NieR’s Yoko Taro to Create New Evangelion Anime Series
Studio Khara and CloverWorks have officially announced an exciting new anime project based on the legendary Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise.
This massive reveal served as the grand finale for the “Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion” festival.
The latest collaborative effort will bring a brand-new series teased as “Next Genesis” to fans of the iconic mecha universe.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a popular anime franchise that began in 1995, completely revolutionizing the genre with its psychological depth and complex narratives.
The story typically focuses on the devastating conflicts between humanity and mysterious beings known as Angels.
Teenage pilots are tasked with commanding massive bio-machine weapons to protect the world from apocalyptic threats.
The original television broadcast captivated audiences worldwide with its deep exploration of existentialism and human connection.
Studio Khara was founded by the original creator Hideaki Anno and is famously responsible for the highly successful Rebuild of Evangelion film tetralogy.
CloverWorks is a prominent animation studio known for producing massive recent hits in the television anime landscape.
This upcoming series features an all-star roster of acclaimed creators stepping into the beloved universe.
Famous video game creator Yoko Taro, known for his masterful work on the NieR franchise, will serve as the scriptwriter and script supervisor.
His dark and philosophical storytelling style paired with the existing lore promises a fresh and thrilling take on the classic property.
The project will be co-directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki from the Rebuild of Evangelion films alongside Toko Yatabe.
Acclaimed composer Keiichi Okabe, who previously collaborated with Yoko Taro on the NieR series soundtracks, is attached to create the musical score.
The surprise announcement was made through a special video presentation accompanied by a live choral and cello performance.
Attendees were treated to an exclusive premiere of a new 13-minute animated short starring the fan-favorite pilot Asuka.
The festival also featured a live musical performance by Yoko Takahashi, the original singer of the iconic television opening theme song.
She performed a special festival version of her upcoming spring concert tour.
The three-day celebration concluded on Monday with an exciting preview of an upcoming stage production titled Kabuki Symphony No. 9 Evangelion.
The celebratory anniversary event took place at the Yokohama Arena in Japan from Friday, February 21, to Monday, February 23, 2026.
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