Behold, the non-cam recorded version of the first trailer of the upcoming Evangelion movie. Now that everything can be seen clearly the animation is now obviously breathtakingly gorgeous. The wait is getting more painful. >_<

Also, you can check the official website to see this very trailer for further confirmation.

Rebuild of Evangelion 1st Trailer [Youtube version | LQ]

My heart stopped for a moment when I first came across this. I’m dead serious. This is beyond awesome! Much of the trailer shows a lot of what was in the original series but there are obviously some differences that we haven’t seen yet. One that which could be seen is Shamsel’s (the 4th Angel) new design. It’s hard to tell but I think Misato’s hairstyle is different from the normal but I’m not sure. I also like the sample of the new remix of Fly Me to the Moon done by Utada Hikaru (I expect some won’t like it though…). I want to hear the full version as soon as possible! Nonetheless, even the trailer is low quality the improvement in the artwork is obviously apparent. Now I have the urge to go and watch the entire series and EoE over again (for the nth time).

Don’t forget, Shin Gekijou-ban Evangeriwon hits Japanese theaters on September 1st 2007!

*runs off screaming out EVA fanboy comments*

Source: Anime News Service

Just when you thought you’d pinned down an official name for the new Evangelion movie project, new titles and pronunciations keep piling on and as promised, on Saturday, the 17th in Japan director Hideaki Anno officially made his statement announcing the series. A special website has gone live at Yahoo announcing the 1st feature: “Shin Gekijou-ban Evangeriwon” will hit theaters nationwide in Japan on September 1st. A poster carrying the director’s statement was hung in 50 cinemas across the country, its contents have been reproduced online here. Therein it is confirmed for the first time officially that a new company formed by the director will helm production. Additionally, the first trailer from the new movies has gone online in 1MB Windows Media streaming form which can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Mantan is carrying an image of how the poster appears in theaters locked behind a glass wall case.

Shin Gekijou-ban Evan…geriwon? Now that’s an interesting name alteration if I ever did see one. I’d really like to know what that poster says though. If I find a translation I’ll update this post with it.

Source: Anime News Service

New Evangelion film series “general superintendent” Hideaki Anno will release an “emergency statement” regarding the project on the 17th of this month. This will mark the first time the Director has spoken to the public regarding the 4 new animated features. Additionally, its been revealed that the first Evangelion Shin Gekijou Ban film will be released to Japanese theaters on September 1st, 2007. Anno’s statement will be made in several media including a film projected poster, to be shown in around 50 theaters across Japan. A special message in all white colored text will read: “Animation set in an impoverished future Japan”. A 15 second video clip will be screened simultaneously. Those who have seen these media have noted that several Japanese katakana characters in the “Evangelion” title have been changed over the previous spelling. A different “E” character is used and the “O” has been replaced with “WO”. The first fillm is expected to encompass the storyline of the first 6 TV epeisodes. A special internet website will be launched through Yahoo Japan to coincide with the announcement on the 17th. Content there will include messages from the production staff. There have been around 6000 merchandise items produced around Evangelion to date, with total sales approaching 150 billion Yen or more.

Argh! Seven months! SEVEN MONTHS!

Okay I just had to get that out. Only God knows what I’ll do to take my mind off the fact that there’s seven months remaining until the first movie comes out but I guess all the other anime and manga as well as school will provide for some distraction.

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More Rei, Misato, and Asuka please!