New Evangelion Series in Production by Studio Khara and CloverWorks; Script by Yoko Taro

During the final day of the "Evangelion:30+" festival in Japan, one of the biggest announcements in the anime world in recent years was made. Studio Khara, founded by Hideaki Anno, and Studio CloverWorks have joined forces to produce a new series in the "Neon Genesis Evangelion" universe. The biggest surprise for fans is the news that Anno, who personally directed and shaped the recent films in the "Rebuild of Evangelion" cycle, will not be involved in writing the scripts for the new project. The first "Neon Genesis Evangelion" series aired in Japan from 1995-1996. Its dark, psychological story about teenagers piloting giant biomechanical robots to fight mysterious enemies called Angels revolutionized the genre, becoming a cultural phenomenon. The series launched a vast franchise encompassing films, manga, video games, and countless merchandise. The task of writing the story will fall on the shoulders of Yoko Taro. This creator, known to fans for wearing a distinctive mask, is famous as the author of the "NieR" game series, including the highly acclaimed "NieR:Automata". His works are characterized by deep, multi-layered plots, exploration of existential themes, and narrative experiments, which raises huge expectations about the direction in which he will push the Evangelion mythology. „I always wear a mask because my real face is too scary.” — Yoko Taro The announcement was met with euphoria among the global fan community, though it also sparked some concerns related to the lack of involvement from Hideaki Anno. The announcement was described as a "bomb" and an "unexpected return." However, key information is missing: it is not known whether the series will be a remake of the original story, a continuation, a spin-off, or a completely new interpretation. An approximate release date or distribution format has also not been provided. It is only known that the project is one of the main elements of the franchise's thirtieth-anniversary celebrations, which for decades has shaped tastes and inspired creators worldwide.