Hideaki Anno is the founder of Studio Khara, which is working on a new Evangelion project and an untitled Space Battleship Yamato film. His live-action directorial debut Love & Pop is receiving its first Blu-ray release in October 2026.
Hideaki Anno appears in the Yomimono coverage through three distinct threads: his studio's anniversary, a documentary appearance, and a home video release of his early live-action work. In May 2026, Studio Khara celebrated its 20th anniversary with an original Rei Ayanami illustration by Kazuya Tsurumaki. Anno issued a rare public statement noting the studio grew from three people in a small office to a company that owns its own studio and continues to produce new works. The announcement also confirmed Khara is working on a new Evangelion project and an untitled Space Battleship Yamato film.
Later that same month, Tsuburaya Productions announced a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman, opening July 3, to celebrate the tokusatsu franchise's 60th anniversary. Anno is listed among notable fans interviewed for the film, alongside Guillermo del Toro and Hideo Kojima. Hirokazu Kore-eda is credited as the documentary's planner.
In July 2026, GKIDS announced a Blu-ray Disc release for Anno's live-action film Love & Pop, set for October 6. The release marks the first time the film has been available on Blu-ray. Anno directed the film as his live-action debut. The announcement was part of a larger slate of home video releases from GKIDS, which also included a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for the 4K remaster of Angel's Egg, a film Anno worked on as a key animator early in his career.
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GKIDS announced during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday several home video releases, including a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for Look Back on September 8, a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for the 4K remaster of Angel's Egg on September 22, and a Blu-ray Disc release for Hideaki Anno's live-action film Love & Pop on October 6.
Studio Khara posted an original illustration by Kazuya Tsurumaki featuring Evangelion character Rei Ayanami for the studio's 20th anniversary. Founder Hideaki Anno issued a message noting the studio grew from three people in a small office to a company that owns its own studio and continues to produce new works.
Tsuburaya Productions announced a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman, opening July 3, to celebrate the tokusatsu franchise's 60th anniversary. The film covers the creation of the original series with archival footage and interviews with original cast, crew, and notable fans including Guillermo del Toro, Hideaki Anno, and Hideo Kojima. Hirokazu Kore-eda is credited as the documentary's planner.