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The Weeknd Samples Evangelion in Tokyo Debut
21 Sep
Summary
- The Weeknd debuted a new song sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion in Tokyo.
- He performed with Yoko Takahashi, singer of 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis'.
- The performance included visuals from NieR:Automata and Evangelion.
The Weeknd launched the latest leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour in Tokyo on September 19, 2026, with a remarkable debut. He presented a new song sampling the beloved anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, performing it with Yoko Takahashi, the vocalist behind the series' opening theme, "A Cruel Angel's Thesis."
The concert at Tokyo's Belluna Dome featured a visual presentation curated by Yoko Taro, incorporating elements from his game NieR:Automata and Neon Genesis Evangelion. This collaboration highlighted a unique fusion of music and visual media.
This performance occurred during a period of significant artistic output for Abel Tesfaye, who had released two albums since the tour's 2022 commencement: a soundtrack for The Idol in 2023 and his final release as The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow, in 2025.
