Unauthorized Upload of Evangelion Event Animation on YouTube
The short animation titled "Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Performance", which was recently screened at the grand "Evangelion" 30th anniversary festival known as "EVANGELION:30+;", has finally been released on Color's official YouTube channel. This is quite a big deal for fans who couldn't make it to the physical event in Japan. The release allows everyone to witness a very special piece of the exploring the anime and manga phenomenon that has defined the industry for three decades.
"EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION" logo (c) color
Now, you can actually view this in high quality directly from the source. The "Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Performance" is a unique anime project that mainly centers around the two versions of our favorite pilot: Soryu, Asuka Langley, and Shikinami, Asuka Langley. It is a comical and somewhat heartwarming depiction of Asuka Langley Soryu's search for a story development that will finally make her happy. It’s really interesting to see the creators play around with these characters in a way that feels fresh yet nostalgic.
Short animation “Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Performance”
Issues with Illegal Leaks and Official Response
While the work was officially announced on stage during the last day of the festival, with the promise that it would be delivered to the public in some form, things took a bit of a messy turn. Some attendees were secretly filming the screening and illegally uploading it to various platforms. Color immediately reported these posts and requested deletions to protect their copyright. However, due to some weird specifications on X (formerly Twitter), the access information used to prove copyright was accidentally disclosed to the accounts that posted the hidden footage.
Because of this technical glitch, official data that was strictly for internal use was temporarily made accessible from outside the company. This led to the official video being downloaded and spread by unauthorized people. It is quite a headache for the production team. A comment on the Evangelion official website explains the situation:
- Protecting the Work: "We are working very hard to prevent the spread of this stolen video and leaked video on SNS."
- Call to Action: "Please watch it on the official YouTube channel instead of supporting illegal leaks."
- Gratitude: "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time."
It's always better to support the official releases, especially when dealing with such a legendary series. If you want to understand more about the history and depth of this franchise, check out the ultimate guide to Evangelion. The official YouTube upload is the best way to enjoy the high-quality animation and sound that the staff worked so hard to produce for the 30th anniversary celebration.
