Yusuke Matsui of Evangelion CG Team Teases Exciting New Khara Anime Short on July 4
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Matsui to Unveil New Short Film at Japan Expo in Paris
Exciting news for anime fans! Studio Khara has announced that Yusuke Matsui, the talented CG animator and director behind some of the most iconic Evangelion scenes, will reveal a brand-new anime short at this year's Japan Expo in Paris.
Details of the Announcement
- Event Date: July 4
- Time: 11:00 a.m. (Paris time) / 6:00 p.m. JST
- Location: Japan Expo, Paris, France
Matsui gained recognition for his work as a CG animation director on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time, as well as for his contributions to Gravity Rush: The Animation - Overture and Yoiko no Rekishi Anime: Ōkina Kabu. He also served as the CG lead animator for Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.
About Evangelion: 3.0+1.0
- The film premiered in Japan in March 2021, quickly becoming a box office hit, ranking #1 during its opening weekend.
- It surpassed 10 billion yen (approximately US$74 million) in Japan.
- An updated version, Evangelion: 3.0+1.01, featuring minor animation revisions but no story changes, was released in June 2021 for the film's final run.
- The film was later shipped on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan in March 2023.
Stay Tuned!
This upcoming short promises to be an exciting addition to Matsui's impressive portfolio. Fans around the world will be eager to see what new creative vision he will share at the event.
Source: Studio Khara via Otakomu