{"product_id":"neon-genesis-evangelion-新世紀エヴァンゲリオン-original-japanese-sega-character-poster-1990s-shinji-ikari-illustrated-by-katsuichi-nakayama-b2-size-51-73-cm-b164-copy","title":"“Neon Genesis Evangelion” (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン), Original Japanese SEGA Character Poster c. 1996–1997 — Asuka Langley Soryu, Yellow Dress Design — Illustrated by Shunji Suzuki, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) C21A","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 SEGA character poster dating to approximately 1996–1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu in her yellow dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with artwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShunji Suzuki \/ 鈴木俊二\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration credit is explicitly printed beneath the SEGA logo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「原画　鈴木俊二」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Original illustration: Shunji Suzuki.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining a warmly coloured character portrait with softly blurred European-style architecture, this design presents a relaxed, approachable side of one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvangelion’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most recognisable characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm \/ series background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHideaki Anno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines science-fiction spectacle with an intimate exploration of its characters’ emotions and relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pilot of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvangelion Unit-02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is central to that story. Her confidence, competitive spirit and underlying vulnerability make her one of the original series’ most memorable personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster places the emphasis on Asuka herself, presenting her away from the machinery and battles associated with her role as an Eva pilot. Her yellow dress, long auburn hair and red interface clips preserve the familiar visual identity of the original television-series character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka occupies almost the entire composition, leaning forward with her cheek resting lightly against one hand. Her direct gaze and small smile give the portrait an informal, conversational quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe wears a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale yellow dress with bows at the shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight blue choker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The broad folds of the skirt fill the lower section, balancing the flowing lines of her hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind her, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf-timbered buildings, warm-toned walls and green foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form a softly blurred backdrop. The contrast between the sharply defined character illustration and the indistinct setting gives Asuka strong visual prominence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the top, large white serif lettering announces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“NEON GENESIS EVANGELION”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title stretches almost the full width of the sheet, standing out against the blue sky and darker background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt lower left, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue SEGA logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears above the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAINAX \/ Project Eva, TV Tokyo and NAS copyright line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by Suzuki’s illustration credit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe restrained typography and absence of release announcements allow the portrait to remain the focus, giving the sheet the appeal of a dedicated character print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollecting significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka’s familiar yellow-dress appearance, Shunji Suzuki’s credited artwork and SEGA’s Evangelion character merchandise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the franchise’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts warm palette and clear composition make it particularly appealing to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu, Neon Genesis Evangelion, SEGA memorabilia and Japanese anime illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: C21A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the close-up and reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 SEGA character poster, dating to approximately 1996–1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately 29–30 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402172801402,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-12T162338.724.jpg?v=1791789895","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/neon-genesis-evangelion-%e6%96%b0%e4%b8%96%e7%b4%80%e3%82%a8%e3%83%b4%e3%82%a1%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b2%e3%83%aa%e3%82%aa%e3%83%b3-original-japanese-sega-character-poster-1990s-shinji-ikari-illustrated-by-katsuichi-nakayama-b2-size-51-73-cm-b164-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}