A.T.FIELD EVANGELION WORK, a work brand inspired by the world of "Neon Genesis Evangelion", collaborates with the American high-performance work glove brand, MECHANIX WEAR. The first collaborative glove, "MECHANIX WEAR x A.T.FIELD Original Glove (Unit-01)" is now available for pre-order starting October 4, 2024. Directed by Anno Hideaki, "Neon Genesis Evangelion" is a science fiction anime that delves deep into the human psyche, interpersonal relationships, and the core of human existence through the story of teenage pilots who operate giant Humanoid Decisive Weapons against mysterious entities known as Angels. From 2007 to 2021, the "Rebuild of Evangelion" tetralogy was released as a theatrical reimagining of the series. The final film, "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time", recorded a box office revenue of 10.28 billion JPY, making it the biggest hit in the series. A.T.FIELD, the Evangelion work brand, collaborates with MECHANIX WEAR, a high-performance work glove brand born in California, USA. This product is based on MECHANIX WEAR's iconic "The Original" glove and incorporates the symbolic design of Evangelion. The back of the hand features the iconic color scheme of the Evangelion Unit-01. The left palm is adorned with the logo of the in-story organization, NERV, while the right palm features the mark of the A.T. Field, a powerful defensive barrier of Evangelion, creating an asymmetrical design. The cool design will make you want to admire it even when you’re not wearing it. The "MECHANIX WEAR x A.T.FIELD Original Glove (Unit-01)" is priced at 5,500 JPY (tax included). To commemorate the first episode of the TV series that aired on October 4, 1995, pre-orders will begin at 9:30 AM on October 4, 2024 (JST). ■MECHANIX WEAR × A.T.FIELD Original Glove (Unit-01) - Price: 5,500 JPY (tax included) - Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL - Pre-order start: 9:30 AM, October 4, 2024 - Expected shipping date: Orders will be shipped sequentially after the product is finished and received, based on the expected timeline in early December. *Pre-orders will be available both online and offline. *Start times may vary depending on each store and online store. Online pre-order sites: Yodobashi.com, Laylax, World Import Tools, EVANGELION STORE (online), Sapporto In-store pre-orders and sample displays: Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba, Umeda, Sendai, Sapporo, Hakata (C)khara (C)JAMMY

The "Stage Evangelion Beyond," based on "Evangelion," will be performed from May 6, 2023. The cast had already been announced including Kubota Masataka in the lead role, Ishibashi Shizuka, and Tanaka Tetsushi, but it was announced that Murakami Nijiro would be stepping down from the cast. "Stage Evangelion Beyond" will be performed as the opening performance of the new theater "THEATER MILANO-Za," which will be located on the 6th floor of "Tokyu Kabukicho Tower," a new landmark in Shinjuku, Tokyo. "Evangelion," which has fascinated many people up until now, will be transformed into a new entertainment on the stage. The stage performance depicts a devastated Earth and its survivors. The 14-year-old boys and girls piloting "Evangelion" have discovered the "trump card" for the rebirth of mankind and are pushing forward toward hope. However, Watamori Soushi (Kubota Masataka), a young man with a connection to the project, witnesses the opening of a door to another tragedy. In order to find out the truth, Soushi contacts Mizuho Yu ( Ishibashi Shizuka ), a woman in the special agency, and... An original story unfolds in a production that could only be presented on the stage. It has been announced that Murakami Nijirou, who was slated to play the role of Hasumi Tan, will be leaving the cast due to physical and mental disorders. Itagaki Mizuo will play the role of Hasumitan in place of Murakami, and the performance will go on as planned. Tokyu Bunkamura commented, "Although this is an unforeseen situation, the entire cast and staff will do their best to deliver a good production to everyone." Murakami has also played in live-action adaptations of anime and manga works, including Yadomi Jinta (Jintan) in the TV drama "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" and Okita Soji in the movie "Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning". He will appear as Hanemiya Kazutora in the movie "Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween," which will be released in April and June 2023. THEATER MILANO-Za Opening Performance COCOON PRODUCTION 2023 "Stage Evangelion Beyond" Saturday, May 6 - Sunday, May 28, 2023 Place: THEATER MILANO-Za (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower 6F)