The highly anticipated “Eva Ukiyo-e Hakone Hachiri Bijin Sanga Zoroi,” the first installment of the “Eva Japonism” project from the renowned Evangelion series, is now available! Sales commenced on August 29, 2025, via the Bansank online shop.
The Enduring Legacy of Evangelion
In 1995, Anno Hideaki unleashed Shin Seiki Evangelion, a 26-episode TV anime series that captivated audiences worldwide. This science fiction masterpiece, depicting young pilots battling mysterious “Angels” aboard colossal humanoid mecha, enthralled countless fans with its expansive world-building and meticulously crafted details. Its media expansion into comics, films, and games ignited a social phenomenon that continues to resonate today.
The series reached its cinematic conclusion in 2021 with the release of Shin Evangelion Gekijouban, which became the franchise’s biggest hit, raking in an astounding 10.28 billion JPY at the box office.
Introducing the “Eva Japonism” Project
Building on the enduring popularity of the Evangelion series, which consistently attracts new fans across diverse demographics, a groundbreaking new art project called “Eva Japonism” has officially launched! This exciting initiative is produced by Bansank Co., Ltd., an ukiyo-e publisher dedicated to preserving the traditional ukiyo-e culture that has flourished since the Edo period.
The project endeavors to create a fresh expression of Japanese beauty, perfectly suited for the modern age, by seamlessly blending the captivating world of Evangelion with the profound aesthetic sensibilities embedded in traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
The very first release from “Eva Japonism” is the stunning “Eva Ukiyo-e Hakone Hachiri Bijin Sanga Zoroi.” This exquisite series draws inspiration from “Hoou San Bijinzu” (Three Beauties of Phoenix), a famous triptych by Kitagawa Utamaro, a legendary ukiyo-e artist from the Edo period renowned for his beautiful women (bijinga) portraits. In this reimagining, the three beloved heroines—Rei, Asuka, and Mari—are masterfully depicted as elegant princesses.
This unique collection envisions the world of Evangelion as if it were an “otogi-banashi” (fairytale or folktale) witnessed and passed down by people of ancient times. It sparks the imagination, asking: “If Evangelion had existed during the Edo period, how would people have immortalized it in ukiyo-e?”
The result is a harmonious fusion of traditional culture and contemporary pop culture, giving birth to new narratives and beauty. Bansank Co., Ltd., known for its distinctive ukiyo-e playfulness, has infused this spirit throughout the collection. These pieces offer an exceptional opportunity to experience a “new Evangelion” through a truly unique artistic lens.
These magnificent works will be available for a limited time starting Friday, August 29th, via Bansank’s official online shop, “Ukiyo-e Koubou.”
Product Details
Here’s a closer look at each beautiful print in the “Eva Ukiyo-e Hakone Hachiri Bijin Sanga Zoroi” collection:
Eva Ukiyo-e Hakone Hachiri Bijin Sanga Zoroi: Rei
- Price: 30,000 JPY (excluding tax)
- Sales Period: August 29 (Fri) [12:00 JST] – September 15 (Mon) [23:59 JST]
- Quantity: Made-to-order production during the specified period.
- All products come with a serial number.
- The first edition is limited to 200 copies. Subsequent editions (2nd, 3rd, etc.) will be released in batches of 200 copies each.
- Distributor: Bansank Co., Ltd.
- Size: (Print) 33.1cm (height) x 21.9cm (width); (Framed) 41.2cm (height) x 30.0cm (width)
- Frame Materials: Wood, acrylic, resin (backboard)
- Paper (Print): Pure handmade Japanese paper (Echizen Washi from Iwano Heizaburou Paper Mill and Yamaguchi Paper Mill)
- Technique: Giclée print
Eva Ukiyo-e Hakone Hachiri Bijin Sanga Zoroi: Asuka
- Price: 30,000 JPY (excluding tax)
- Sales Period: August 29 (Fri) [12:00 JST] – September 15 (Mon) [23:59 JST]
- Quantity: Made-to-order production during the specified period.
- All products come with a serial number.
- The first edition is limited to 200 copies. Subsequent editions (2nd, 3rd, etc.) will be released in batches of 200 copies each.
- Distributor: Bansank Co., Ltd.
- Size: (Print) 33.1cm (height) x 21.9cm (width); (Framed) 41.2cm (height) x 30.0cm (width)
- Frame Materials: Wood, acrylic, resin (backboard)
- Paper (Print): Pure handmade Japanese paper (Echizen Washi from Iwano Heizaburou Paper Mill and Yamaguchi Paper Mill)
- Technique: Giclée print
Eva Ukiyo-e Hakone Hachiri Bijin Sanga Zoroi: Mari
- Price: 30,000 JPY (excluding tax)
- Sales Period: August 29 (Fri) [12:00 JST] – September 15 (Mon) [23:59 JST]
- Quantity: Made-to-order production during the specified period.
- All products come with a serial number.
- The first edition is limited to 200 copies. Subsequent editions (2nd, 3rd, etc.) will be released in batches of 200 copies each.
- Distributor: Bansank Co., Ltd.
- Size: (Print) 33.1cm (height) x 21.9cm (width); (Framed) 41.2cm (height) x 30.0cm (width)
- Frame Materials: Wood, acrylic, resin (backboard)
- Paper (Print): Pure handmade Japanese paper (Echizen Washi from Iwano Heizaburou Paper Mill and Yamaguchi Paper Mill)
- Technique: Giclée print
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