Abstract

How was "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" Created?

"Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" was released in 2021. Despite two postponements and screening restrictions due to the COVID-19, it was a huge hit, attracting 6.73 million theatergoers and grossing 10.28 billion yen at the box office.
In the production of this film, several unorthodox techniques were used to pursue Hideaki Anno's goal of expression, which was independent of the conventional wisdom of animation production.

How was this vast and out-of-the-box project brought to completion?

This book is an official "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" report as a project by the creator of "Evangelion,"khara, inc.

A total of 10 interviews with creators, producers, and executives from inside and outside of khara, inc. were conducted, and the book contains over 60,000 words of testimonials from various perspectives on the "project." The book also includes two interview testimonies related to licensing and advertising.
An interview with Hideaki Anno, general director, and executive producer, is also included, bringing to light the unprecedented nature of the project.

This book summarizes "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" from the project's perspective. It is an excellent reference for those interested in animation production and those involved in the promotion of the project, regardless of industry.

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