GKIDS is bringing one of the most prolific and iconic animes back to home video! They announced that they have acquired the license to Neon Genesis Evangelion which includes the television series, the movie End of Evangelion, and Evangelion: Death (True)². While no concrete release date has been set, it is confirmed that they will be coming to Blu-ray in 2021. There is also no word on whether or not everything will be bundled together in one collection or sold separately. Price was also not announced for any of the titles.
This announcement comes when the series turns 25 years old this year.
MyAnimeList.net describes the anime as follows:
In the year 2015, the world stands on the brink of destruction. Humanity’s last hope lies in the hands of Nerv, a special agency under the United Nations, and their Evangelions, giant machines capable of defeating the Angels who herald Earth’s ruin. Gendou Ikari, head of the organization, seeks compatible pilots who can synchronize with the Evangelions and realize their true potential. Aiding in this defensive endeavor are talented personnel Misato Katsuragi, Head of Tactical Operations, and Ritsuko Akagi, Chief Scientist.
Face to face with his father for the first time in years, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari’s average life is irreversibly changed when he is whisked away into the depths of Nerv, and into a harrowing new destiny—he must become the pilot of Evangelion Unit-01 with the fate of mankind on his shoulders.
Written by Hideaki Anno, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a heroic tale of a young boy who will become a legend. But as this psychological drama unfolds, ancient secrets beneath the big picture begin to bubble to the surface…
The anime originally started airing on October 4, 1995, ending on March 27, 1996, spanning 26 episodes. Neon Genesis Evangelion is considered to be one of the animes that is classified as “must-watch” for any anime fan both new and seasoned.
When this releases in 2021 and you haven’t seen it yet… buy it and GET IN THE F**** ROBOT!
