Shin Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Movie – New Visuals and *gasp* POSTPONED!

Another anime postponement was announced, this time for the upcoming Evangelion movie, Shin Evangelion 3.0+1.0 “Thrice Upon A Time”. The movie is the fourth and last installment in the “Rebuild of Evangelion” series, and was previously scheduled for a June 27 release this year.

Shin Evangelion 3.0+1.0

The announcement was posted via the official Evangelion account on Twitter:

The link in the tweet points to the actual announcement on the official Evangelion website, which roughly translates as:

Announcement of postponement of release of “Shin Evangelion Movie version”

First of all, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of the victims of this new type of coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Regarding the “Shin Evangelion Theatrical Version” that was scheduled to be released on Saturday, June 27, 2020, with the unprecedented situation in Japan and abroad due to the expansion of new coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19), after careful consideration, we decided to postpone the release date.

We have made every effort to deliver the work as scheduled to everyone who is looking forward to it, and we deeply apologize for this announcement.

As for the future release schedule, as soon as we have reached a decision, we will inform you immediately on the “Evangelion” official website and official SNS.

The reserved Mubichike (movie ticket) card with goods can be used even after the postponement. For details on how to pick up the items, please check each sales page where you made a reservation.

We hope that everyone around the world can enjoy the movie with peace of mind, and we will do our best to produce interesting animated movies to everyone around the world.

We appreciate your understanding.

(Studio) Khara, Inc.
Distribution: Toho Co., Ltd., Toei Co., Ltd., Khara, Inc.

This announcement comes as no surprise, given the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Japan. Nevertheless, it’s still another disappointment in an already long string of postponed anime and manga for fans worldwide.

Along with the postponement is the release of a new key visual for the movie, also from the official Evangelion account on Twitter:

And to make up for the delay, another tweet also mentions that all of the previous Rebuild of Evangelion movies will be made available online! They will all be preceded with the “Evangelion New Theatrical Version: Introduction ,: Break,: Q” (『ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序、:破、:Q』) clip, as part of promo for 3.0+1.0. The movies will be available on the official Evangelion page and the official app EVA-EXTRA on 4/18. Afterwards they will then become available on Studio Khara’s official Youtube channel starting on 4/20.

The tweet also contains a hand-written note from director Hideaki Anno himself apologizing about the postponement and giving some details about the movie.

Rebuild of Evangelion” series is the reboot /retelling of the hit anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” which aired during the 90s. It is produced by Studio Khara and will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. and Toei Animation Co., Ltd.

To all fans of the Evangelion series, and anime fans in general, fret not as we will continue to give you the newest info about when Shin Evangelion 3.0+1.0 will be rescheduled, along with any other news about “Rebuild of Evangelion”. Stay tuned to our blog and give our Facebook page a like for the latest anime and pop culture news!

Sources:
Evangelion official account on Twitter
Evangelion official website
Studio Khara website

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