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Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 is the title for the fourth and final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion movie series, formerly known by the working title Evangelion: Final. It was believed to be released in Japan alongside the third film, Evangelion 3.0, at an unspecified date. Previously, the name had been changed to what could be interpreted as either the symbol for "End" or "Repeat" in sheet music.[1].
Unlike the three previous movies, the title is rendered in Katakana as "Evangelion" in the same manner as the TV series. The previous three movies had Katakana that spelled "Wevangeliwon". Speculation by fans based on the Jo-Ha-Kyu structure of Japanese drama suggests that Final will incorporate the fourth and fifth acts of the Japanese drama cycle, depicting a long journey and coming to a quick conclusion[2]. Alternatively, the series may be following the Kishotenketsu[3] narrative pattern which concludes in the fourth arc. Whether or not the movie actually follows either pattern of Japanese drama remains to be seen.
In September 2014, the title of the final film was revealed to be "Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0", based on a title card shown at the end of the TV screening of Evangelion 3.0, followed by the subsequent update of the main Evangelion site with the new title.[4] As of this edit, it is unclear whether either of the previously known titles will be used in connection with this film or with any subsequent work related to the series.
Release Date
On December 31st, 2011 the Japanese website was updated to show a 2013 release date[5], but that has been removed when the site was updated after Evangelion 3.0's release [6]. The website no longer features any tentative date and none have been announced[7].
At the 2014 Tokyo Film Festival Anno joked that the final film may be released 4-6 years after Evangelion 3.0[8].
Actual news on the film's production has been hard to come by. As of late, various miscellaneous projects have been done, including two animated shorts that may or may not pertain to the film's own details as well as the end of Sadamoto's manga adaption. However, the film itself has seen no details except for the news that Utada Hikaru, who has been the musical artist for Rebuild's credit themes, would be returning in 2015 from her hiatus to write the final film's credits theme. The source also indicated that the film would release in autumn/winter 2015, but this claim was then refuted by the source, who then stated that no official announcement had been made.[9] As of the new title announcement, this is the only solid news (or any news at all) that has been released.
On July 19th, 2016 Anno directly apologized to the fans of Evangelion. He stated "To all the Evangelion fans, I’m really, really keeping you all waiting, I am truly sorry." Anno then went on to say he felt "trapped" while making Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, saying he couldn't recharge. “Up until then, after doing the third entry Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, I thought I wasn’t going to make any more,” After being offered the job to work on Godzilla Resurgence, he stated “At that time, I went into talks with Toho, and it saved me. I think this is how I’m able to keep making Evangelion. However, since it is a fact that I’m making everyone wait, I deeply apologize for that.” [10]
Plot
Specific plot details are unknown at this time, but the final film has been promised to make up a "new, alternate ending" to the series[Source needed].
References
- ↑ http://www.evangelion.co.jp/final.html
- ↑ http://forum.evageeks.org/post/663128/Did-Q-Fail-Thematically/#663128
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5%8Dtenketsu
- ↑ http://www.evageeks.org/2014/09/no-new-sneak-peaks-in-evangelion-finals-preview/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120101082254/http://www.evangelion.co.jp/final.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20121118180135/http://evangelion.co.jp/final.html
- ↑ http://evangelion.co.jp/final.html
- ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2014-10-27/anno-jokes-that-4th-new-evangelion-film-might-be-4-6-years-after-3rd-one/.80406
- ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-12-26/magazine-final-evangelion-film-slated-for-fall-winter-2015-with-utada-song/.82629
- ↑ http://kotaku.com/an-apology-to-evangelion-fans-from-hideaki-anno-1783903322
| Episodes & Films | |
| Television Series | Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | Episode 04 | Episode 05 | Episode 06 Episode 07 | Episode 08 | Episode 09 | Episode 10 | Episode 11 | Episode 12 | Episode 13 |
| Movies | Death | Rebirth |
| Rebuild of Evangelion | Evangelion 1.0 | Evangelion 2.0 | Evangelion 3.0 | Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 |
