"Neon Genesis Evangelion: EVA-01" (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン EVA-01), Original Japanese Promotional Poster 1997, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O397A

This is an original Japanese 1997 B2 promotional poster for Neon Genesis Evangelion, featuring Unit-01. 

This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster issued by SEGA during the late-1990s Evangelion boom—likely for arcade/UFO-catcher tie-ins and prize campaigns (store/arcade-use, 販促／非売品). Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion reshaped anime with its psychological depth and genre-breaking mecha iconography, spawning an enormous merchandising ecosystem.

Design
EVA-01 dominates the sheet in a dynamic, three-quarter pose: armored plates in violet and black slash across a misty, naturalistic background, while hi-viz orange and green accent points glow from the chest core and weapon mounts. The imposing “NEON GENESIS EVANGELION” masthead crowns the image; a discreet SEGA logotype and production credits sit at lower left. It’s pure, high-impact character art—engineered to electrify the arcade aisle.

Cult status / film notes
Among the most influential anime properties of all time; SEGA collaborations are a documented part of the franchise’s late-’90s cultural saturation. Authentic period promo posters remain scarce due to hard commercial use and low retention.

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

This poster is an original Japanese B2 promotional printing from 1997.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is 28 years old!

Certificate of Authenticity included.