New Evangelion Short Film Hits 2.7 Million Views in First Day
An Asuka-focused Evangelion anniversary short film has gone viral after streaming online following its debut at a February festival.
New Evangelion Short Film Hits 2.7 Million Views in First Day
A new Evangelion anime short has taken the internet by storm, racking up over 2.7 million views in just 24 hours after going live online. The short film centers on Asuka and was created for the "Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Screening."
The animation first premiered at a festival in February before making its way to streaming platforms, where it quickly caught the attention of Eva fans worldwide. The impressive view count demonstrates the enduring popularity of the Evangelion franchise, even decades after its original debut.
For those new to the series, Evangelion is a mecha anime that first aired in 1995, following teenagers who pilot giant robots called Evangelions to fight mysterious beings called Angels. Asuka Langley Soryu is one of the main pilots and a fan-favorite character known for her fiery personality and red Evangelion Unit-02.
This anniversary short arrives as the Evangelion franchise continues to celebrate its milestone 30th year. The series has remained culturally significant in anime, spawning movies, merchandise, and passionate fan discussions that continue to this day.
The rapid success of this short film shows that there's still plenty of excitement for new Evangelion content, giving fans hope for more anniversary celebrations throughout the year.