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A special screening of “シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版" (EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0) 0706 version took place on Saturday 6th July at nine locations around the world (Paris, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Shinjuku, Hibiya, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka)! A huge 12.2m × 18.4m screen was set-up at the event in Fukuoka! The screening was tied to the "Japan Expo" in Paris and began with a live performance by 高橋洋子 (Takahashi Yoko)! The five-song set included the much-loved EVANGELION theme tune “残酷な天使のテーゼ" (A Cruel Angel's Thesis). During the performance, Takahashi told the crowds "I am so happy to sing this theme tune." 緒方恵美 (Ogata Megumi), who plays one of the lead characters in the production also spoke to the fans. The popular voice artist had strong conviction in her voice as she said “I think we have created something that nobody has ever seen before!”

General director 庵野秀明 (Anno Hideaki) recorded a surprise video message, much to the delight of the crowds. Anno said, “Paris is my favorite city. I have always wanted the city to stage an ‘EVANGELION’ production.” He added, "It's really tough, but we'll do our best for the 2020 release!" Followed by a director's reconfiguration "PLAYBACK video" that featured clips from the ": 序" (: Jo / 1.0 ), ": 破" (Ha / 2.0), and ": Q" (3.0), the "EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0 AVANT 1 (first 10 minutes 40 seconds 00 frames) 0706 Version" was screened simultaneously at various locations around the world!

Even though it has been 24 years since the anime series was first broadcast on television, EVANGELION continues to win over lots of new fans. Details about the special screening were announced in Japan at noon on the day of the event, but that did not stop EVA enthusiasts from flocking to the participating venues. This kind of passionate response shows how much attention people are paying to this title! The special video featured EVANGELION Unit 8, which is piloted by Mari Illustrious Makinami, and a red-tinted Paris in the background. The crews in charge of the mission were projected on screen. And it was as if the EVA-44A unit were flying through the sky in a single line formation! Everyone is eager to find-out how the project is developing. It is a really exciting time! We can't wait for next year's release! We have some snaps that will give you a taste of the special video that was shown during the event! Make sure to check-it-out!