Evangelion Returns! Yoko Taro Takes Control - What Will He Do?!

Okay, folks, brace yourselves, because this is *big*. The world of anime is about to get a whole lot weirder, and frankly, a whole lot more interesting. After celebrating its 30th anniversary, the iconic *Neon Genesis Evangelion* is getting a brand new series. And the name attached to it is… well, let's just say things are about to get *very* Yoko Taro.

Evangelion Returns! Yoko Taro Takes Control - What...

That's right, the mastermind behind the mind-bending masterpiece that is *Nier: Automata* is stepping into the *Evangelion* universe as the writer for this new installment. Now, if that sentence alone doesn't send shivers down your spine, I don't know what will. Taro's penchant for philosophical storytelling, multiple endings (oh boy...), and generally messing with your head is legendary. And now he's playing in the *Evangelion* sandbox. Get ready for existential dread on a whole new level.

But wait, there's more! While Taro's involvement is undoubtedly the headliner, the project is stacked with talent. Toru Yatabe, of *Chainsaw Man* fame, is co-directing, alongside Kazuya Tsurumaki, a veteran of the *Rebuild of Evangelion* films. And to complete this dream team, Keiichi Okabe, the musical genius behind the *Nier* soundtrack, will be composing the score. So, yeah, they're not messing around.

Naturally, details are scarcer than a decent explanation for Instrumentality. The official *Evangelion* website is playing it close to the vest, only confirming the key creative personnel. We're likely looking at a project that's still in its early stages, but the announcement alone has sent the internet into a frenzy. And honestly, rightfully so.

Taro has always been upfront about the influence *Evangelion* has had on his work. Remember all those feels *NieR:Automata* gave you? Taro himself has said that Automata is pretty much just a retelling of Evangelion! He's the first to admit that much of his inspiration comes from the works he consumed earlier in life, and *Evangelion* clearly left a mark. This makes him, in my opinion, the *perfect* person to add another layer to the already incredibly complex *Evangelion* mythos.

What will this new series be about? Will we see a continuation of the existing story? A completely new timeline? Or something even *more* bizarre? Honestly, with Yoko Taro involved, anything is possible. And that, my friends, is what makes this announcement so exciting. Stay tuned. This is going to be a wild ride. (You can find the original announcement on GameSpot, if you want to read it for yourself.)