Gainax dissolved; Evangelion creator regrets lost friendships.

Gainax, the influential anime studio behind classics like Evangelion, has officially dissolved after years of financial struggles and controversies.

Gainax has officially closed its doors. Known for classics like Evangelion and Gurren Lagann, this studio has left a lasting mark on anime. Yet, as revealed by Hideaki Anno on December 11, Gainax has been fully dissolved as of December 10. Founded on Christmas Eve in 1984, they barely missed their 41st birthday due to years of instability and poor management decisions.

Despite a legacy of brilliance, Gainax struggled with shady accounting practices and scandals that tarnished its reputation. Anno expressed sadness over the dissolution but acknowledged the hard work of those who tried to keep the studio afloat. In the end, Gainax’s story echoes the complex themes of its own works—leaving us to ponder whether to celebrate the past or mourn the lost friendships as the anime landscape moves on without it.

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