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Evangelion studio admits leaking its own 30th anniversary short after "insufficient understanding of X’s takedown request system"

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Evangelion studio admits leaking its own 30th anniversary short after "insufficient understanding of X’s takedown request system"

Studio Khara issues a grovelling apology after a Twitter mishap

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Evangelion studio admits leaking its own 30th anniversary short after "insufficient understanding of X’s takedown request system" News By Bradley Russell published 10 March 2026

Studio Khara issues a grovelling apology after a Twitter mishap

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Asuka piloting the EVA-02 mech in the Evangelion Rebuild movie (Image credit: Gainax/Studio Khara)
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Evangelion studio Khara has issued an apology after leaking its own 30th anniversary short – but then released it officially to the public anyway.

Previously, the short – a playful trip down memory lane for Asuka and her Rebuild counterpart – was only available to attendees of the 30th anniversary Evangelion celebration event.

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"During the process of submitting takedown requests to X, information included in our report to demonstrate ownership of the video’s copyright was disclosed to the account that had posted the unauthorized recording due to the platform’s reporting system," Khara wrote in a statement on its official website.

It continued, "We regret any concern this situation may have caused. We sincerely apologize to all parties involved and to everyone who has supported the Evangelion series for the concern and inconvenience this incident has caused. We also sincerely apologize to everyone who attended the event for the distress and inconvenience caused by this situation. We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and are currently confirming the facts and conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident, while also considering measures to prevent recurrence."

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That's not the only new Evangelion content suddenly bursting onto the scene. A new Evangelion series, fronted by Nier's Yoko Taro, is currently in the works. Its first trailer has even hinted at a myriad of possibilities, including being set after the events of the classic '90s anime series or in the Rebuild timeline.

Still playing catch-up on Hideaki Anno's masterpiece? Here's how to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion in order. Then, dive into all the new anime you should be watching this season.

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I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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