Tsukiichi Eva EVANGELION 30th MOVIE Fest. 2025-2026: A Grand Celebration!
The iconic Evangelion series is gearing up for a monumental celebration with the “Tsukiichi Eva EVANGELION 30th MOVIE Fest. 2025-2026,” a special limited-time revival screening of six theatrical films from the franchise. This exciting event is set to kick off on **October 10, 2025**, with the screening of `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban: Shito Shinsei`. In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude for three decades of support, it has been decided that special commentary will be shown at the beginning of some screenings. Fans will be thrilled to hear comments from Director Tsurumaki Kazuya for `Shito Shinsei`, and from the beloved voice actor for Ikari Shinji, Ogata Megumi, for `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni`, which begins its run on October 24.
The Enduring Legacy of Evangelion
The Evangelion series first captivated audiences with the broadcast of the TV anime `Shin Seiki Evangelion` in 1995, sparking a widespread social phenomenon across Japan. Building on this immense success, the franchise was reborn in 2007 with the `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban` series, masterfully planned, written, and generally directed by Anno Hideaki. This new cinematic journey saw three massively successful films released: `:Jo`, `:Ha`, and `:Kyuu`.
The saga reached its poignant conclusion with `Shin Evangelion Gekijouban`, the fourth and final installment of the new theatrical film series, which premiered on March 8, 2021. This ultimate chapter garnered a staggering final box office revenue of 10.28 billion yen and attracted an impressive 6.73 million viewers. The Evangelion series consistently draws in new fans and continues to enjoy immense support from a broad spectrum of audiences, cementing its place as a cultural touchstone.
“Tsukiichi Eva” – A Month-by-Month Movie Marathon
The “Tsukiichi Eva EVANGELION 30th MOVIE Fest. 2025-2026,” affectionately known as “Tsukiichi Eva” (meaning “Monthly Eva”), is a special project organized to commemorate the series’ significant 30th anniversary in 2025. From October 2025 to February 2026, fans will have the unique opportunity to relive the magic of six theatrical `Evangelion` films. Each month will feature one film (with two films in October) for a limited one-week run at cinemas nationwide.
Here’s the thrilling lineup:
- October: `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban: Shito Shinsei` and `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni`
- November: `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Jo`
- December: `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Ha`
- January: `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Kyuu`
- February: `Shin Evangelion Gekijouban`
These films will be shown at theaters across the country.
Exclusive Admission Gifts for Fans!
Adding to the excitement, moviegoers attending these screenings will receive a limited-edition smartphone-sized sticker as an admission gift. These exclusive stickers feature the original poster visuals for each film, just as they were first revealed. Each attendee will receive one sticker per viewing, corresponding to the film they are watching.
As `Shito Shinsei` (which will be screened in its successor version, `DEATH (TRUE)2&REBIRTH`) kicks off on October 10, special introductory comments have been swiftly arranged to express gratitude for the 30th anniversary. These invaluable messages will be played at the beginning of the screenings. For `Shito Shinsei`, fans will hear from Director Tsurumaki Kazuya, who directed the “REBIRTH” part of the film. Following this, from October 24, the screenings of `Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni` will feature comments from the iconic voice of Ikari Shinji, Ogata Megumi.
These special audio comments will run for approximately three minutes and will be available at all theaters screening both films. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the beginning of “Tsukiichi Eva” alongside the heartfelt messages from Director Tsurumaki and Ogata-san, celebrating the series’ 30th anniversary. Furthermore, it has been announced that comments from staff members involved with the films scheduled for November and beyond are also planned, so be sure to look forward to further updates!
The “Tsukiichi Eva EVANGELION 30th MOVIE Fest. 2025-2026,” featuring a limited-time revival screening of six theatrical films from the Evangelion series, is poised to begin on October 10, 2025, with `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban: Shito Shinsei`.
Event Schedule: “Tsukiichi Eva EVANGELION 30th MOVIE Fest. 2025-2026”
- October 10 (Friday) – October 16 (Thursday), 2025
- `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban: Shito Shinsei` (Screening version will be the successor title: `DEATH (TRUE)2&REBIRTH`)
- Introductory Comment: Director Tsurumaki Kazuya
- October 24 (Friday) – October 30 (Thursday), 2025
- `Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijouban Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni`
- Introductory Comment: Ikari Shinji’s voice actor, Ogata Megumi
- November 14 (Friday) – November 20 (Thursday), 2025
- `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Jo` (Screening version: 1.11)
- December 12 (Friday) – December 18 (Thursday), 2025
- `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Ha` (Screening version: 2.22)
- January 9 (Friday) – January 15 (Thursday), 2026
- `Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Kyuu` (Screening version: 3.333)
- (Simultaneously screening: `EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)` and `EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)`)
- *Note: `EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)` is a motion comic.*
- February 13 (Friday) – February 19 (Thursday), 2026
- `Shin Evangelion Gekijouban` (Screening version: 3.0+1.01)
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Distribution Cooperation: K2 Pictures
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