{"product_id":"neon-genesis-evangelion-shinji-ikari-original-japanese-promotional-poster-1996-b2-size-51-73-cm-q69-copy-1","title":"“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","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 SEGA character poster for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinji Ikari in his distinctive blue-and-white plugsuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, illustrated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsuichi Nakayama \/ 中山勝一\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design places the series’ central character against a spacious pale background, combining expressive character illustration with oversized black typography. Its restrained composition gives Shinji exceptional prominence, making this an attractive example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1990s Evangelion character artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 follows Shinji Ikari as he is drawn into NERV’s struggle against the mysterious beings known as Angels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the pilot of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvangelion Unit-01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Shinji occupies the emotional centre of the story. His uncertainty, need for acceptance and difficult relationships give the series a deeply personal dimension alongside its spectacular mechanical imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster concentrates on that human aspect, presenting Shinji with a tentative smile and a slightly self-conscious expression. His familiar pilot equipment connects the portrait to the series’ science-fiction setting, while the composition allows his personality to remain the principal focus.\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\u003eShinji’s seated figure extends diagonally across the sheet, his body turned slightly as he looks towards the viewer. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-and-white plugsuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with black detailing, red accents and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“01” marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on his chest, provides the main colour within the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale background is interrupted by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft green rectangular panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e behind his lower body. This simple geometric element adds depth while preserving the design’s open, uncluttered appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnormous black serif lettering runs vertically down the left side:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“IKARI SHINJI”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue SEGA logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at upper right, balancing the large character name. At lower right, the English series title sits above the explicit illustration credit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Illustration: KATSUICHI NAKAYAMA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying copyright line credits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAINAX \/ Project Eva, TV Tokyo and NAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, connecting the sheet to the original television-series property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of bold lettering, generous open space and clearly credited artwork makes this a particularly appealing display piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinji Ikari, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: B164.\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 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 size: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":57402153206138,"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-2026-10-12T161603.576.jpg?v=1791789374","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/neon-genesis-evangelion-shinji-ikari-original-japanese-promotional-poster-1996-b2-size-51-73-cm-q69-copy-1","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}