Studio Khara, the animation studio belonging to Khara Inc. — the production company headed by Hideaki Anno — celebrated its 20th anniversary on September 15, 2026. The studio’s official X (formerly Twitter) account marked the occasion, prompting an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans around the world.
Origins of Khara and Studio Khara
Khara Inc. was founded on May 17, 2006. The company name derives from the Greek word for “joy,” and both the company logo’s handwritten lettering and that of Studio Khara were designed by Moyoco Anno, a company director. Studio Khara itself was established on September 15 of the same year, created specifically to handle animation production for the Evangelion Rebuild (ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版) film series.
Two Decades of Landmark Works
Over the past twenty years, Studio Khara has been behind some of anime’s most talked-about productions:
- Shin Evangelion Theatrical Version (2021) — the concluding chapter of the Evangelion Rebuild series, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and self-produced and co-distributed by Khara
- Shin Ultraman (2022) — a live-action film planned and scripted by Anno
- Shin Kamen Rider (2023) — written and directed by Anno himself
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025) — a co-production with Sunrise, marking the first collaboration between the two studios, directed by Tsurumaki
In 2026, Khara hosted the “EVANGELION:30+;” festival in February to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion franchise. In June, it was announced that Studio Khara and Masahiro Maeda would serve as key staff on BAAHUBALI: THE ETERNAL WAR PART 1, a feature-length anime set in the world of the acclaimed Indian Baahubali film series.
Additionally, a brand-new Evangelion anime series has been confirmed, with Studio Khara and CloverWorks handling animation production under directors Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe. Further details are eagerly awaited by fans.
A Heartfelt Thank-You to Supporters
On its official X account, Studio Khara expressed its gratitude, writing: “The fact that we have been able to walk this path for 20 long years is entirely thanks to the support of everyone who has cheered us on. To all of you who have supported us over the years — we are truly grateful.” The studio closed with a warm request for continued support going forward.
Fans responded enthusiastically across social media, with comments such as “Congratulations!”, “I’ll keep watching your works forever!!”, “Please take care of your health, everyone on the team,” and “Can’t wait for the new series!” — a testament to the deep affection the global fanbase holds for the studio.
Now entering its third decade, Studio Khara remains one of the most closely watched names in the anime industry, with fans worldwide eagerly anticipating what comes next.
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