The anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which began airing in 1995, caused a social phenomenon with its enigmatic story and cutting-edge visual expression. The series rebooted in 2007 as the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. Following the massive hits of 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, and 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, the series reached a conclusion with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time in 2021. Evangelion, which has always been at the forefront of the times, gaining new fans and being loved by a wide range of generations, celebrates the 30th anniversary of its broadcast in 2025. In this commemorative year, the "ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition, boasting one of the largest scales in Evangelion history, has opened at Tokyo City View on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. Through a variety of exhibits, we will unravel the charm of "Eva," which has had a tremendous impact on pop culture not only in Japan but around the world.

Taking the elevator up to the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, a breathtaking panoramic view expands before you, overlooking the city center and even the horizon beyond. Against the backdrop of this spectacular view, a large figure of Evangelion Unit-01 welcomes visitors.

The Unit-01 floating in the air is nothing short of divine. Nana Ogawa from The Asahi Shimbun Company, who planned the "ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition, explains, "The concept of this exhibition is a 'festival.' Based on the concept of celebrating the 30th anniversary of Evangelion, which has been loved all over the world since its broadcast began in October 1995, together with visitors, we cover everything from the eve of the TV series' birth to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its theatrical versions, and the four films of the Rebuild of Evangelion series, in the order of their release."

During our visit, bright sunlight poured in, and the contrast of the unit's purple and green shone against the blue sky, but the presentation after sunset is said to be exceptional as well. After sunset, a special lighting effect exclusive to the Tokyo venue of this exhibition is applied, brilliantly lighting it up as if to celebrate the 30th anniversary. The so-called "magic hour" time slot is also recommended. Sakiko Tsuji from Mori Building Co., Ltd., the organizer of this exhibition, says, "You can enjoy a one-of-a-kind artistic experience where the worldview of Evangelion fuses with the spectacular view of Tokyo transitioning from sunset to nightscape."

At the entrance, there is also a spot where you can take a commemorative photo in front of a giant poster for Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. If you stand in front of the poster holding a placard with the "ALL OF EVANGELION" logo, you can take a memorable picture. During our visit, a line formed as soon as the doors opened. Since congestion is expected during the exhibition period, we asked Ms. Tsuji about times that might be less crowded, and she told us, "Monday through Thursday in the early afternoon, or after 8:00 PM, allows for relatively leisurely viewing."

This exhibition consists of a total of 5 chapters, from the Prologue to Chapter 4. The Prologue, "Fetal Movement," mainly exhibits materials from the eve of the birth of Neon Genesis Evangelion. From the numerous detailed setting materials, you can glimpse how the creators brought forth attractive characters and worldviews.

In the Prologue, many people stopped to appreciate the exhibits carefully. "My impression is that on weekdays, many people come alone to view the exhibition at their own pace. While the main visitor demographic is in their 30s and 40s, we also have many younger visitors in their teens and 20s, and a broad customer base regardless of gender. Recently, visits by inbound tourists are also increasing, and we see people sharing exhibition information on SNS and through word of mouth," says Ms. Tsuji.

The setting materials contain not only visuals but also numerous detailed notes and instructions to make the work come together, vividly conveying the behind-the-scenes of the production.

Chapter 1, "Start-up," exhibits cels used in the 1995 TV series. At that time, images were created by craftsmen painting characters and mecha stroke by stroke with paint on transparent film sheets called cels, layering them over background art, and photographing them. "This exhibition displays approximately 270 hand-painted cels from Neon Genesis Evangelion, which have rarely been shown in exhibitions until now. We have also collected handwritten materials for the subsequent Rebuild of Evangelion series. Although production methods have changed, you can enjoy up close the delicate craftsmanship of animation created by human hands, which remains unchanged from 30 years ago to today," says Ms. Ogawa.

The exhibited cels were reportedly selected from over 10,000 existing cuts with the full cooperation of the Anime Tokusatsu Archive Centre (ATAC), a specified non-profit corporation established to preserve the cultural heritage of anime and tokusatsu for future generations, led by Hideaki Anno, who served as the director of the series.

You will be surprised by how finely and carefully everything is drawn, from daily scenes to intense battle scenes. Also, Chapter 2, "Rumbling," is an audio area. You can enjoy parts of valuable audition recordings by the voice actors who played the main characters, storyboards that can be called the blueprints of the visuals, and a compilation of the "Next Episode Previews." "Please also listen closely to the sounds of cicadas, trains, and waves that can be heard in the venue," says Ms. Ogawa.

The exhibition moves into the second half, and Chapter 3, "Dynamism," focuses on the Rebuild of Evangelion series that began in 2007. As the series continued from the release of 1.0 to 2.0 and 3.0, the story showed new developments different from the TV series, and the visual expression also achieved dramatic evolution.

Original drawings and layouts that retain the delicate nuances of hand-drawing are exhibited. "In the Rebuild of Evangelion, cels were hardly used as a production method anymore, and digital work was adopted instead. In addition to materials drawn with pencil, the hologram display of the aerial battleship, which could not have been created without 3DCG, is also one of the highlights," says Ms. Ogawa.

In Chapter 4, "Fruition, and a New Heartbeat," you can immerse yourself in the world of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, which was released in 2021 and became the final chapter of the series.

Analog pencil lines by the creators' hands are combined with digital technology, sublimating into entrancing visual beauty.

From the exhibited setting materials and original drawings, it is conveyed that the production staff continued to face the fate of the characters without compromise until the very end.

At the end of the exhibition, a board was set up where visitors could write messages on paper and post them. Let's express our passionate thoughts for Eva.

Beyond the dense exhibition space lies a special goods shop. Attractive items, including T-shirts and clear files produced for this exhibition, are lined up. By the way, an exhibition ticket is required to enter the goods shop. Please note that you cannot enter with just a Tokyo City View observatory ticket.

Highly recommended among the goods is the official catalog that covers the exhibition content. You can carefully reflect on the numerous valuable materials seen at the venue in your own home.

If you want to take a break, head to "THE SUN & THE MOON (Cafe)" adjacent to the venue. Here, the 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" Collaboration Cafe is open to commemorate the exhibition.

At the cafe, you can enjoy original collaboration menus inspired by characters and famous scenes appearing in the work.

The "Unit-01 Spiced Chicken Curry," which has outstanding impact, recreates the famous scene where Unit-01 tries to forcibly pry open the A.T. Field deployed by an Angel in the story. Colorful paprika powder is scattered around the plate, reproducing the pattern of the A.T. Field. The basic taste is mild and easy to eat, and it contains large chunks of chicken, providing a satisfying feeling.

"Rei Ayanami's Chiffon Cake Dessert" is a beautiful plate unified with white and light blue, Rei Ayanami's image colors. Centered on a fluffy Earl Grey chiffon cake, it is accompanied by refreshing orange and jelly, spreading an elegant sweetness. The accompanying sherbet contains small ramune candies, providing an accent with a strange texture that fizzes in your mouth. "The collaboration cafe has a lineup of popular menus. Other items, such as Asuka Shikinami Langley's Tomato Pasta and Kaworu Nagisa's 'The Time Has Come' Purple Flower Soda, which colorfully express the worldview of the work and the personalities of the characters, have been well received by many fans," says Ms. Tsuji.

With a ticket to this exhibition, all observation areas are available for use. Currently, a Christmas tree based on an authentic design has appeared in the Sky Gallery in the central area of Tokyo City View. The winter observatory event "Sky Christmas 2025" is being held until December 25th. At night, it becomes a magical space with the night view and the tree, so why not turn back and visit before going to the shop? Christmas dinner is also being served at "THE SUN & THE MOON (Restaurant)" on the same floor.

There is also a happy gift for visitors. You can receive one random original illustration card on weekdays only, in limited quantities.

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Weekdays only during the exhibition period from Friday, November 14, 2025, to Friday, January 9, 2026 (excluding Dec 29 - Jan 2, 2026)
*Distribution is not available from Monday, December 29, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026.
*Limited quantity per day, first come, first served.
*You cannot choose the design.
*The image is for illustrative purposes and differs from the actual design.
*One item per person.

The exhibition runs until Monday, January 12, 2026 (National Holiday). This space, where the spectacular view of Tokyo shining in the clear winter air fuses with the world of Evangelion, which established a monumental achievement in the history of Japanese animation, is only available now. Why not visit Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hills this winter and immerse yourself fully in the charm of Eva, loved across generations?

<<30th Anniversary Exhibition ""ALL OF EVANGELION"">>
Dates: Friday, November 14, 2025 - Monday, January 12, 2026 (National Holiday) *Open every day during the exhibition
Venue: Tokyo City View (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 (Last admission 21:00)
*For other details, please check the official website below.
https://allofevangelion-ex.roppongihills.com/
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