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An official new fashion brand inspired by the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series prepares to launch, with fans internationally able to get in on the release.

Via the Radio Eva Magazine blog, the Evangelion franchise will launch the new Evangelion:95 (stylized EVANGELI0N:95)" apparel brand, revealing a range of graphic tees, sweaters and socks for its first drop on Jan. 24. The collection will be available from multiple retailers in Japan, online through the Radio Eva store, and overseas through Bizzare, Ecru, Maison de Valeur and Chance Clothing, which ships to the U.S. Readers can check out the images and more information about the Evangelion apparel collection below.

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Among the different characters from the mecha anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, Rei Ayanami is easily the most iconic. Thus, it makes sense that one of her many collectibles is being re-released to commemorate a special milestone.

Based on the reboot movies, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeLuminastaVignetteum" Ayanami Rei (temporary name)"～30thAnniversaryVer.～ showcases the character in all her glory. Released again in honor of a major birthday for the brand, the collectible is soon to begin its run anew. This comes after several similar items were released in 2024, highlighting the franchise's continued popularity.

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The latest Evangelion anime and McDonald's collaboration release has been revealed, giving mecha fans a new look at three angelic new fast food items.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion and McDonald's is a combo meal that fans never quite expected. Nevertheless, another order of the culinary crossover is coming right up, with the latest commercial now on the fast food chain's official social media.

Showcasing scenes from the classic mecha anime series, the newest commercial continues the most unlikely of branding mashups. The celebration comes as Evangelion rings in a major birthday, making the entire affair more than just a meal. Of course, if fans want to really be "lovin' it," there are several new items to try on the McDonald's Japan menu that are fit for a hungry Nerv employee.

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The Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise is most known for its iconic mecha, but these aren't the only rides in the series. Now, another notable vehicle from the series is joining a long-running line of toy cars, but it's no Eva unit.

The Tomica Premium Unlimited No. 08 Rebuild of Evangelion Alpine Renault A310 is based on Misato Katsuragi's car from the classic anime series. Tomica has released toys for several cars and vehicles from anime, and the legendary mecha franchise has now entered the garage. Ironically, despite its designation, the new toy is based on the first iteration of Evangelion and not the newest.

Related "Too Much to Handle in 30 Seconds": McDonald's Unveils Its Real-Life Evangelion Burgers

McDonald's releases three new burgers for a limited time in collaboration with mecha anime franchise Evangelion, releasing in Japan this January.

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January will be an amazing month for fans of McDonald's and the iconic mecha anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. On Jan. 6, 2025, the fast food chain in Japan is set to release three new limited-time burgers, as revealed in a fast-paced 30-second promo video featuring some remixed scenes that Evangelion fans will be very familiar with.

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for McDonald's Japan recently released a post with a trailer providing further details about the collaboration between the fast food chain McDonald's in Japan and Evangelion -- and fans are lovin' it. The burgers will be available in Japan starting on Jan. 6, 2025, with the commercial paying tribute to some of the anime's best-known moments in a hilarious parody that's been described by some as "too much to handle in 30 seconds."

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An anime industry veteran has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for her assisted living costs after losing $6,000 from theft. She was previously a part of the United States branch of Production I.G., the iconic Japanese animation studio behind works such as Flcl and Ghost in the Shell.

According to Anime News Network, Jan Scott-Frazier launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign to help her cover the cost of assisted living after a robbery put her $6,000 in debt. The current price of her rent is $4,000. "I hate to beg, but here I am on my digital knees," Frazier said. "I live in assisted living, which is very expensive. I need round-the-clock nursing and staff support, or else I could live somewhere else cheaper. Unfortunately, I am in such bad shape. I can't even get out of the hospital right now. I've been trapped here for a month. I don't know when I'll get out,...

Rejoice, "Evangelion" fans of America, for you finally have a chance to see the saga's conclusion in a theater. "Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon A Time" had a (very successful) theatrical run in its native Japan, but international audiences had to settle for a Prime Video release in August 2021. GKids has since acquired the North American distribution rights and has partnered with Fathom Events for theatrical exhibitions. After a one-night IMAX screening on November 30th, the film is playing during the week of December 6 in theaters across the U.S. These showings will exclusively show the subbed version of the film: Japanese audio, English subtitles. If you prefer your anime dubbed, you're out of luck.

This is the latest in a long line of hurdles dub watchers face in getting into "Evangelion." For starters, the "Rebuild" films which "Thrice Upon A Time" concludes have two English dubs — an incomplete one done by Funimation,...