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Celebrating EVANGELION:30+, Evangelion Broadcast 30th Anniversary Special Screening

Broadcasting from Hakone Yumoto Variety Theater Celebrating 30th Anniversary

Hello everyone, long time no see. I'm Asuka Langley.

Same here. I'm Asuka Langley too.

Together, we're Double Asuka Langley!

This is the first time we've met like this, isn't it? It's nice to finally meet each other.

Well, returning after 29 years is pretty nerve-wracking.

Since we're from different timelines, without an event like a 30th anniversary, there's no way we'd ever meet. That's for sure.

Shikinami, you had it rough too. Walking around in that flashy outfit, lying around in that adult plugsuit with holes in it,

wearing a torn plugsuit, and on top of that, getting all emotional about the past. If it were me, I'd dig a hole and hide.

If you're going to say that, Soryu, you had it rough too— getting your mind contaminated, having a mental breakdown.

And considering what happened after that, I'd be so embarrassed I'd flee naked all the way to anti-universe.

You too—almost getting eaten alive, getting absorbed into Unit-13 and all that... you've been through hell.

That's true. And you—mental contamination, mental collapse, and on top of that,

getting devoured by the Eva Series along with Unit-02. You really went through the wringer.

*Sigh.* How pointless. Looking back, we've always had roles like that. I just want a happy ending for once.

That's right. You of all people deserve that.

Exactly. I want to make myself happy. That's all. The ending in my series might've been a happy end for that idiot Shinji, but not for me. I got dragged into his personal world, got strangled, and it was just disgusting. Where's MY happiness in that? This is finally my chance to rewrite the timeline.

Even if the runtime is short, this is finally MY starring role. Even if I end up with that idiot Shinji, there should be other ways to do it.

More clearly, more emotionally, a flow that actually looks happy— that's what I want.

That is my one small wish.

I like it. Let me grant that wish for you.

You stay out of this.

I don't need help from someone who can't even make one person properly happy. You'd just say something vague and roundabout and turn it into an even bigger mess. ...Sorry about that.

Oh, that— The Asuka-x-Shinji shippers can be quiet.

So what are you going to do? In my timeline, there's another game-changer besides that boy,

but I don't want to rely on a newcomer. I'll seize my own happiness with my own strength. That's the spirit.

Then let's try the "Angry Shinji Pattern."

What's that? Anyway, just go to sleep. Then open your eyes in a close-up.

And then something different happens. Oh, THAT. If you keep repeating it, eventually the world you want will come.

Hmm. That's worth trying. Alright, I'm going to sleep. Good night.

[Episode 26 + Episode 1] The Two Asukas

Evangelion Unit-01, lift off!

Shinji! Get it together! Hurry, hurry—get up!

A flying object detected above headquarters— it's from Euro-NERV. Could it be...

So Eva Unit-02 was completed after all.

A true hero always arrives just in time.

Hiyaaa!

Hah!

And another one!

Heave-ho!

Now that I'm here, no problem!

You're going down!

Huh? Wait... what?

Cut! As if I'd stumble like that, you idiot! Besides, this scenario has YOUR storyline mixed in too. It's all wrong. Retake! Got it. Good night.

What the—?! Why am I turning giant?!

I thought raw power was everything. That's NOT my kind of happiness! It's all wrong! Retake! Got it. Good night.

Calming Asuka down quietly... That is what's needed to win the battle.

31 moves ahead—that is your sin.

Cut! Cut! What is this? Why am I playing shogi?!

I thought you liked competitions. Cheating to win is meaningless! Next! Give me a romantic love story!

Got it. Good night. Asuka...

Wow, what an amazing view!

This is the city of Tokyo-3, also known as "Pitchè." I want to see more of the world with you, Asuka.

It's Shinji after all, huh.

But... I'm happy. Shinji—

Cut! Wait, is Shinji okay?

Yeah. Keep going—

I thought I was gonna die.

If you're fine, let's continue. That's enough.

It's too embarrassing. Next one. Good night.

Cut! Retake! Spreading my wings across this great sky—

Cut! That's just copying YOUR First Child's thing! Retake!

Cut! What is this?

I thought you might not want to be alone. That's true, but I don't need a copy of me. What I want is someone who ISN'T me. Right. Good night. Cut! What is this?! Too embarrassing!

I thought you wanted to grow up faster. That's not what I meant! Just find the right happy loop already!

Understood. Good night.

Good girl, Asuka. You did so well. Asuka is such a genius—mama's pride and joy. You can do whatever you like. Mama is always watching over you.

Cut! No. It doesn't feel right. It's uncomfortable. It's like I'm not myself anymore. This is absolutely wrong. Yeah, you're right.

Good night.

The train is now approaching. For your safety, please stand behind the yellow tactile blocks.

Yes.

Who's that? A woman with a great figure.

Sor— Cut. Not a bad flow, but I want to find happiness in MY world.

A world without Eva.

Huh?! The train on platform 2 is the special express bound for Daini-Kasetani-Ookura.

The train on platform 2 is the 14:20 departure, a special exclusive train bound for Daini-Kasetani-Ookura. Unauthorized passengers are strictly prohibited. Please be advised.

Asuka—let's go together.

Thank you, Shinji. But it's okay now. This calm, gentle world isn't where I belong— it was the world I was meant to protect. And I'm done relying on dreams. I'll find happiness through my own strength.

That's the most "me" way to do it, I've realized.

So? Nostalgic, isn't it? Not bad, actually. Everyone practiced, you know. It's pretty emotional. I've never sung in front of people before, so... nervous.

Love... you—

I won't rely on anyone anymore. As long as I'm me, I'll keep piloting Eva. My happiness lies in the future beyond protecting everyone.

It must be there. I am Evangelion Unit-02's pilot—

Soryu Asuka Langley.

With 30 years of gratitude.

With gratitude to everyone involved in the production of the Evangelion series

Director: Asano Naoyuki

THE END