RELEASE DATE: 6th December 2021 - All pre-orders placed before August 21st will be shipped on that date. Orders placed after August 21st are likely to be shipped in January 2022.

Presented on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, this groundbreaking, action-packed series from creator Hideaki ANNO has been hailed as one of the most important anime series of all time – a remarkable fusion of genres, and a powerful examination of the relationship between man and machine.

The NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Ultimate Edition was created by fans as the definitive celebration of one of the most important and influential anime series of all time, featuring exclusive artwork, over 5 hours of bonus features, both Official (2019) and Classic (1996) Dub and Subtitled options spread over 11 discs, a 158 page book, exclusive merchandise, and more.

Synopsis

Synopsis

In 2015, Tokyo-3 is under attack from “Angels,” extraordinary beings that possess various special abilities. Multipurpose Humanoid Decisive Weapon, Evangelion is the only method to counter these Angels, and Shinji Ikari is chosen as its pilot. The battle for the fate of humankind has begun. Exactly what are the Angels? What is destined for the young pilots? And what will become of humanity?

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Ultimate Edition Details

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Ultimate Edition Details

Limited Edition Artwork

The Ultimate Edition is encased in a premium-quality rigid-board shoulder box featuring artwork never before released in the UK & Ireland. These renderings of Asuka and Rei were previously featured on the Japanese LaserDisc release, and are further accented with a hi-build UV treatment on the title and characters, with micromotion on the LCL around Rei. The set also includes two sturdy fold-out disc carriers featuring LaserDisc artwork of Shinji & Gendo on one with Misato & Kaji on the other.

Bonus Classic Dubs and Subtitles

In addition to the official dub and subtitles, there is an extra set of discs including the bonus classic dub and subtitled version for the twenty-six episode series, as well as the films EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)2 and THE END OF EVANGELION.

156-Page Book

A perfect-bound 156-page book collects full credit lists for each episode, promotional posters and artwork, detailed surveys of all 26 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION episodes, a glossary of Angels and EVA units, a timeline of key moments in the release of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, and more.

Art Boards

Eleven double-sided 12x12” art boards are a high-quality replication of the full character-based artwork from the famed 1996 Japanese LaserDisc release. Printed on sturdy cardstock, these art boards are ready for wall display or additional framing.

Sachiel Resin Paperweight

A limited edition resin paperweight modeled on Sachiel, the 3rd Angel. Sachiel is the first Angel to appear in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION and emerges from the sea in Episode 1: ANGEL ATTACK. This paperweight was created exclusively for the Ultimate Edition.

NERV ID Card with Lanyard

Recreated from its appearance in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, this double-sided guest ID Card features the NERV organisation logo and includes a sturdy 450mm lanyard adorned with the Magi System’s signature “EMERGENCY” indicators. This ID card and lanyard are created exclusively for the Ultimate Edition.

Robust bonus video content

Including a treasure trove of bonus content from the original Japanese Blu-Ray release, there are over 7 hours of content to be found on the Ultimate Edition on top of the classic dub including:

TV Series: Animatic collection, TV commercials, TV Premiere Promos, Japanese Voice Auditions, Genesis 0:0 IN THE BEGINNING, Image Board Collection, Japanese Blu-ray Box Commercial, Music videos: The Cruel Angel’s Thesis, Genesis 0:0’ THE LIGHT FROM THE DARKNESS

THE END OF EVANGELION: Deleted Live Action Scene, Making of Live Action Scene, Theatrical Teaser, Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots, Final Scene Alternate Take, FULL SONG - MUSUNDE HIRAITE, EPISODE:25’ Love is destructive. (PARTIAL ANIMATIC), MUSIC VIDEOS: ‘Soul’s Refrain’ / Yoko Takahashi, ‘THANATOS – IF I CAN’T BE YOURS’ / LOREN & MASH, ‘ARMAGEDDON’ / Shiro SAGISU and ‘Memories of Heaven’ / Megumi Hayashibara. Video Format Version of THE END OF EVANGELION.

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