★ PRE-ANIME 1st PRINT ★ 1995 ★ Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol.1 1st Print Edition 1995 Japanese Manga Kadokawa rare

🟣 Authentic First Print from Japan 🟢

🤖 RARE 1st PRINT — September 1995 — Printed BEFORE the legendary TV anime aired (October 1995). A true pre-phenomenon first print from the small initial run. 📘 Product Overview

This is a rare 1st print edition of Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 1, originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten in September 1995 under the Kadokawa Comics Ace imprint. Illustrated by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto — the anime's legendary character designer — with the original story by GAINAX, the manga follows Shinji Ikari, a boy chosen to pilot the enigmatic Evangelion Unit-01 against the mysterious Angels.

Critically, this first print was released one month before the TV anime began airing — meaning the initial print run came from an era when nobody knew Evangelion would become one of the most influential anime franchises in history. Authentic pre-anime first prints are exceptionally difficult to find.

📋 Specifications Title Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) Volume Vol. 1 (Single Volume) Edition 1st Print Edition (初版) Publication Date September 1995 (Heisei 7) — pre-dates the TV anime Imprint Kadokawa Comics Ace (角川コミックス・エース) Art Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (貞本義行) — anime character designer Original Story GAINAX Publisher Kadokawa Shoten (角川書店), Japan Language Japanese Format Black & White Manga (Tankobon) Originally Serialized In Monthly Shonen Ace (月刊少年エース, 1995) 🔍 Condition Details (Honest Disclosure)

This book is 30+ years old. Please review all photos carefully before purchase. All flaws disclosed honestly.

✅ Positive Points

• Confirmed 1st print via colophon (奥付)
• Complete volume — no missing pages (落丁なし)
• Binding intact, all pages readable

⚠️ Flaws to Note

• Age-related yellowing typical of a 1995 print
• Minor cover wear consistent with age (30+ years old)
• Please review all photos for exact condition

⚠️ NOTE: This is a vintage book over 30 years old. Some signs of age are unavoidable. Sold as-is — please review photos carefully. 🎭 Genres Mecha Sci-Fi Psychological Apocalyptic Drama ✨ Why This Volume Is Special

• Authentic 1st print from September 1995 — confirmed by colophon (奥付)
• Printed BEFORE the TV anime aired — a pre-phenomenon first print from the small initial run
• Art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the anime's own character designer
• The origin of one of the most influential anime/manga franchises ever
• Series sold 25+ million copies; franchise revived globally by the Rebuild films (2007–2021)
• 30+ years old — true Heisei-era vintage collector's item
• High-grade copies (BGS / CGC 9.0+) command premium prices
• An essential piece for any serious manga or Evangelion collection

💎 Collector's Note: Evangelion Vol. 1 first prints from 1995 hold a unique place in manga history — released just before the anime redefined the medium. With the franchise's enduring global popularity through the Rebuild films and endless collaborations, authentic pre-anime first prints continue to appreciate. A cornerstone piece for 90s anime collectors. 📦 Shipping & Notes

• Ships from Japan with extra-secure packaging (bubble wrap + rigid box)
• Fully tracked & insured via EMS (3–7 days)
• Sold as-is — please review all photos carefully before purchase
• Any questions? Feel free to message before purchase

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