#Director Kunihiko Ikuhara Throws Fire on Rumors That Evangelion’s Kaworu Is Based on Him

#Director Kunihiko Ikuhara Throws Fire on Rumors That Evangelion’s Kaworu Is Based on Him

“#Director Kunihiko Ikuhara Throws Fire on Rumors That Evangelion’s Kaworu Is Based on Him” (Image via Netflix Japan)   For years, it has been rumored that anime director Kunihiko Ikuhara, known for Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sailor Moon, and Sarazanmai, was the inspiration for Kaworu Nagisa in Evangelion. While the director rejects the idea, during the NHK documentary last night following…

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#Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Anime Film Posts Biggest Opening Day in Eva History

#Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Anime Film Posts Biggest Opening Day in Eva History

“#Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Anime Film Posts Biggest Opening Day in Eva History”   Even with the unusual Monday opening, Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time had the biggest opening day in the franchise’s history, bringing in 23.8% more revenue and 21.7% more in ticket sales than Evangelion 3.0 in 2012. Evangelion 3.0 opened on a Saturday, and films in Japan usually now open on…

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