Evangelion: You Can (Not) Survive XR Ride

A High-Speed VR Battle Through a Legendary Anime.

Universal Studios Japan partnered with GroundWorks, licensor of the iconic Evangelion franchise, to reimagine the beloved IP as a high-speed, full-sensory thrill ride. I led art and creative direction for Evangelion: You Can (Not) Survive—a next-gen VR roller coaster experience featuring fully immersive 360° animation synced to real-world motion. The attraction combined all-new scenic design with an award-winning queue app (350,000+ downloads), drawing guests into the world of Evangelion before they even boarded the ride.

With an 88% guest satisfaction score—the highest in the park that season—the attraction set a new benchmark for immersive anime-based rides and ushered in a new era of VR at Universal Studios Japan.

Screenshots from the Evangelion: You Can (Not) Survive mobile app designed to be played while you wait in line at the attraction. Playing through 3 levels to stop a digital virus attack unlocks character bios, artwork, and more from the anime series.