In an attempt to bring some optimism to this thread, remember, this is different from the previous delay and years of uncertainty. The film is done. It has been shown to people. When the time is right, it can rolled out pretty quickly I imagine.

So people know, the Japanese government has stated that the goal of the state of emergency was to reduce numbers to 500 a day in Tokyo. If they get that, the emergency will be lifted on the 7th. However, even if they get that mark, I imagine the numbers will just spike again as soon as it's lifted, ...

How dare Khara and Anno not account for the Covid pandemic in 2020! Incompetent pricks, am I right?

>Imaging delaying a movie twice due to a memevirus Man I don't care. Saying shit like this after how many people have died is disguting. Fuck off. I concur, please fuck off doomer. Aside from the fact it's killed a shit load of people even at a 1.0% death rate, people constantly lose sight of the b...

I'd be okay with February 27, not that much longer. I don't know if that'll be enough time to get the virus to a manageable level in Japan, but I have more Faith in their population than some others.

Yeah it's not happening. I never said it should, it's just brutal because that's how a lot of movies are getting released now, but it's not a viable option for Eva.

I tried to warn people, I tried to warn myself, but man does this hurt. To come so damn close to release only for it go back to TBA after 8 years of waiting really sucks. To see so many other anime films from Demon Slayer to Pokemon get a release while infections were down only for numbers to explod...

Honestly, the ONLY REAL spoilers I want thus far are: 1. Does Shinji manage to reconcile with Misato and Asuka? 2. Does it have an ending where the cast are SOMEWHAT okay? And NOT an esoteric ending of Shinji leaving everyone as part of an "adult" message of "moving on". Everyth...

BTW, since this thread started, I've been checking out this Reddit thread. I don't think I've seen a single rumor posted on it that has been even remotely true. Seeing as the source of this was just some guy posting a list over a year ago, I'd say this game is non-existent.

And the countdown will continue until there is any announcement by Khara. The state of emergency by Japan is reportedly going to ask venues to keep at half capacity. So the movie would be able to release under those circumstances. The question however is, would Toho/Toei want to release it with thos...

Yeah, nobody jump off a bridge yet, they're still selling tickets, just that they have to follow new protocols... For now.

ShinjiStranglesAsuka#905224 wrote:Imagine if they decide to lockdown theaters on January 22nd!

That's what happened to the third Fate/Heaven's Feel film last March, lockdown the day before.

That said, Suga must be an Eva fan based on how reluctant he has been in restricting anything.

Okay, cool. Hopefully they don't have to expand it before the release date.

http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/188361 Courtesy of Xard. ”[Good News] Eva confirmed to be a huge hit! Even if State of Emergency is declared revision has been made so locations with admission limits such as theatres and movie theatres will not be included as target of restrictions!!” I hope that's ...

Yeah I haven't seen anything about theaters, but there may be an issue. They will be probably asking people to not engage in non essential activity after 8PM. That's a lot of potential showings lost, and I could see the distributors voluntarily delay if they think they can maximize profits later.

LightDragonman#905112 wrote:It mainly seems to be focused on the Tokyo area, so it could still be released elsewhere in Japan.

I'm skeptical they would release it without including the largest economic market in the country.

ShinjiStranglesAsuka#905086 wrote: We should be ok for scheduled release date.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/ ... claration/

Already switching gears towards a declaration. Based on other reports it sounds like a sure thing now.

I saw someone compare her outfit to Buzz Lightyear which I feel is fairly accurate.

If it's any consolation, the Japanese central government basically said, "nah" to Tokyo's request for a state of emergency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/ ... on-doubts/

They may have to change their mind later, but we'll see.

It could still be possible for the film to meet it's release date if restrictions are put in place. I gather bars and clubs are the primary focus of the government as they have been generally the biggest source of the spread of the virus. However, the legitimately unparalleled box office success of ...