What is Neon Genesis Evangelion ending song?
What is Neon Genesis Evangelion ending song?
Fly Me to the Moon
“Fly Me to the Moon” is one of the theme songs in the Neon Genesis Evangelion series. In the anime it was used as the ending theme.
Why is Fly Me to the Moon in Evangelion?
The simple answer is licensing fees. An individual with knowledge of the production told TheWrap that Netflix worked with Gainax, the Japanese studio that made the original anime series, when licensing the 26-episode show for its new English-language voice cast version.
Which version of Fly Me to the Moon is in Evangelion?
Versions for Evangelion
| Episode | Release Title | Version |
|---|---|---|
| #10 (Original) | FLY ME TO THE MOON | NORMAL/YOKO TAKAHASHI |
| #10 (Renewal) | na | Asuka Main (Entering Chorus)/NORMAL Orchestra |
| #11 (Original) | FLY ME TO THE MOON | NORMAL/CLAIRE |
| #11 (Renewal) | na | Rei, Asuka, Misato Ver./NORMAL Orchestra² |
Why is Evangelion ending Different on Netflix?
It’s just not the same! Netflix reportedly deemed the licensing fee to use “Fly Me to the Moon” in the Evangelion re-release be too expensive, so they opted to leave it out of this re-release. It’s worth noting that the song is still featured in the Netflix re-releases in other countries, like Japan.
Why couldn’t Netflix get Fly Me to the Moon for Evangelion?
Netflix didn’t acquire the license for the song because of its price for global use, a unnamed source with knowledge of the production told The Wrap. The “Fly Me to the Moon” outro is available for those using Netflix in Japan.
How much did Netflix buy Evangelion for?
In the end, Netflix did pick up global streaming rights to both the TV series and the movies — a deal that likely cost north of $3 million, by conservative estimates. In every Netflix market around the world, Evangelion is available to stream.
