Studio Khara, the animation production power founded by director Hideaki Anno, has officially marked the 20th anniversary of its animation studio operations. Established on September 15, 2006, following the initial incorporation of parent entity Khara in May of that year, the studio was forged to serve as an independent creative haven for the production of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. Over two decades, the studio's technical rigor and distinct cinematic vision have significantly influenced contemporary Japanese animation.
Two Decades of Visionary Filmmaking
Built upon artistic autonomy and digital innovation, Khara's milestone achievement remains the four-part theatrical Rebuild of Evangelion series. This initiative reached its definitive climax in 2021 with director Kazuya Tsurumaki's Shin Evangelion Gekijouban (Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time). Expanding beyond pure anime production, Anno leveraged Khara's visual framework to revitalize classic Tokusatsu icons, penning the script for Shin Ultraman (2022) and writing and directing Shin Kamen Rider (2023).
Looking Ahead to New Horizons
Studio Khara continues to expand its creative portfolio through high-profile industry partnerships across multiple mediums:
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: A 2025 co-production with Sunrise, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki.
- BAAHUBALI: THE ETERNAL WAR PART 1: An upcoming feature anime adaptation rooted in the Indian cinematic universe, led by core staff including Mahiro Maeda and Studio Khara.
- New Evangelion Project: A completely new series currently in active development, co-produced by Studio Khara and CloverWorks under co-directors Kazuya Tsurumaki and Touko Yatabe.
In a statement released on their official X account, the studio expressed profound gratitude to audiences worldwide for supporting their operations over two decades. As work advances on their joint venture with CloverWorks and international slate, Studio Khara enters its third decade as a key pillar of modern creator-driven anime production.
