The Evangelion franchise has had various soundtracks, singles, arrangements, and remixes released since its origin in 1995. Shirō Sagisu composed most of the music for the series and its films, while many of the songs were named by Hideaki Anno himself. King Records and their label Starchild distributed most of the albums, singles, and box sets. For the anime series, Yoko Takahashi performed the song "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" which was used as the opening theme. The song "Fly Me to the Moon", originally by Bart Howard, was performed by various singers and voice actors from the anime, and these versions were used as the ending theme during the show's credits. Vocal songs were also granted for the films in the franchise: Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, its follow-up The End of Evangelion, and the all of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. Music created specifically for games, pachinko and pachislot machines were created ever since the partnership of Evangelion Project nad Bisty were developed.
Theme songs[]
A Cruel Angel's Thesis[]
- Main article: A Cruel Angel's Thesis
The main theme song for the anime series, "A Cruel Angel's Thesis", plays during the opening of the show. It was sung by Yoko Takahashi, with lyrics written by Neko Oikawa. Many versions of the song have been produced, from the TV version which removes some background voices, to a jazz remix on Neon Genesis Evangelion Decade.
Fly Me to the Moon[]
- Main article: Fly Me to the Moon
For the ending credits of the anime, female vocal arrangements of Bart Howard's "Fly Me to the Moon" were used. Each episode contained a different version of the song, with 31 in total from the DVDs and director's cut episodes. A new version, titled "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) -2007 MIX-", was recorded by Utada Hikaru for the Rebuild of Evangelion series.
Soul's Refrain[]
- Main article: Soul's Refrain
The theme song for the film Death and Rebirth, Soul's Refrain is played during the end credits. It was performed by Yoko Takahashi and released as a single alongside the film's other soundtrack, Death (soundtrack) on 21 February 1997. Takahashi later remixed the song as "Soul's Refrain (ERATO Version)" for her 1997 album Li-La.
Get it on! ~Doppelgänger ni Kuchidzuke wo~ & Kimi ga, Kimi ni Umareta Wake[]
- Main article: Get it on! ~Doppelgänger ni Kuchidzuke wo~
- Main article: Kimi ga, Kimi ni Umareta Wake
Theme songs from the game Neon Genesis Evangelion: Second Impression Sega Saturn video game. It was released on 07 March 1997.
Komm, Süsser Tod[]
- Main article: Komm, süsser Tod
An upbeat song that plays during the instrumentality sequence of The End of Evangelion. It was sung by South Africa-born British vocalist Arianne in English, with original lyrics written by Hideaki Anno himself. Two versions of the song exist – a shortened director's edit used in the film, and a single version with additional background singers.
Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours-[]
- Main article: Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours-
An R&B arrangement of Thanatos used as the credits song for The End of Evangelion. The song was performed by Loren of LOREN&MASH and released on a single alongside the film's main soundtrack on 01 August 1997. It was later remixed as "THANATOS-IF I CAN'T BE YOURS-“Nine Years After Mix”" for a 2006 single with Soul's Refrain.
Kyou no Hi wa Sayounara[]
- Main article: Kyou no Hi wa Sayounara
Today is the Time for Goodbye is sung by Japanese artist and seiyuu Megumi Hayashibara. This song is used in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in the finishing scene of Unit-01 vs the Ninth Angel, in contrast to "The Beast" for the same scene in NGE.
Tsubasa wo Kudasai[]
- Main article: Tsubasa wo Kudasai
Is sung by Japanese artist and seiyuu Megumi Hayashibara. This song is used in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in the scene where the Near Third Impact happens.
Beautiful World[]
- Main article: Beautiful World/Kiss & Cry
Sung by popular Japanese artist Hikaru Utada, "Beautiful World" is the main theme song of the Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone. It is used as the ending theme and is featured in trailers for the film.
Beautiful World -PLANiTb Acoustica Mix-[]
- Main article: Beautiful World -PLANiTb Acoustica Mix-
Hikaru Utada released a remix of Beautiful World for the Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance film. The song was named "Beautiful World -PLANiTb Acoustica Mix-" and it was used as the ending theme.
Sakura Nagashi[]
- Main article: Sakura Nagashi (single)
The theme song for the Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo film. It was performed by Hikaru Utada, and was released on 17 November 2012. It plays during the film's credits.
One Last Kiss[]
- Main article: One Last Kiss (EP)
One Last Kiss is the main theme song for the Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time film. This song, same as the other Rebuild film main themes, is sung by Japanese artist Hikaru Utada. This song and its usage for the film's main theme is revealed before the actual release of the film itself, and once topped the charts in Japanese music platforms.
Soundtrack albums[]
Neon Genesis Evangelion[]
- Main article: Neon Genesis Evangelion (soundtrack)
The first soundtrack for the television show, it was released on 22 November 1995. It contains songs used in the first half of the series, as well as the director's edit of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis". Also included are three versions of "Fly Me to the Moon".
Neon Genesis Evangelion II[]
- Main article: Neon Genesis Evangelion II
The second soundtrack released for the series, Neon Genesis Evangelion II, was released on 16 February 1996. A new vocal song, "Premonition", was recorded for the album by Yoko Takahashi, and the TV size edit of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" was also included. The end of the album contains five versions of "Fly Me to the Moon" used in the credits of each episode.
Neon Genesis Evangelion III[]
- Main article: Neon Genesis Evangelion III
The last soundtrack for the original series, Neon Genesis Evangelion III was released on 22 May 1996. It contains songs used in the second half of the series, as well as two new vocal tracks, "Eternal Embrace" and "Happiness Smells of Sin". The last third of the album is taken up by the many alternate versions of "Fly Me to the Moon" used in the show's credits.
Evangelion: Death[]
- Main article: Evangelion: Death (soundtrack)
The soundtrack for the film Death and Rebirth, released on 11 June 1997. It contains the classical music and original tracks used in the DEATH portion of the film, as well as a bonus track from REBIRTH. Two songs featured in The End of Evangelion are also on this album instead of that film's soundtrack.
The End of Evangelion[]
- Main article: The End of Evangelion (soundtrack)
The soundtrack for the 1997 film of the same name, released on 26 September 1997. It contains 14 uncut tracks used in the film, including the director's edit of "Komm, süsser Tod", and the credits song "Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours-". The album was released in North America by Geneon Entertainment on 11 May 2004.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: S² Works[]
- Main article: Neon Genesis Evangelion: S² Works
A 7 disc collection of nearly every song recorded for the original series, including unused and unreleased tracks. Also included are alternate takes of existing songs, with certain instruments removed or the tempo altered. It was released on 04 December 1998.
Music from Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone[]
- Main article: Music from Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
The first soundtrack for the film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, released on 25 September 2007. It contains the majority of the music used in the film, but the tracks are not edited for time.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Original Soundtrack[]
- Main article: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Original Soundtrack
The second soundtrack for the film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, released on 25 May 2008. It contains every song used in the film, but the tracks are edited for the length they play on screen, and are named with their production codes. Also included are several vocal songs, such as the faintly heard music on Shinji's SDAT player, and the credits song Beautiful World.
Music from Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance[]
- Main article: Music from Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Original Soundtrack[]
The soundtrack for the film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, released on 08 July 2009. It expands upon the previous work, adding more english language choir tracks, and several remakes of songs from the original series. The credits song, "Beautiful World Planitb Acoustica Mix", is not included in this album and was released on a later single.
Music from Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo[]
- Main article: Music from Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
The two disc soundtrack to Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, it was released on 28 November 2012. It contains every song used in the film uncut for time. Many of the songs feature large choirs, with lyrics by Mike Wyzgowski. The first disc plays these songs in chronological film order, while the second disc is mostly piano tracks.
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Original Soundtrack[]
- Main article: Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Original Soundtrack
The second soundtrack for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, released on 24 May 2013, as a first press release with the Blu-Ray/DVD Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo. It contains every song used in the film, but the tracks are edited for the length they play on screen, and are named with their production codes. The credit song, "Sakura Nagashi" is also included.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Original Soundtrack (2014HR Remaster Ver.)[]
Remaster that was released digitally on 05 November 2014.[1]
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Original Soundtrack (2014HR Remaster Ver.)[]
Remaster that was released digitally on 05 November 2014.[2]
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Original Soundtrack (2014HR Remaster Ver.)[]
Remaster that was released digitally on 05 November 2014.[3]
Music from "Shin Evangelion": Evangelion: 3.0+1.0[]
- Main article: Music from "Shin Evangelion": Evangelion: 3.0+1.0
The three disc soundtrack to Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time, it was released on 21 March 2021.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time Original Soundtrack[]
The second soundtrack for the film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time, released on 24 May 2023, included within the home release of Evangelion: 3.33+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time Limited Edition was released on 08 March 2023 by King Records Co., Ltd..[4]
Compilation albums[]
Neon Genesis Evangelion Decade[]
- Main article: Neon Genesis Evangelion Decade
Released for the 10th anniversary of the original series' run, Evangelion Decade hit shelves on 26 November 2005. It consists of nearly every vocal song recorded for the television show and films, as well as new versions of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" and "Soul's Refrain" sung by Yoko Takahashi.
The Day of Second Impact[]
- Main article: The Day of Second Impact
A collection of seemingly unrelated songs from prior Evangelion albums, it was released on 13 September 2000 to coincide with the fictional date of its title event. The last track on the disc, a strings version of "Jesus bleibet meine Freude", was used as the ending credits of The End of Evangelion for the initial home releases.
The Birthday of Rei Ayanami[]
- Main article: The Birthday of Rei Ayanami
Released on 30 March 2001, The Birthday of Rei Ayanami was actually released according to her voice actor, Megumi Hayashibara's birthday. The album contains three songs performed by the title voice actor, including new versions of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" and "Soul's Refrain". The rest of the tracks are related to Rei whenever she appears onscreen.
Refrain of Evangelion[]
- Main article: Refrain of Evangelion
Released on 26 May 2003, Refrain of Evangelion is a compilation of 26 songs from the anime series and its films. This album marked the first time "Everything You've Ever Dreamed" was released outside of Neon Genesis Evangelion: S² Works.
A.T.EVA01 Reference CD[]
- Main article: A.T.EVA01 Reference CD
A CD packaged with a pair of Evangelion-style headphones. It contains several vocal theme songs from the series.
YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO WORKING MUSIC CD[]
- Main article: YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO WORKING MUSIC CD
It was included with the special edition of volume 14 of Neon Genesis Evangelion on 20 November 2014.
Fifty~Fifty[]
- Main article: Fifty~Fifty
Album compilation by Megumi Hayashibara. It was released on 30 March 2018.
EVANGELION EXTREME[]
- Main article: EVANGELION EXTREME
Mini album compilation by Yoko Takahashi. It was released on 22 May 2019.
EVANGELION FINALLY[]
- Main article: EVANGELION FINALLY
Album compilation by Yoko Takahashi and Megumi Hayashibara. It was released on 07 October 2020.
EVANGELION MUSIC SELECTION Type Nippon TV[]
- Main article: EVANGELION MUSIC SELECTION Type Nippon TV
Included with the Evangelion themed CD recorder released by I-O Data (CDRI-W24AI2/EVA).[5]
EVANGELION EXPO x Spotify collaboration[]
- Main article: EVANGELION EXPO x Spotify collaboration
Playlist compilation collaboration between EVANGELION EXPO x Spotify. It was released on September 2024.
Arranged albums[]
Evangelion-VOX[]
- Main article: Evangelion-VOX
A hip-hop/rap remix album of tracks from the original series, it was released on 03 December 1997. Many of the songs were performed by Loren & Mash, the duo who created the remix "Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours-" from The End of Evangelion. Songs from this album were also performed live in the Evangelion Symphony concert.
Evangelion Symphony[]
- Main article: Evangelion Symphony
A recording of the 1997 performance at Bunkamura Orchard Hall, featuring orchestral renditions of the most iconic songs in the series. The original voice actors appeared as MCs for the concert, and several of their interludes are included on the album. A video recording of the performance was also released on VHS and Laserdisc. The CD was released on 22 December 1997.
Evangelion Wind Symphony[]
- Main article: Evangelion Wind Symphony
A two volume collection of songs from the series arranged in a marching band brass style, they were released 09 December 2009. In the place of traditional strings, wind instruments such as flutes are substituted. While some songs are simply remade, others, like "Decisive Battle", are changed dramatically to take advantage of the style and feature new vocals.
PIANO-BURST ~KAKUSEI~[]
- Main article: PIANO-BURST ~KAKUSEI~
Album with piano arrangements by Noriyuki Kamikura, released on 05 October 2011. [6]
EVER JAZZ[]
- Main article: EVER JAZZ
Album with jazz covers of Evangelion's famous songs by All That Jazz. It was released on 03 October 2012.
EVAIOLIN:1.0[]
- Main article: EVAIOLIN:1.0
Album with violin covers of Evangelion's famous songs by NAOrchestra (Naoko Ishibashi). It was released on 14 November 2012.[7]
Evangelion New Theatrical Edition 3nd Imp͡act ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK[]
The soundtrack of the game Evangelion New Theatrical Edition: 3nd Impact with different arrangements.
Evangelion PianoForte #1[]
- Main article: Evangelion PianoForte #1
It was released on 23 October 2013.
The world! EVAngelion JAZZ night =The Tokyo III Jazz club=[]
It was released on 24 December 2014.
OUTTAKES FROM EVANGELION (VOL.1)[]
- Main article: OUTTAKES FROM EVANGELION (VOL.1)
It was released on 30 July 2016.
Shin Godzilla vs. Evangelion Symphony[]
- Main article: Shin Godzilla vs. Evangelion Symphony
The Shiro Sagisu's first live symphony in 20 years. Recorded at Bunkamura Orchard Hall on 22 May 2017 and 23 May 2017. It was released on 27 December 2017.[8]
EVANGELION INFINITY[]
- Main article: EVANGELION INFINITY
It was released on 21 July 2021 as a three disc set. [9]
Studio albums[]
Evangelion Classical[]
- Main article: Evangelion Classical
A four album collection of the classical songs featured in the anime, Death and Rebirth, and The End of Evangelion. The first contains the entirety of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The second is a two disc recording of Verdi's Requiem, of which Dies Irae previously appeared on Neon Genesis Evangelion Addition. The third contains a complete recording of Handel's Messiah across two discs. The fourth contains several compositions by J.S. Bach.
Refrain, The Songs Were Inspired by Evangelion[]
- Main article: Refrain, The Songs Were Inspired by Evangelion
A vocal arrangement album, Refrain -the songs were inspired by Evangelion- was released on 06 November 1997. It contains remixes of Yoko Takahashi's Evangelion theme songs, as well as instrumental arrangements by Tony Orly.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Addition[]
- Main article: Neon Genesis Evangelion Addition
The fourth album for the original series, Evangelion Addition was released on 21 December 1996. It includes a version of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" sung by Asuka, Misato, and Rei's voice actors, as well as full versions of the classical songs used in the later episodes. The biggest feature of the album is a comedic drama track with the original voice actors reprising their roles.
Singles[]
Fly Me to the Moon[]
- Main article: Fly Me to the Moon (single)
One of the first singles for the franchise, "Fly Me to the Moon" was released on 25 October 1995. It contains the Claire and '4-beat' versions of Fly Me to the Moon, as well as their instrumental cuts.[10]
A Cruel Angel's Thesis/Fly Me to the Moon[]
One of the first singles, this two track release contained the Claire version of "Fly Me to the Moon" and the full cut of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis". It was released on 25 October 1995.[11]
A Cruel Angel's Thesis/Tsuki no Meikyuu[]
- Main article: Zankoku na Tenshi no These (Single)
One of the first singles, it was released on 25 October 1995. It contains the titular songs and their instrumental versions.[12]
Tamashii no Rufuran/Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore[]
- Main article: Tamashii no Rufuran/Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore (single)
A single released on 21 February 1997 containing the two theme songs for DEATH and REBIRTH. Instrumental versions of both songs were also included.[13]
-THANATOS-IF I CAN'T BE YOURS-[]
- Main article: -THANATOS-IF I CAN'T BE YOURS- (single)
The single for The End of Evangelion released on 01 August 1997.[14]
Zankoku na Tenshi no These/FLY ME TO THE MOON[]
A comemorative release of the 1995 single, A Cruel Angel's Thesis / FLY ME TO THE MOON. It was released on 26 March 2003 as part of Evangelion's tenth anniversary. Also included on the disc was the Director's Edit of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" and instrumental versions of both songs.[15]
Tamashii no Rufuran/-THANATOS-IF I CAN'T BE YOURS-[]
A single released on 24 May 2006 containing the titular songs along with "Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore", and an instrumental version of "Tamashii no Rufuran". The only new song was a remix of "Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours-" with the subtitle "Nine Years After Mix."[16]
Zankoku na Tenshi no These 2009 VERSION[]
- Main article: Zankoku na Tenshi no These 2009 VERSION
A remake of "Fly Me to the Moon" and "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" released near Evangelion 2.0 on 13 May 2009. The album also included the original song "One Little Wish", and instrumental versions of all three songs. Each track was performed by Yoko Takahashi.[17]
Shuuketsu no Sono he[]
- Main article: Shuuketsu no Sono he (single)
Featured in the CR Neon Genesis Evangelion ~The Beginning and the End~ pachinko machine, "Shuuketsu no Sono he" was released as a CD single on 22 April 2009.
Les Bêtes-Royal Mirrorball Remix[]
- Main article: Les Bêtes-Royal Mirrorball Remix
It was released as a digital single on 27 June 2009.
Doukoku e no Monorogu[]
- Main article: Doukoku e no Monorogu (Single)
It was released on 28 April 2010. It is the theme of the Neon Genesis Evangelion ~Tamashi no Kiseki~ pachislot machine.
Shuuketsu no Sadame[]
- Main article: Shuuketsu no Sadame (single)
It was released on 21 July 2010. It contains the theme song of the CR Evangelion ~Hajimari no fukuin~ (CRヱヴァンゲリヲン 〜始まりの福音〜, CR Evangelion: Evangelical of the beginnings?) pachinko game.
Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore ~2012 Version~[]
- Main article: Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore ~2012 Version~
A version of the Death and Rebirth single performed by Asuka's voice actress, Yuko Miyamura. The song was featured in the CR Evangelion 7 pachinko machine, and released as a CD on 11 January 2012. The CD release also includes an original song, "Shiawase no betsumei", and instrumental versions of both songs.[18]
Shibashi Sora ni Inorite[]
- Main article: Shibashi Sora ni Inorite (single)
Featured in the Pachislot EVANGELION pachislot machine, "Shibashi Sora ni Inorite" was released as a CD single on 27 March 2013.
Welcome to the stage![]
- Main article: Welcome to the stage! (single)
It is a collaboration between Yoko Takahashi and Shirō Sagisu that was part of the Godzilla VS Evangelion. It was released as a single on 22 March 2017. [19]
Zankoku na Tenshi no These/Tamashii no Rufuran[]
- Main article: Zankoku na Tenshi no These/Tamashii no Rufuran (single)
It was released as a single on 20 June 2018. [20]
0902 The Final Decision....alterna orchestra[]
- Main article: 0902 The Final Decision....alterna orchestra (single)
It was released as a digital single on 24 April 2019. [21]
EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 AVANT 1 (First 10 min 40 sec 00 f) 0706 Edition BGM Collection[]
It was released as a single on 28 August 2019. [22]
Nyankoku na Nyanko no These[]
- Main article: Nyankoku na Nyanko no These
Featured in the Evangelion x Nyanko Daisensou collaboration, it was released digitally on 23 January 2021.
Shiro SAGISU what if? Yoko TAKAHASHI ver.[]
- Main article: Shiro SAGISU what if? Yoko TAKAHASHI ver.
It was released digitally on 31 August 2021.
Final Call[]
- Main article: Final Call (single)
Single by Yoko Takahashi for the machine Neon Genesis Evangelion ~Roar to the Future~, released on 20 December 2021.
Teardrops of hope[]
- Main article: Teardrops of hope (single)
It was released on 19 December 2022[23]. It is the theme song of the P Godzilla vs. Evangelion ~G Cell Awakening~ pachinko machine.[24]
Shuuketsu no Hate ni[]
- Main article: Shuuketsu no Hate ni (single)
It was released on 21 December 2022. It is the theme song of the P Godzilla vs. Evangelion ~G Cell Awakening~ pachinko machine.[25]
EVANGELION ETERNALLY[]
- Main article: EVANGELION ETERNALLY
It was released on 10 May 2023. It is a collection of previous singles and a new theme ("Tsumi to Batsu - Inorazaru Mono yo") for the S.J.H.U. PROJECT Shin Universe Robo.[26]
Shuketsu no Yari/Shuketsu no Hajimari[]
- Main article: Shuketsu no Yari/Shuketsu no Hajimari
It was released on 06 December 2023. It is a single for the new Pachinko Shin Evangelion machine.
References[]
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- ↑ http://vgmdb.net/album/35756
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