“Eva” AT Field Omnopolitan, Eva-02 vs. the 7th Angel Curry… Collaboration Cafe Opens in Yokohama Minato Mirai

Eva Fans, Rejoice! A 30th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe is Coming to Yokohama

Get ready to celebrate in style! To commemorate the monumental 30th anniversary of the legendary 『Evangelion』 series, a special limited-time collaboration cafe is set to open at 「Cafe Fan Base」 on the 5th floor of Landmark Plaza in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district. The cafe will run from January 16 (Friday) to February 26 (Thursday), 2026. Mark your calendars, because pre-reservations will open on the Cafe Fan Base official website starting at 6:00 PM on December 17 (Wednesday).

The Legacy of Evangelion

The Evangelion franchise is nothing short of a cultural titan. It first shook the world with the 1995 TV series 『Shinseiki Evangelion』 (also known as Neon Genesis Evangelion), creating a full-blown social phenomenon. The saga was powerfully reborn starting in 2007 with the 『Evangelion Shin Gekijouban』 (New Theatrical Edition) series. Films like 『:序』 (Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone), 『:破』 (Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance), and 『:Ｑ』 (Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo) were massive box office successes. The story’s epic conclusion, 『Shin Evangelion Gekijouban』 (released in 2021), made history by becoming the first film in the series to soar past 10 billion yen in revenue, captivating fans and closing a chapter on a high note.

2025 marks this incredible 30-year journey, and a special anniversary site has launched to celebrate. The festivities will crescendo in February 2026 with the culminating real event 「EVANGELION 30+; 30th ANIVERSARY OF EVANGELION」 at Yokohama Arena. Alongside this, fans can look forward to a treasure trove of commemorative projects, including the first-ever video release and Blu-ray box sets like the 「EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Movie Collection」, and the anniversary exhibition 「ALL OF EVANGELION」. It’s a year no fan will want to miss.

The key visual for the “EVANGELION SERIES 30th ANNIVERSARY × YOKOHAMA COLLABORATION CAFE in Cafe Fan Base”.

Feast on Iconic Scenes: The Collaboration Menu

This isn’t just any cafe—it’s a dive into the world of Eva! The collaboration features exclusive menu items that recreate famous scenes from the series, alongside limited-edition goods sporting cute chibi illustrations of the pilots, perfect for a Yokohama souvenir.

Foodies and fans alike will be thrilled with the selection. You can taste the battle between Unit-02 and the 7th Angel with the 「Unit-02 vs. The 7th Angel Red Curry」, or try the 「Unit-01 Omnopolitan」 inspired by the scene where the iconic Eva tries to pry open an A.T. Field. For dessert, relish the 「Rei’s Shortcake」, representing Ayanami Rei’s memorable appearance, or the 「Kaworu’s Mont Blanc Parfait」, where a white Mont Blanc symbolizes Earth, echoing Kaworu’s entry. Don’t miss the 「Gendou’s Opera Cake」, a sweet nod to the commander’s meetings with SEELE. In total, there are 3 food and 4 dessert items to choose from.

A look at the delicious “EVANGELION SERIES 30th ANNIVERSARY × YOKOHAMA COLLABORATION CAFE” menu.

But wait, there’s more! The drink menu is just as themed, featuring seven beverages inspired not only by pilots like Ikari Shinji and Ayanami Rei, but also by beloved characters such as Katsuragi Misato and Kaji Ryouji. And here’s a sweet bonus: for every collaboration drink you order, you’ll get one random original coaster as a gift!

The set of original coasters available as a drink purchase bonus.

Exclusive Goods for the Ultimate Fan

Adjacent to the cafe, the Cafe Fan Base shop will be stocked with a must-have array of Evangelion merchandise, including items exclusive to this location. The best part? You don’t need to dine at the cafe to shop here—the store is open to all visitors. As a special purchase perk, if you buy goods totaling 2,200 yen (tax included) or more in a single transaction, you’ll receive an original postcard as a thank-you gift.

The full lineup of exclusive goods available at the collaboration shop.

The original postcard given as a goods purchase bonus.

Plan Your Visit: Reservations and Details

The 「EVANGELION SERIES 30th ANNIVERSARY × YOKOHAMA COLLABORATION CAFE in Cafe Fan Base」 is a must-visit for any fan looking to toast to 30 years of this iconic series. It will be held at 「Cafe Fan Base」 on the 5th floor of Landmark Plaza in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai from January 16, 2026.

Shop Overview

• Event Name: EVANGELION SERIES 30th ANNIVERSARY × YOKOHAMA COLLABORATION CAFE in Cafe Fan Base
• Duration: January 16 (Fri) – February 26 (Thu), 2026
  *Note: Shortened hours on February 16 (Mon); closed on February 17 (Tue).
• Shop Name: Cafe Fan Base
• Address: 5F, Landmark Plaza, 2-2-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City
• Business Hours: 11:00 – 21:45 *Subject to change due to events.

Using the Cafe

Pre-booking a visit is highly recommended. Guests with reservations will receive a serving of caramel popcorn per table as a special treat. Walk-ins are welcome only if there are empty seats on the day, which will be announced at the storefront and on Cafe Fan Base’s official X (formerly Twitter). Please note that walk-in customers will be charged a 550-yen (tax included) seat fee in addition to their food and drink costs.

Reservation Details

• Pre-reservation Period: From 6:00 PM, December 17 (Wed) until 11:59 PM the day before each business day.
• Pre-reservation Fee: 550 yen (tax included).
• Time Slots (75-minute seating, complete turnover):
  1. 11:00 – 12:15 / 2. 11:30 – 12:45 / 3. 12:30 – 13:45 / 4. 13:00 – 14:15 / 5. 14:00 – 15:15
  6. 14:30 – 15:45 / 7. 15:30 – 16:45 / 8. 16:00 – 17:15 / 9. 17:00 – 18:15 / 10. 17:30 – 18:45
  11. 18:30 – 19:45 / 12. 19:00 – 20:15 / 13. 20:00 – 21:15 / 14. 20:30 – 21:45
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your reserved time. The entire party should be present for check-in. Reservations will be cancelled if you are more than 10 minutes late.

About the Shop

The attached shop is accessible to everyone, even if you’re not dining at the cafe. Depending on crowding, there may be restrictions like limiting goods purchases to after cafe settlement, implementing entry controls, or distributing numbered tickets.

（C）Khara／Project Eva.（C）Khara

More Evangelion Excitement

While you’re gearing up for the cafe, check out these other recent Eva headlines:

• Anno Hideaki Plans, Writes, and Supervises New Short Anime for “Eva Fes”! To Be Shown as a World-Exclusive at the Event
• The “Eva” Lance of Longinus Ticks Away the Seconds— Seiko Collaboration Watch Limited to 300 Pieces & Priced at 120,000 Yen
• A Tiny, Cute Rei! “Shin Eva” Rei Gets a Chibi Figure with Long Hair— “The Happiness of Not Riding an Eva. I Wanted Ik-kun to Have That.”

Writer: 《Murata Makoto》

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