Summary • Gainax, the original animation studio for Evangelion, was formally dissolved as of December 10, 2025 • Studio Khara and Hideaki Anno issued statements reflecting on the collapse and steps to preserve Gainax’s remaining works

The Japanese animation studio Gainax, renowned as a pillar of the industry and the original production house behind the OG Neon Genesis Evangelion series, has formally ceased to exist. Gainax, which was founded in 1984, completed its bankruptcy proceedings and was legally dissolved as of December 10, 2025. The studio's decline began around 2012, accelerating due to years of mismanagement, including the establishment of regional affiliate companies, unrealized business plans, and the accumulation of massive debts. The crisis came to a head following the 2

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