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What Is The 'McDonald’s x Evangelion' Collaboration? The 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' Collab And Its Memes Explained
The unexpected McDonald’s x Evangelion collaboration announcement has gained the attention of both anime enthusiasts and fast-food fans since its reveal in late December 2024.
Set to launch on January 6th, 2025, this partnership between the iconic mecha anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan is triggering anticipation among fans, who are already sharing an array of memes and fan art celebrating this unique union.
The buzz around this collaboration has also raised questions like, "How will this collab unfold in early 2025, and what creative expressions will it inspire among fans?" Let's delve into the details.
What Is The McDonald’s x Evangelion Collaboration?
On December 19th, 2024, McDonald's Japan officially revealed details about its collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion. The promotional trailer features characters from the anime, along with their original voice actors narrating about the special hamburgers customized for this collaboration.
Centered around this collaboration are exciting new menu items and collectible merchandise that celebrate both the franchise and its fans. The collaboration will run until early February 2025, offering a unique opportunity for fans to engage with the world of the apocalyptic mecha anime.
How Is The McDonald’s x Evangelion Collaboration Being Memed Online?
The announcement has triggered a range of creative memes and fan art on social media, as fans merged both concepts into the same universe. For example, on December 27th, 2024, X user @fusazakura_ shared a hilarious piece of fan art depicting a McDonald's employee piloting an EVA unit.
Similarly, another fan art by user @kamminchu featured an EVA unit enjoying McDonald's fries, further showcasing how humor can unite fans with shared interests in this unusual crossover.
For the full details on the McDonald’s x Evangelion collaboration, including updates and fan reactions, be sure to check out our full entry about the meme here.
