Shinji and friends hit the beach for new “EVA SUMMER FES 2025” merch line
The EVANGELION STORE’s summer event is back for 2025, as the annual “EVA SUMMER FES” event has officially begun.
A huge range of new products centered around the “SUMMER FES” theme will be released alongside a range of purchase benefits for customers who spend over a defined limit.
Fans can join in the summer festival fun at physical stores, including the EVANGELION STORE TOKYO-01 in Ikebukuro, as well as online.
The “EVANGELION STORE SUMMER FES 2025” will run in two phases:
- Phase 1: Starts Saturday, June 7th, 2025
- Phase 2: Starts Friday, August 1st, 2025
A host of new products designed for summer are launching, including:
- T-Shirts (M, L, XL):
- Penpen (2 types: Get Drunk / After Bath)
Featuring brand-new illustrations of Penpen’s relaxed daily life, these easy-to-wear white T-shirts are perfect for casual wear.
Each is ¥4,400 (tax included).
Online reservations for Penpen T-shirts are set to begin on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at 9:00 AM JST.
- Gendo Ikari
A T-shirt with a powerful motif of Gendo Ikari’s eyes, as revealed in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, printed boldly on the chest.
Each is ¥3,300 (tax included).
- Third Impact
This T-shirt features a motif from the memorable final scene of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Movie.
Part of the print is made with glow-in-the-dark material, absorbing light and emitting it in the dark for a period.
Each is ¥5,500 (tax included).
This specific T-shirt model is expected to be available in stores from around Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.
- Apostle
A T-shirt featuring Angels and Jet Alone from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Its refreshing colors are ideal for the hot summer.
Each is ¥3,300 (tax included).
- Acrylic Block Collection
These acrylic blocks feature newly drawn illustrations of pilots in swimsuits! They are 1cm thick and self-standing, great for displaying alongside figures or other goods.
Each pilot has two versions: a full-body and a bust-up, making 10 types in total. Single items are ¥770 (tax included), or a full box of 10 is ¥7,700 (tax included).
Please note: The EVANGELION STORE Online sells these only by the 10-pack box, not individually.
- Character Hangers
Featuring Lilith from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Unit 01 from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, these hangers will brighten up your room with their impressive presence.
Each is ¥1,650 (tax included).
- Multi-pocket Sacoche
A simple yet stylish sacoche adorned with “NERV” and “L.C.L.” lettering. Made from PVC, it offers a cool, summery translucent look.
Each is ¥2,970 (tax included).
At the EVANGELION STORE TOKYO-01 (Ikebukuro), for every ¥3,000 (tax included) you spend in-store, you’ll receive one random “SUMMER FES 2025 Original Camera Screen Style Clear Card” (5 types total).
Designs are provided at random, and there’s a limit of 5 cards per transaction.
For those shopping online, spend ¥15,000 (tax included) or more at the EVANGELION STORE Online to get a free set of all five “SUMMER FES 2025 Original Camera Screen Style Clear Cards.” There’s a limit of one set per transaction online.
Online reservations for new products are already rolling out, having begun on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, at 6:00 PM JST.
In-store releases will start when stores open on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
You can find the “EVANGELION STORE SUMMER FES 2025” products at these locations:
- EVANGELION STORE (Online)
- EVANGELION STORE TOKYO-01 (Ikebukuro)
- Hakone Yumoto Eva-ya
More products are scheduled to be added soon, and details about the second phase of special benefits will be announced later. Keep an eye out for more updates!
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