While this news is big enough on its own, a major controversy has been surrounding Shinji Ikari and his fellow Eva pilots.

Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto’s first live-action adaptation will not be handled by Crunchyroll in a major loss for the streaming giant.

The short animation, written by Hideaki Anno and helmed by 'Thrice Upon A Time' animation director Naoyuki Asano, will debut during a special three-day 'Evangelion' celebration in February 2026.

The legendary mecha series will carve itself another ending once more, with a new animated series helmed by 'Nier' writer ...