is the quiet and enigmatic pilot of Evangelion Unit-00.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size

The Asuka Shikinami Langley figure depicts the pilot in a bright red two-piece bikini that captures her energetic personality.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 6

The Rei Ayanami figure features her in a simple and elegant one-piece bathing suit that reflects her subdued demeanor.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One piece style] L size 5

Her swimsuit also features a “00” emblazoned just below the neckline to serve as a nod to her status as the pilot of Evangelion Unit-00.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 7

Both non-scale figures include dedicated bases to ensure a secure display and stand at approximately 22.5cm and 22cm in height, respectively.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Rei Ayanami [One piece style] L size 6

Fans can secure each figure for 8,800 yen (approx. $56 USD/£44 GBP) during the pre-order period that opened on June 4, 2026, and will close on August 26, 2026.

POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Asuka Shikinami Langley [Bikini style] L size 8

Both items are expected to ship in January 2027 and can be purchased via the Good Smile Company Online Store or via reputable hobby goods retailers such as HobbyLink Japan.