For many Americans, this series was responsible for sparking their interest in anime. and Ireland, leaving Evangelion enthusiasts in the United States desperate as ever for a worthy release of this timeless anime series.Īs a series which has withstood the test of time, Neon Genesis Evangelion unquestionably deserves a Criterion Collection Blu-ray release. Unfortunately, this release will be limited to the U.K. rejoiced earlier this year when British-based anime distribution company, Anime Limited (widely known as All the Anime), announced a 2021 Blu-ray release that will include the original series, as well as two of the series' spinoff films ( Evangelion: Death (true)² and End of Evangelion). These changes included different English translations of the original dialogue, the omission of the iconic credits song "Fly Me to the Moon," and most notably, a recasting of the English voice actors.įans in the U.K. This aspect might be of particular importance to Evangelion fans who voiced concerns over changes made by Netflix when the series was released on the streaming platform in June 2019. ![]() The company is well known for its attention to detail and respectful treatment of original content when issuing physical releases. The Criterion Collection boasts an impressive selection of historically and culturally significant films. For example, Watership Down, Fantastic Planet, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me and the TV version of Fanny and Alexander. However, the company's catalog is lacking in anime, as well as animated series, thus making Neon Genesis Evangelion a logical and much-needed addition. More hopeful fans have faith that Netflix might give Neon Genesis Evangelion the same treatment as some of its more acclaimed titles, such as The Irishman or Marriage Story both of which have received a Criterion Collection Blu-ray release.Īlthough generally focused on feature-length films, the Criterion Collection has released a few television-related titles and animated films. will see a Blu-ray release of the series. This has left devout Evangelion fans questioning when, if ever, the U.S. ![]() In the U.S, current licensing for the series belongs to Netflix, which rarely lends licensing rights out for physical media releases.
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