Evangelion Osaka Store Reveals Sejoon Kim Rei and Asuka Art
The permanent EVANGELION STORE OSAKA showcases new illustrations by animator Sejoon Kim when it opens on November 24, 2026, at LUCUA SOUTH.
EVANGELION STORE OSAKA will open on November 24, 2026, on the 11th floor of LUCUA SOUTH, the shopping complex connected to JR Osaka Station, according to cbr.com. Ahead of the launch, the store has unveiled new character illustrations by Korean animator Sejoon Kim.
Kim drew Rei Ayanami with EVA Unit-00 Kai and Asuka Langley Soryu with EVA Unit-02 for the opening. Merchandise based on these illustrations will be sold at the Osaka location alongside other items.
Kim previously worked on the 2021 film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the fourth and final entry in the Rebuild of Evangelion series.
The Osaka shop is the second permanent Evangelion store, following the original location in Harajuku. LUCUA SOUTH will also house THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA and GUNDAM BASE OSAKA.
Earlier announcement
EVANGELION STORE OSAKA was first announced in August 2026; the November 24 opening date and Kim's illustrations are the latest details confirmed for the location.
Quick answers
When does EVANGELION STORE OSAKA open?
The store opens on November 24, 2026, on the 11th floor of LUCUA SOUTH, connected to JR Osaka Station.
Who created the new Rei and Asuka illustrations?
Korean animator Sejoon Kim, who previously worked on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Is this the first permanent Evangelion store?
No, it is the second permanent location, after the store in Harajuku.