Shin Evangelion the Movie: Asuka and Midori's Unexpected Relationship? Yuko Miyamura and Mariya Ise talk about the new special features! BD and DVD release commemorative screening report

The official report from the special guest talk event to commemorate the release of "Shin Evangelion the Movie" on Blu-ray and DVD has arrived.

Shin Evangelion the Movie" was released on March 8, 2021 as the final part of the "Shin Evangelion" series, and was a huge hit, grossing 10.28 billion yen. On March 8, 2023 (Wednesday), exactly two years to the day after the release of the long-awaited Blu-ray and DVD, a special night screening was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 to commemorate the release.

⇒The BD & DVD of "Shin Evangelion the Movie" released today will newly include "EVANGELION:3.0 (-120min.)"! New scene cuts were also revealed!

At the event, "EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)", the prequel to ":Q", which is included as a bonus video on Blu-ray and DVD, was screened for the first time. Yuko Miyamura, who plays Shikinami Asuka Langley, and Mariya Ise, who plays Midori Kitagami, who appear in the film as important characters, took the stage for a special guest talk.

This was the first time that the two combined for a talk in the series, and they asked the audience what had happened before ":Q"? What is the relationship between Asuka and Midori? What is the relationship between Asuka and Midori? The event also included a corner to answer questions about "Shin Eva" and other topics that had been solicited in advance.

Official Report

Surprised at the new bonus video and how she felt during postrecording.
The MC called for guests Yuko Miyamura and Mariya Ise to appear on stage, and the event started with thunderous applause from the audience. When asked how she felt when she was first asked to record the new bonus video, which was shown before the event, Miyamura said, "I was contacted about the recording of the bonus video for the disc release, and when I received the script and saw what was in it, I was very surprised. Miyamura: "I never dreamed that Midori would be in the spotlight, so I was very surprised to see that Midori has such a backbone that made her what she is today. The cast members themselves were also surprised by the content of the recording.

Mariya Ise

Regarding the new revelation about Midori Kitagami's hair color in the new bonus video "EVANGELION:3.0 (-46h)," Ise said, "In ":Q" I thought it was a part of fashion or something I was born with, but I was shocked to see that it was heavier than I thought (laughs). I was shocked that Asuka had saved my life, and because we included new footage, I discovered new things about the meaning of the lines in Shin Eva." Regarding the change in Midori's state of mind, Ise said, "Since ":Q", I had wondered why Midori was so much stronger than others toward Shinji, but now that I have seen the new footage, I understand it even more deeply. I was able to understand it even more deeply through the new footage," he revealed.

Miyamura also commented on his feelings when recording "EVANGELION:3.0 (-120min)," another new video bonus that is a motion comic adaptation of the manga that appeared in the booklet that was a bonus at the movie screening: "The manga itself is so emo and precious, and when I think about my feelings before the mission to finally retrieve Shinji, I was like, 'Oh my God! I was reading the manga thinking, "Oh my God, I can't believe I'm reading this! I was reading the manga thinking, "Oh my God! When I was acting it out, I thought the time had finally come, and I was both happy and wanted to punch him in the face, but I wanted to see Shinji again, and I think my feelings were the same as yours. I think my feelings were the same as everyone else's." He revealed that he felt Asuka's emotional conflict. Miyamura: "In the exchange with Mari, Asuka decides 'I'll go this way after all' and heads for the mission, which is Asuka's resolve and maiden part! Is the author a genius? I thought, "Is the author a genius?

Yuko Miyamura

What was your favorite scene and line in "Midori's Past"?
Next, when asked about her favorite scene in "Shin Evangelion: The Movie" in which her character appears, Miyamura replied, "I like the scene where she makes Shinji eat the ration the best. I like that scene the best. I like that scene the best. When asked about her favorite line in "Shin Evangelion the Movie," Miyamura said, "I like the scene where Asuka is fighting, and she says it in front of Unit 13. I'm sorry, New 2. Sorry, New 2, I'm going to push you again. All the limiters are off. The audience applauded loudly when he performed the line, and Ise, who was listening next to him, said, "My tension went up, too! The recording was done separately, so I finally got to hear Asuka live. I was also very excited. Ise, on the other hand, said that her favorite scene was the line, "Everyone is too sweet to their own people, and I don't even know whose pee it is. Just like this recycled water, they think they can get away with it if they purify it...There's no way that's true," said Miyamura, who was standing next to him. Miyamura, who was listening next to him, was thrilled.

The "Ville's friends are an amazing bond," he said in response to a question on social networking sites.
In a question-and-answer session on social networking sites, Miyamura was asked about her favorite among the various Unit 2s on display. I won it in the raffle! (Laughs)" He excited the audience with his surprising answer. (Laughs)." When asked what he loved most about the character he plays, Miyamura replied, "I love him. Miyamura: "Asuka is a hard worker. She always tries to manage things herself, so I think she could be a little more lax. Miyamura said, "She always tries to do her own thing, so I think it would be better if she was a little less hardworking. Ise added, "In the scene in Shin Eva where she puts a gun to Shinji's head to put an end to her feelings, the source of everything, and when Sakura appears behind her, more distraught than herself, she cools down for a moment and shoots downwards and says she will live only thinking about tomorrow, which is very Midori-like and also very much in character. I felt the goodness of Midori who thinks of Sakura more than herself." I felt the goodness of Midori who thinks about Sakura more than herself," said Miyamura, who was listening to the scene. Miyamura, who was listening to the scene, shared the same sentiment, saying, "It's a great bond between Ville and Sakura, who cares for her younger sister. Miyamura, who was listening to the conversation, shared his feelings, saying, "The relationship between Asuka and Midori has actually gone through a life-threatening episode in the past! I feel like I've taken the story one step further. I feel like I've gone one step further. In addition to the above, the audience also had several questions for the production team, some of which will be posted on the official Twitter account at a later date.

As a final message, Miyamura said, "I have been involved in the production for a long time, and even after it was over, I am so happy to be able to act out the story of the blank 14 years in this way. If you all wonder what else could have happened there, maybe one day there will be another blank 14 years (laughs). Ise added, "When I was still in my teens, I met Hideaki Anno because of my first regular TV show. At that time, he said, "I hope we can work together someday. I am very happy to be able to be involved with "Evangelion" because it is a work that has been supported and continued for a very long time. I hope to continue to love "Evangelion" together with everyone. The event ended with a great success. （The event was a great success.)

(All text is in Japanese except for headlines and line breaks.

Summary of the event
Special Guest Talk in Commemoration of the Release of "Shin Evangelion the Movie" Blu-ray & DVD
Date: Friday, March 10, 2023, 19:50~ *This event will be held after the screening.
Place: Shinjuku Wald 9 Theater 9
Speakers: Yuko Miyamura, Mariya Ise
MC: Hina Noro
*Honorifics omitted

Film Information

Shin Evangelion the Movie EVANGELION: 3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME
Blu-ray & DVD, on sale from March 8 (Wed.) to rave reviews!

Planning, Original Story, Screenplay, General Director: Hideaki Anno
Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Katsuichi Nakayama, Masahiro Maeda
Theme Song: "One Last Kiss" by Hikaru Utada (Sony Music Labels)
Music: Shiro Sagisu
Voices: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Akira Ishida, Fumihiko Tachiki, Motomu Kiyokawa
Tomokazu Seki, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Junko Iwao, Miki Nagasawa, Takehito Koyasu, Hiro Yuki, Akio Otsuka, Miyuki Sawashiro, Sayaka Ohara, Mariya Ise, Anri Katsu, Koichi Yamadera, Koki Uchiyama, Ryunosuke Kamiki
Production: Studio Color

≪Overall Synopsis.
The fourth and concluding part of the new feature film series. The anti-Nerf organization Ville, led by Misato, is in the old city of Paris, which has been dyed red by cores. A select team descends from the flagship AAA Wunder and attaches itself to the remaining sealing columns. The restoration operation can be completed in only 720 seconds. During the execution of the decisive operation, NERV's EVAs approached in a large swarm, and Mari's EVA Kai-8 began to intercept them. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Ayanami Rei (tentative name) were wandering the land of Japan. ......

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