Digital Release of Music from Neon Genesis Evangelion

4 ALBUMS FROM THE ANIME SERIES & FILMS
BY COMPOSER Shiro SAGISU & MORE
AVAILABLE FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 FROM MILAN RECORDS

NEW YORK, NY – Milan Records will release four albums of music from the massively popular NEON GENESIS EVANGELION anime series and films on Friday, January 27. Available to stream for the first time ever outside of Asia, the release includes music by acclaimed composer Shiro SAGISU and more from all 26 episodes of the original anime series that debuted in 1995, as well as music from two films in the franchise, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth and THE END OF EVANGELION. The four-album catalogue showcases the defining sound of Evangelion created by Shiro SAGISU, whose score ranges from the more classic orchestral pieces to a genre-fluid blend of influences and genres.

In addition to Shiro SAGISU's iconic score music, the albums also include fan-favorite themes from the franchise including opening and ending themes by Yoko Takahashi, “The Cruel Angel's Thesis” and “Mugen Houyou.” Takahashi's theme for Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, “Soul's Refrain,” is also featured on the album, as well as LOREN&MASH's theme to THE END OF EVANGELION, “THANATOS-IF I CAN'T BE YOURS-.”

MUSIC FROM NEON GENESIS EVANGELION by Shiro SAGISU –

• NEON GENESIS EVANGELION II
  
• NEON GENESIS EVANGELION III
  
• EVANGELION: DEATH
  
• THE END OF EVANGELION
  

ABOUT Shiro SAGISU
Born in Tokyo in 1957, Shiro SAGISU is a composer, arranger, and music producer who has been at the forefront of the music industry for 44 years since his participation in a Jazz fusion band T-SQUARE's major label debut in 1978. He has worked on thousands of songs and artists in a wide range of genres, Pop music, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Rock and Classical crossover, as well as Film and TV scores. He has always produced a huge number of hits and has recently worked with artists such as MISIA, Ken Hirai, SMAP, Taro Hakase, JUJU, Yoko Takahashi, Mika Nakashima and many others. He has been active in Europe since 1990, running a club in Paris and working with artists from the UK and France. Since then, internationally, based in London, Paris and Tokyo. The collaboration with film director Hideaki Anno has lasted for more than 33 years and has enthusiastic fans all over the world. From his first major album EYES (1979) to his SHIRO'S SONGBOOK series (1999-2022), he has constantly released his own works, including four-disc sets, two-disc sets and DVD. In addition, following in the footsteps of his father, Soji Ushio (1921-2004), he leads P-productions, Manga, Animation and Kaiju studios, and runs the company. Recent works include the orchestration of the Japanese national anthem 'Kimigayo' for the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the fanfares and marches at the JRA racecourse, EVANGELION series complete works (TV and Film), MUSA (film), BLEACH series complete works (TV and Film), Berserk series complete works (TV and Film), ATTACK ON TITAN (2 films), Shin Godzilla (film), Shin Ultraman (film), Genshin Impact (Game), etc.