Shin Evangelion to Air on Terrestrial TV for the First Time on TBS on February 23! Special Campaign “Operation 0223” Also Launches

The Legendary Finale Hits TV! “Shin Evangelion Gekijouban TV-ban” Airs February 23rd

The monumental film Shin Evangelion Gekijouban is coming to terrestrial television for the first time as Shin Evangelion Gekijouban TV-ban. Mark your calendars for February 23rd, 2026, when it airs on TBS. This is the legendary final chapter of the Evangelion Shin Gekijouban series, which premiered in 2021 and shattered box office records with earnings of 10.28 billion yen. To build hype for the broadcast, a special campaign dubbed “Operation 0223” has also been announced.

A Saga That Redefined Anime

Ever since the TV series Shinseiki Evangelion first aired in 1995, it has overwhelmed audiences with its profound story and visual artistry, forever altering the landscape of global animation. Starting in 2007, chief director Anno Hideaki undertook a complete rebuild of the story with a new tetralogy of films.

This journey began with 2007’s Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Jo, followed by 2009’s Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Ha, and 2012’s Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Q. The saga reached its epic conclusion with the fourth film, Shin Evangelion Gekijouban, released in 2021.

A Climax for the 30th Anniversary

Shin Evangelion Gekijouban didn’t just break records for the franchise; it became a cultural milestone, amassing 10.28 billion yen and drawing 6.73 million viewers. Now, this defining work is finally making its terrestrial TV debut on TBS at 7:00 PM on February 23rd.

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion TV series’ premiere, and a wave of memorial projects are in full swing. From February 21st to 23rd, the first-ever festival event, “EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION”, will be held over three days at Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa. As the city of Yokohama is dyed in Evangelion colors, the climax arrives on the final night with this historic first TV broadcast.

Furthermore, TBS has launched the special “Operation 0223” campaign to ramp up excitement leading to the airdate, unveiling a key visual to mark the occasion. More details on the campaign will be revealed soon.

Broadcast Details

Shin Evangelion Gekijouban TV-ban will receive its first terrestrial broadcast on TBS at 7:00 PM on February 23rd, 2026. Whether you’re revisiting the cinematic triumph or witnessing the legendary conclusion for the very first time, be sure to tune in and experience the finale together in real-time.

Staff & Cast

The following is the key staff and the all-star voice cast for the film.

Staff

Main Voice Cast

Also featuring: Iwanaga Tetsuya, Iwano Junko, Nagasawa Miki, Koyasu Takehito, Yuuki Hiro, Ootsuka Akio, Sawashiro Miyuki, Oohara Sayaka, Ise Mariya, Katsuri Anri, Yamadera Kouichi, Uchiyama Kouki, Kamiki Ryuunosuke

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