Rei Ayanami Reimagined as an Elegant Japanese Doll — Yoshitoku x F:NEX Collaboration for Evangelion’s 30th Anniversary
FURYU’s premium hobby label F:NEX has transformed Rei Ayanami from Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition into a Japanese doll figure. Created as a special piece celebrating Evangelion’s 30th anniversary, the figure is a collaboration between century-old doll maker Yoshitoku and F:NEX.
The coloring, evoking her plugsuit’s blue and silver tones, is rendered through luxurious real kimono fabric — woven brocade from Kyoto’s renowned textile house Nishimura Shoji Shoten (founded 1828) for the kimono, and from Nishijin-ori weaver Morisan (founded 1921) for the obi sash — blending the character’s identity with the beauty unique to traditional Japanese dolls. Her quiet, dignified presence captures Rei’s essence perfectly.
Shikinami Asuka Langley has also been reimagined as a companion Japanese doll, and a two-figure set bundled with a special folding screen (byobu) is available as well.
Development Timeline
Release
Pre-order Deadline
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Product Specifications
| Product Name | Ayanami Rei -Japanese Doll- |
| Series | Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition |
| Manufacturer / Distributor | FURYU |
| Costume / Dressing | Yoshitoku |
| Pre-Order Period | Jul 25, 2026 10:00 – Sep 15, 2026 23:59 (JST) |
| Estimated Shipping | Jul 2027 |
| Scale | 1/4 scale |
| Size | Approx. 445 mm tall (base included) |
| Price | 198,000 yen (tax included) |
| Material | Painted plastic complete figure |
| Sculptor | Kadetaka (Roys Entertainment) |
| Paintwork | B_Sachi |
| Exclusive | FURYU HOBBY MALL Exclusive, made-to-order (limit 6 per person) |
| Set Option | Ayanami Rei & Shikinami Asuka Langley 2-figure set, 396,000 yen (tax included, includes special folding screen) |
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- Ayanami Rei -Japanese Doll- 1/4 (FURYU HOBBY MALL)
- Ayanami Rei & Shikinami Asuka Langley Set -Japanese Doll- 1/4 (FURYU HOBBY MALL, Set)
