Exploring the charm of legendary anime songs! Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Program “Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Transcends Time and Borders TV Tokyo Group Press Release: September 22, 2025 Exploring the charm of legendary anime songs! Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Program “Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Transcends Time and Borders Broadcast on TV Tokyo on Sunday, September 28th at 1:50 AM
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This year marks 30 years since “Neon Genesis Evangelion” first aired on TV Tokyo on October 4, 1995. The “Evangelion” series has become a social phenomenon and is now a globally popular work. The theme song, “Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” is an essential part of any discussion of “Evangelion.” In 2022, it was selected as the “Most Sung Song in 30 Years” in the JOYSOUND Karaoke Rankings. Along with the anime, it continues to be loved across time and borders. We follow singer Yoko Takahashi, who continues to sing these great songs, and uncover the secrets behind the creation of these masterpieces through valuable interviews with lyricists, arrangers, and other members of the anime production team from that time. We also bring you the excitement overseas, with cameras on hand for the “Evangelion” 30th Anniversary Special Stage at Japan Expo Paris 2025 in Paris. Also includes rare footage, such as the opening credits, storyboards, and sheet music from when it aired on TV Tokyo! ≪Staff Comments≫ ■Program Producer: Hideaki Takaiwa (TV Tokyo Music) This special program focuses on “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the iconic opening theme of “Evangelion.” It delves into the “miracle” born from the intersection of anime and music, delving into the background of its creation, testimonies from those involved, and a close look at singer Yoko Takahashi, to explore the song’s appeal. Why does one song continue to resonate so reverberantly across time and generations? What are Yoko Takahashi’s thoughts as she has sung and spun this great title for 30 years? Although the broadcast is limited to 25 minutes, we hope that this program will allow you to once again experience the enduring appeal of “Evangelion” and “Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” even after 30 years! ≪Program Overview≫ Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Program “Cruel Angel’s Thesis” – Transcending Time and Borders [Broadcast Date and Time] Sunday, September 28, 2025, 1:50 AM – 2:20 AM [Broadcast Station] TV Tokyo [Cast] Yoko Takahashi, Toshiyuki Omori, Nemuko Oikawa, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masahiro Maeda, Akihiro Tomita [Official website]
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