To celebrate three decades of Hideaki Anno's seminal mecha masterpiece, King Records and Studio Khara have announced the official home video release of the 30th-anniversary festival. The EVANGELION: 30+ ; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION Blu-ray BOX is scheduled to launch on February 24, 2027, priced at 27,500 yen (tax included). This comprehensive 4-disc collection captures the full scope of the landmark celebration held at Yokohama Arena in February 2026, which drew approximately 30,000 attendees across its three-day run.
Anniversary Highlights & Content
The release spans the entire festival spectrum, featuring stage appearances by key voice talent—including Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto, Akira Ishida, and Kotono Mitsuishi—alongside general director Hideaki Anno and directors Kazuya Tsurumaki and Mahiro Maeda. Highlight recordings include a unique Evangelion Kabuki performance with Onoe Sakon, exclusive voice dramas, Yoko Takahashi's anniversary concert, and the special short animation produced specifically for the 30th anniversary exhibition.
Physical bonuses bundled inside the luxury box set include a replica recording script used during the production of the 30th-anniversary animation, an interview booklet with cast and key staff, and external box packaging featuring exclusive new artwork by animator Shuichi Iseki portraying 23 iconic characters alongside one cat. Additional footage covers behind-the-scenes creator Q&A panels, CGI workflow discussions, live drawing sessions, and central tower video projections.
