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A cosplay gathering based on one of the most influential works is returning as the Evangelion Cosplay Gathering has been announced for FanimeCon 2023.

Evangelion Gathering will be hosted during FanimeCon by Dark Lord of the Fluff Cosplay. No official date, time or location has been announced yet but the goal is for it to take place on May 28th.

As the title suggests, the gathering is open to all Evangelioncosplayers. This includes the original series and the Rebuild film saga.

Cosplayers who plan to attend the gatherings should be aware that FanimeCon staff will be present to take photos. Those who do not wish to have their photo taken are asked not to participate. If someone remains with a group during the photoshoot, they will be considered to have given consent to being photographed.

FanimeCon 2023 will take place during the Memorial Day Weekend at the San Jose Convention Center along with the surrounding locations. More information about the event will be available in the coming months. Registration for FanimeCon 2023 has opened with all the details available online.

Set 15 years after cataclysm attack, Neon Genesis Evangelionfollows the story of Shinji as he is recruited by his father to pilot an Evangelion into combat against creatures dubbed Angels. The series has been highly praised for deconstruction the mech genre while also exploring complex religious themes that explore the meaning of individuality, freedom and personal choice.

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