In an exciting new partnership, McDonald’s Japan has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming collaboration with the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. The trailer introduces three special “Evangelion Burgers,” set to launch on January 6, 2025, and promises a unique culinary experience inspired by the legendary series.
This collaboration marks the second phase of McDonald’s partnership with Neon Genesis Evangelion, following the release of transforming action figures earlier in the campaign. The new lineup of burgers will be available for a limited time at McDonald’s locations across Japan. The specially-themed burgers include:
Cheese Double Teriyaki: A hearty combination of thick-cut potatoes, juicy beef, and rich garlic mayo.
Mexican Cheese Chicken: A flavorful chicken burger with a Mexican-inspired twist.
Absolute Terror Field Burger: An exclusive burger that draws inspiration from the A.T. Fields, a prominent feature in the anime.
These limited-edition offerings bring the world of Neon Genesis Evangelion to life, blending the anime’s themes with McDonald’s iconic fast food.
Voice Cast Reprises Roles in McDonald’s Trailer
The trailer features some of the original voice cast from the anime series, who reprise their roles to promote the new collaboration. The cast includes:
Megumi Ogata as Shinji Ikari
Megumi Hayashibara as Rei Ayanami
Yuko Miyamura as Asuka Langley Soryu
Kotono Mitsuishi as Misato Katsuragi
Yuriko Yamaguchi as Ritsuko Akagi
Fumihiko Tachiki as Gendo Ikari
The inclusion of these beloved characters, voiced by their original actors, adds a nostalgic touch to the promotion, ensuring that fans of the series are engaged and excited.
A Cultural Phenomenon
Neon Genesis Evangelion remains one of the most influential and popular anime series in history. Directed by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax, the anime first aired in 1995, and it quickly became a cornerstone of the genre. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it follows Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old boy enlisted by the secret organization NERV to pilot a giant bio-mechanical robot known as an “Evangelion” to protect humanity from mysterious creatures called “Angels.”
The Evangelion franchise has expanded significantly since its original television run, encompassing multiple films, reboots, and spin-offs. The most recent series, Rebuild of Evangelion, concluded with the release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time in 2021, offering a final chapter to the epic saga.
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