by The landmark “EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION” festival will take place from February 21 to 23, 2026, celebrating three decades of the legendary Evangelion franchise. To mark the occasion, Tokyo Tower will glow in the iconic purple and green of Evangelion Unit-01 on the opening night, in a special collaboration with the official radio program “FM EVA 30.0.”
Here’s everything fans need to know about the illumination event, limited merchandise, radio appearances, and festival highlights.
Tokyo Tower x FM EVA 30.0 Special Illumination (Feb 21, 2026)
On Saturday, February 21, Tokyo Tower will be illuminated in the colors of Unit-01 from sunset until midnight, creating a dramatic skyline tribute to the series.
All visitors to the Main Deck (150m) that day will receive a non-sale original “FM EVA 30.0 x Tokyo Tower” sticker (while supplies last). Distribution runs from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM (last entry).
At Club333 (Main Deck, 1st floor), a giant screen will display exclusive program visuals, including a photo spot featuring Shinji, Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Kaworu in a radio studio setting—plus NERV staff such as Gendo Ikari and Misato Katsuragi in the director’s booth.
A perfect night for commemorative photos and fan gatherings.
About the 30th Anniversary Festival
The three-day festival at Yokohama Arena will be divided into:
- Exhibition Area: A retrospective of the series’ history and future projects
- Large Stage Area: Live talks, performances, and special programs
- Official Store & Fan Market: Anniversary merchandise curated by creators from Studio Khara
This is the first full-scale 30th anniversary festival in franchise history, offering fans immersive experiences across eras of the series.
What Is “FM EVA 30.0”?
“FM EVA 30.0” is the first regular radio program dedicated to the Evangelion series. It airs weekly on 38 JFN stations nationwide, including TOKYO FM.
The program’s main visual—Unit-01 towering over Tokyo Tower at night—sparked the collaboration concept.
Upcoming Highlight:
On February 14, director Kazuya Tsurumaki (director of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time) will appear as a guest, sharing behind-the-scenes production stories from the Evangelion films.
Limited Collaboration Merchandise
Starting February 21, exclusive goods will be available at TOKYO TOWER OFFICIAL SHOP GALAXY (3F, Foot Town), including:
- T-shirts featuring Unit-01 illuminated over Tokyo Tower
- Radio collaboration visual merchandise
- Limited anniversary collectibles
These items are expected to be highly sought after, especially during the festival weekend.
A Brief Look at Evangelion’s Legacy
The franchise began with the groundbreaking TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, which became a cultural phenomenon upon its 1995 debut.
In 2007, creator Hideaki Anno relaunched the story as the Rebuild of Evangelion film series:
- Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
- Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
The final installment grossed over ¥10.28 billion and drew more than 6.7 million viewers, proving the enduring global appeal of the franchise.
Even after its cinematic conclusion, Evangelion continues to thrive through collaborations, merchandise, exhibitions, and anniversary projects worldwide.
Collaboration Details Summary
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Illumination: Sunset–Midnight
Location: Tokyo Tower Main Deck (150m)
Bonus: Limited FM EVA 30.0 sticker (while supplies last)
Merchandise Sales: TOKYO TOWER OFFICIAL SHOP GALAXY (3F Foot Town)
FM EVA 30.0 Broadcast:
- Saturdays at 10:30 PM
- 38 JFN FM stations nationwide
- Podcast replay on Amazon Music (following Wednesday)
Why This Event Matters
This collaboration is more than a visual spectacle—it symbolizes Evangelion’s continued cultural resonance 30 years after its debut. Lighting Tokyo Tower in Unit-01’s colors merges real-world Tokyo with the franchise’s iconic imagery, blurring the line between fiction and reality in true Evangelion fashion.
For longtime fans and newcomers alike, February 21 promises to be a memorable celebration of one of anime’s most influential series.
Will you be there to see Unit-01 light up Tokyo’s skyline?
