Yoko Taro to Write New Neon Genesis Evangelion Series for 30th Anniversary
A new Neon Genesis Evangelion series was announced today, February 23 (ET), as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations, with yoko taro confirmed as the series' writer. The surprise reveal highlighted a compact list of high-profile creative roles, signaling a deliberate push to launch a new era for the property.
Yoko Taro Confirmed as Writer
The announcement states that yoko taro will be on scripting duties for the new anime. The game creator is described in the announcement as a video game visionary known for experimental, mind-bending narratives and unconventional storytelling techniques, which included designing a title with 26 endings and an ending that asks players to sacrifice their save data to help others.
Creative Team and Credits
Details released alongside the announcement list two directors and a composer. Toru Yatabe and Kazuya Tsurumaki are named as directors for the series, while Keiichi Okabe is credited for music. The public statement on the project noted only that it had been announced today and provided this initial taste of the talent involved; further production details remain thin on the ground.
Franchise Context and Fit
The announcement framed the new project as the next major Evangelion entry following the original 1995–1996 television series, the End of Evangelion feature, and the 21st Century Rebuild of Evangelion movies. Those prior works were described in the announcement as having introduced alternate timelines and time loops to the property, a creative environment that the new series and its assembled team are positioned to explore further.
What This Means Next
Immediate, confirmed facts are limited to the creative lineup and the announcement date. If the production maintains the Rebuild-era approach of altering timelines and narrative structure, the pairing of Yoko Taro's unconventional storytelling with directors and a composer experienced in high-profile anime suggests the project is intended as a significant creative statement rather than a minor tie-in. Official channels have not yet shared production schedules, release windows, or casting details; those remain unclear at this time.
Key takeaways:
- Announcement made on February 23 (ET) during the franchise's 30th anniversary activities.
- Yoko Taro assigned to scripting duties, joined by directors Toru Yatabe and Kazuya Tsurumaki and composer Keiichi Okabe.
The franchise's next updates will come from its official communications; fans and observers should watch for production schedules and casting information to assess timing and scope for the new series.
