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Neon Genesis Evangelion - Figures

Neon Genesis Evangelion is an anime television series that began airing in October 1995 and has gained incredible popularity. Its unusual storytelling method and engaging characters have captured the attention of countless fans over the years and show no signs of slowing down. The recent re-release on Netflix in 2019 got people talking again and allowed fans, old and new, to legally stream the series in the United States on such a large scale for the first time. Given that the series has done so well, it's no surprise that an incredible amount of merchandise has also been created. Figures, of course, are a popular choice for fans who want to appreciate their favorite characters and are so varied that everyone can find one that suits their tastes. Over the years, hundreds of individual figures have been sculpted, and dozens are still being manufactured to this day. Popular figures on the market today include the "Neon Genesis Evangelion Asuka Langley Soryu: Gothic Lolita Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure: RE”, the “Rebuild of Evangelion Rei Ayanami: Summer Queens Eva Store Limited Edition 1/8 Scale Figure” and the “Rebuild of Evangelion Captain Katsuragi Premium Figure”.

Neon Genesis Evangelion Asuka Langley Soryu: Gothic Lolita Ver. 1/7 scale: RE

This unique figure from Kotobukiya features Asuka. Asuka is dressed in an original Gothic Lolita outfit rather than her classic red jumpsuit or school uniform. The uniform includes a white layered skirt, long black leggings, and a black top with matching gloves, all decorated with white ruffles. Several dark red ribbons are wrapped around Asuka's hair and neck to give the outfit a cute accent. A pair of small heart-shaped earrings can also be seen on each ear. Special details like the individual pleats and ruffles of the outfit have been carefully sculpted to contribute to the intricate design of this figure. It also includes a base designed to resemble a set of destroyed stairs. Asuka sits on this base with her back facing the wall. One arm is at her side while the other rests on her knees as she shares a side view.

Release date: May 2020
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculptors: iTANDi and Koei Matsumoto
Features: Painted, non-articulated, 1/7 scale figure, made of phthalate-free PVC and ABS plastic (with base)
Approximate Height: 7.1 inches (180 mm)

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Rebuild of Evangelion Rei Ayanami: Summer Queens Eva Store Limited Edition 1/8 Scale Figure

This summer-themed figure from Our Treasure features Roi in a simple one-piece swimsuit. The outfit itself is primarily white, but features blue stripes that wrap around her hips and up her back. The swimsuit's simple design allows viewers to focus on the other unique aspects of her design, such as her distinctive blue hair and red eyes, or her slim, slender figure. The figure's pose shows Rei standing with her weight transferred to one foot while both arms are raised behind her head. Her face shows a calm, collected expression that has a hint of shyness.

Release date: March 2020
Manufacturer: Our Treasure
Sculptors: Miki Ousaka (Cherry Blossom)
Features: Painted, non-articulated, 1/8 scale figure made of PVC and ABS plastic (with stand)
Approximate Height: 7.9 inches (200 mm)

Premium figure reconstruction of Captain Katsuragi from Evangelion

This figure from Sega's Premium Figure line depicts Captain Katsuragi from the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. After the events of the second film in the series, many characters' personalities and styles have changed drastically, and one of the most dramatic changes has probably occurred with Misato Katsuragi. This figure depicts Captain Katsuragi wearing a bright red jacket with similar black pants and black boots. Her pose is rather simple: Katsuragi stands at an angle while holding a pistol in one hand and pushing her hair back with the other. Her ponytail also appears to be billowing as if caught in a sudden breeze.

Release date: November 2020
Manufacturer: Sega
Features: Painted and non-articulated figure made of PVC plastic
Approximate Height: 2.8 x 8.3 inches (7 x 21 cm)

About the characters

While the protagonist of the Evangelion series is Shinji Ikari, all of the main cast members play important roles in the series as a whole. Throughout the series, other characters like Asuka Langley Soryu (Langley Shikinami in the Rebuild series), Rei Ayanami , and Misato Katsuragi are questioned just as much as Shinji, and by the end of the series, their motives, feelings, and understanding of the world are questioned just as much as Shinji's. In terms of design, the main cast members are clearly distinct from one another, allowing viewers to easily differentiate between them.

About Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese anime series produced by studio Gainax, directed by Hideaki Anno, and originally aired from October 1995 to March 1996. Evangelion tells the story of Shinji Ikari and other main characters as they fight the Angels using Evangelion Units, powerful mechas piloted by a single person. As the series progresses, each character's motives are questioned, and the audience sees the internal struggles they face as a result. Since the series deals with the complex psychologies of each character, the story is often told using metaphorical and existential methods, a factor some fans cite as the series' main appeal. To this day, Neon Genesis Evangelion continues to be a hit among anime fans worldwide.