The well-known creator Hideaki Anno anime franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion , commented in an interview about the possibility of a sequel.
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Anno in an interview commented on his career and his new exhibition in Nagoya , Japan . When asked if he wanted to make Evangelion sequels or if he would prefer someone else to make them, he responded as follows:
“Hmm, there might be something like that. The prospect of an Evangelion sequel made by someone other than me may exist. I haven't decided yet, or rather, it's better for the work that there is a high degree of freedom. Whether it will be commercially viable or interesting depends on the content. I’m not saying I won’t do another one or anything like that.”
While an Evangelion sequel would certainly spark a lot of interest among fans, Anno's other responses in the same interview suggest he wouldn't be the one directing it . Anno is currently involved in a special project for the anniversary of “Space Battleship Yamato,” and says this represents a break from filmmaking.
He reinforced that he was “mentally and physically exhausted” after having made “Thrice Upon a Time” in 2021, “Shin Ultraman” in 2022 and “Shin Kamen Rider” in 2023. Anno is known in the industry for his high standards and for get involved in all aspects of a title.
“Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time” is the last part of the franchise, marking the end of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” tetralogy. A 2021 interview suggested that any sequel would not be a sequel to 3.0+1.0, with Anno saying:
“Right now, I don’t feel like I’m going to pick up the story where I left it.”
Although the news of a possible return of “Neon Genesis Evangelion” should have been unanimously received as positive, in reality there were mixed reactions due to fans' belief that there is nothing more to tell.
Source: Yaraon!
