{"product_id":"neon-genesis-evangelion-rei-ayanami-original-japanese-sega-prize-poster-1996-1997-b2-size-rare-translucent-tracing-paper-secret-variant-51-73-cm-b276-copy","title":"“NEON GENESIS EVANGELION \/ ASUKA LANGLEY SORYU”, Original Japanese SEGA Prize Poster, 1996–1997, Rare Metallic \/ Holographic Foil Variant, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) B277","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:31e670c1-e056-45a3-b00c-2c358ef2f113-25\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto 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empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 prize poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1996–1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, officially licensed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEGA’s arcade prize poster series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Heroes \/ Poster Dream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a highly desirable period piece from the original Evangelion boom. It is not a standard retail poster, but an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earcade prize issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced for SEGA’s amusement-market distribution at a time when Evangelion had become one of the defining anime phenomena of the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, this example is printed on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic \/ holographic foil paper stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a reflective rainbow effect when viewed under light. This rare material variant gives the poster a striking display presence and makes it especially sought after among Evangelion collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster features a bright and confident portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leaning forward and looking directly upward toward the viewer. Her expression is playful but self-assured, capturing the bold personality that made Asuka one of the most recognisable characters in the series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration shows her with her distinctive auburn hair and red interface headsets, set against a shimmering metallic background. The contrast between the clean character artwork and the reflective foil surface gives the image an unusually vivid, jewel-like quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork is by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinya Hasegawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important animator associated with the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e television series. This illustration originally appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKadokawa Shoten’s Monthly Newtype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding further pedigree to the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the top, the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEON GENESIS EVANGELION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is printed in large black serif lettering. The overall layout is bold but clean, allowing the foil background and central Asuka artwork to dominate the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-left credit area identifies the image source and artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e初出 角川書店月刊ニュータイプ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published in Kadokawa Shoten’s Monthly Newtype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e原画 長谷川 眞也\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal illustration by Shinya Hasegawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-right corner carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo and official Evangelion copyright information: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e©GAINAX \/ Project Eva.・テレビ東京・NAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metallic foil variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is especially desirable because of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflective metallic \/ holographic foil construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The surface catches light in shifting colours, producing a rainbow spectrum across the background and giving the poster a far more dramatic appearance than ordinary paper-stock examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these prize posters were distributed through arcade and amusement channels rather than conventional retail sale, and because foil variants were more delicate and prone to handling wear, surviving examples in strong condition are increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a strong collector-grade Evangelion piece with several important attributes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficially licensed SEGA prize poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1996–1997 period issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare metallic \/ holographic foil variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork by Shinya Hasegawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonthly Newtype image origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 display format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has strong appeal to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsuka Langley Soryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEGA arcade prize material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1990s anime ephemera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese holographic \/ special-material posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster presents beautifully, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong colour, bright reflective foil effect, clean character artwork, and excellent overall display impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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