Neon Genesis Evangelion - Ultimate Edition [GKIDS Store Exclusive] (Blu-ray)
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion - Ultimate Edition [GKIDS Store Exclusive]Volume: Blu-ray
Running time: 779
Distributor: GKIDS
Release date: 2022-01-25
Suggested retail price: $349.99
Age rating: 16+
SKU: GK-001
UPC: 700721182299
Description:
The NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Ultimate Edition was created by fans as the definitive celebration of one of the most important and influential anime series of all time, featuring exclusive artwork, merch, a 156-page book, and over 7 hours of bonus features. Spread over 11 discs, this set contains the Official Dub and Subtitled versions, and bonus Classic Dub and Subtitled versions.
LIMITED EDITION ARTWORK
The Ultimate Edition is encased in a premium-quality rigid-board shoulder box featuring artwork never before released in North America. These renderings of Asuka and Rei were previously featured on the Japanese LaserDisc release, and are further accented with a hi-build UV treatment on the title and characters, with micromotion on the LCL around Rei. The set also includes two sturdy fold-out disc carriers featuring LaserDisc artwork of Shinji & Gendo on one with Misato & Kaji on the other.
BONUS CLASSIC DUB AND SUBTITLED VERSIONS
In addition to the Official Dub and Subtitled versions, there is an extra set of discs including the bonus Classic Dub and Subtitled versions for the twenty-six episode series, as well as the films EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)2 and THE END OF EVANGELION.
156-PAGE BOOK
A perfect-bound 156-page book collects promotional posters and artwork, a glossary of Angels and EVA units, a timeline of key moments in the release of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, full credit lists for each episode, detailed surveys of all 26 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION episodes, and more.
ART BOARDS
Eleven double-sided 12x12" art boards are a high-quality replication of the full character-based artwork from the famed Japanese LaserDisc release. Printed on sturdy cardstock, these art boards are ready for wall display or additional framing.
SACHIEL RESIN PAPERWEIGHT
A limited edition resin paperweight modeled on Sachiel, the 3rd Angel. Sachiel is the first Angel to appear in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION and emerges from the sea in EPISODE:1 ANGEL ATTACK
This paperweight was created exclusively for the Ultimate Edition.
NERV ID CARD W/ LANYARD
Recreated from its appearance in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, this double-sided guest ID Card features the NERV organization logo and includes a reusable 450mm lanyard adorned with the Magi System’s signature "EMERGENCY" indicators.
This ID Card and lanyard are created exclusively for the Ultimate Edition.
BONUS FEATURES
- THE END OF EVANGELION - Video Format Version
EPISODE:25' Love is destructive
ONE MORE FINAL: I need you - Title-free Opening
- 30-Second Next Episode Previews
- TV Commercials (Japanese VHS Release)
- TV Commercials (Original soundtracks)
- TV Commercial (Sega Saturn game)
- TV Commercials (Magazines)
- TV Premiere Promos
- Japanese Voice Auditions
- Genesis 0:0 IN THE BEGINNING
- Image Board Collection
- Japanese Blu-ray Box Commercial
- Animatics Collection
EPISODE:9 Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win! - Animatic Collection
EPISODE:15 Those women longed for the touch of others' lips, and thus invited their kisses. - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:18 AMBIVALENCE - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:19 INTROJECTION - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:20 WEAVING A STORY 2: oral stage - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:21 He was aware that he was still a child. - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:22 Don't Be. - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:23 Rei III - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:24 The Beginning and the End, or "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" - Animatics Collection
EPISODE:25 Do you love me? - Animatics Collection
FINALE: Take care of yourself. - Genesis 0:0’ THE LIGHT FROM THE DARKNESS
- THE END OF EVANGELION
Deleted Live Action Scene - THE END OF EVANGELION
Making of the Live Action Scene - THE END OF EVANGELION
Theatrical Teaser - THE END OF EVANGELION
Theatrical Trailer - THE END OF EVANGELION
TV Spots - THE END OF EVANGELION
Final Scene Alternate Take - FULL SONG – MUSUNDE HIRAITE
- EPISODE:25' Love is destructive (partial animatic)
- Music Video
The Cruel Angel's Thesis - Music Video
'Soul’s Refrain’ / Yoko Takahashi - Music Video
‘THANATOS – IF I CAN’T BE YOURS’ / LOREN & MASH - Music Video
'ARMAGEDDON'/ Shiro SAGISU - Music Video
Tengoku no Kioku’ / Megumi Hayashibara Listed on Blu-ray as: Memories of Heaven
Video: 1080p High-Definition
Series Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Features Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English and Japanese in DTS-HD MA 5.1 (2003 Renewal)
DTS-HD MA 2.0 (Original Mix Remaster)
Subtitles: English, English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH), Songs & Signs
Notes:
Originally scheduled for 2021-12-07. The UPC and SKU for this release is on a sticker found on the shipping box.
Strictly limited to 5,000 copies for North America, and sold exclusively through the GKIDS Store, with a limit of 1 per customer. The international re-release of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION does not contain "FLY ME TO THE MOON" in any of its home video editions. Please note, that due to legal restrictions, these discs are not compatible with players in Japan.
Disc 5 was replaced due to lacking subtitles on the "THE END OF EVANGELION - Deleted Live Action Scene" bonus feature. The replacement disc has SKU NGE-D5-REPLACE printed on a packing slip inside of the mailing envelope.
(added on 2021-08-19, modified on 2022-01-21)
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