Takara Tomy announced a new Plarail collaboration with the Evangelion series to celebrate the anime’s 30th TV anniversary. Inspired by the Operation Yashima scene from Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, two new products—one featuring trains and the other a transforming mecha—will be released on December 6, 2025.

Quick Summary

- Takara Tomy collaborates with Evangelion for its 30th TV anniversary.
- Two Plarail products inspired by Operation Yashima launch on December 6, 2025.
- “DD51 & Shiki 880 Type” train set recreates the NERV rail line seen in the film.
- Shinkalion CW 500 TYPE EVA Positron Form includes a support vehicle and rifle.
- A Tomica Premium Unlimited NERV official car will also release in mid-December.

Takara Tomy Unveils Evangelion 30th Anniversary Collaboration

On October 16, Takara Tomy announced a collaboration between its Plarail series and the Evangelion franchise to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the TV broadcast. The products are based on the Operation Yashima sequence from Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone. Two models will go on sale on December 6, 2025: the “Plarail Evangelion: 1.0 NERV Railway Shimoni-Koyama Line ‘Operation Yashima’ DD51 & Shiki 880 Type Heavy Freight Car” and the “Shinkalion CW Shinkalion 500 TYPE EVA Positron Form.”

Details of the Operation Yashima Train Set

The “Operation Yashima DD51 & Shiki 880 Type” set recreates the three-car train from the film, featuring the locomotives used to supply energy for the Positron Rifle during Operation Yashima. Although stylized in Plarail’s signature design, the set faithfully reproduces the train’s key details, including the DD51 and Shiki 880 units that played a vital role in transferring electrical power to Evangelion Unit-01.

Shinkalion 500 TYPE EVA Positron Form and Product Compatibility

The “Shinkalion CW Shinkalion 500 TYPE EVA Positron Form” is part of the Shinkalion Change the World series. Developed using battle data from Operation Yashima, it includes a support vehicle inspired by the Positron Rifle. The model can also connect with the transformer included in the “Operation Yashima DD51 & Shiki 880 Type” Plarail set, allowing fans to enjoy combined play between both products.

Tomica Premium Unlimited Model Also Announced

In addition to the Plarail collaboration, Takara Tomy will release a die-cast Tomica Premium Unlimited model in mid-December 2025. The item, titled “Tomica Premium Unlimited 04 Evangelion: 1.0 NERV Official Car Mazda Cosmo Sport,” is priced at 1,320 yen. This marks another crossover between Takara Tomy’s brands and the Evangelion universe, following the success of previous collaborations like the 2017 Shinkalion 500 TYPE EVA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When will the Plarail x Evangelion collaboration products be released?
A1: Both Operation Yashima-inspired Plarail items will be released on December 6, 2025.

Q2: What are the names of the two main Plarail products?
A2: They are the “Operation Yashima DD51 & Shiki 880 Type” train set and the “Shinkalion CW Shinkalion 500 TYPE EVA Positron Form.”

Q3: What is the theme behind this collaboration?
A3: The products are inspired by Operation Yashima from Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, recreating vehicles and weapons seen in the film.

Q4: Is there a Tomica product in this lineup?
A4: Yes. The Tomica Premium Unlimited 04 Evangelion: 1.0 NERV Official Car Mazda Cosmo Sport will be released in mid-December 2025.

Q5: Which company produces these items?
A5: All products are developed and released by Takara Tomy to commemorate the Evangelion TV series’ 30th anniversary.

Source : ORICON NEWS