Fans’ opinions are divided, though.
Summary:
- In a recent interview, Hideaki Anno stated that there might be more Evangelion content coming soon.
- He’s always been saying that he is fine with Evangelion becoming a massive franchise.
- Fans are unsure what to think.
According to a recent interview with Hideaki Anno, there might be plans for more content in the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise.
While that doesn’t necessarily mean more anime, a lot of fans believe that we indeed will get some kind of Evangelion anime spin-off one day. Their opinions on the matter are split — this can be both a good and a bad thing.
Anno Is Fine with Other Creators Making Evangelion-Related Content
Shinji Ikari’s story is over. In fact, it’s over twice — with the original series & End of Evangelion movie, and with the Rebuild movie series. Realistically, there’s nothing more to be told about him, and the anime definitely doesn’t need a sequel of any kind.
However, Anno really didn’t say anything about a sequel or a remake. He mentioned that he probably won’t be involved in the new Evangelion project(s). Normally, this would be concerning — but this isn’t really even any new information.
Anno has always expressed that he doesn’t mind other creators making spin-offs or alternative takes for Evangelion. This seems to be a reaffirmation of a similar sentiment — but fans can’t really agree what to think about it.
Pros and Cons
On the one hand, fans would love to see more Evangelion. The worldbuilding is rich, and, even though there are unexplained things regarding the universe, there’s a lot of potential for spin-offs and other stories. And, since the main story is actually over, they won’t be making it worse — they are just a bonus for the fans.
Others, however, are not so optimistic. They feel like nowadays, there are too many unneeded spin-offs, alternate universes, remakes and other derivative works that lack originality. These feel like an attempt to cash in on a popular franchise, and people argue there’s no need for anything else Evangelion-related.
While poor quality spin-offs and other related content may be a problem, Evangelion already had many spin-off manga and other content over the years. This won’t be anything new, and if you don’t like Evangelion getting more anime, you can just not watch it.
Will a New Evangelion Anime Be Released Soon?
So, what and when can we expect — assuming Anno’s statement about “potentially more new content in the future” is correct? The truth is — we don’t know.
It’s hardly an official announcement, and he might mean anything, from an actual new anime to a game or an artbook or anything else. As there is no detailed confirmation, it’s safe to assume there won’t be a new Evangelion anime anytime soon.
Source: Animenewsnetwork.com