'Interceptor Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch' Finally Launches on April 24, 2026! First Unveiling of 'Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION', Crowning a Full Day of 'Eva' Experiences!
Huis Ten Bosch launches Japan's first 8K ride, 'Evangelion the Ride - 8K -', on April 24, 2026. A special night show featuring singer Yoko Takahashi was unveiled in advance.
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Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park resort in Nagasaki Prefecture branded as a "longed-for different world," will finally launch "Interceptor Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch" starting the day after tomorrow, Friday, April 24. This includes the opening of Japan's first (*1) 8K ride attraction, "Evangelion the Ride - 8K -".
The Evangelion experience at Huis Ten Bosch can be enjoyed all day long, featuring "Evangelion the Ride - 8K -," which offers the greatest excitement in history, along with rally attractions, gourmet food, merchandise, and a night show.
Concluding this full day of Evangelion experiences is a special version of "Shower of Lights" called "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION." This spectacular light and entertainment show fuses live music, fireworks, and light, themed around the classical music featured in "Evangelion."
Today, Wednesday, April 22, a ceremony was held ahead of the opening. Along with a spectacular performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band, singer Yoko Takahashi and "Evangelion" fans gathered at the venue to declare the launch of "Interceptor Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Furthermore, at 19:30 today, "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" was unveiled for the first time, allowing invited guests to fully immerse themselves in the worldview of "Evangelion." During the special night show, Yoko Takahashi sang "Tamashii no Refrain (Soul's Refrain)" and "Zankoku na Tenshi no These (A Cruel Angel's Thesis)" against the backdrop of a spectacular show that stood out beautifully against the cityscape. Her stunning live vocals synchronized with fountains, searchlights, and fireworks, enveloping the guests in emotion. Together with Ms. Takahashi, many Evangelion fans celebrated the launch of "Interceptor Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Special Night Show
A Spectacular Light Entertainment Show to Fully Enjoy the World of "Evangelion" Amidst a European Cityscape
As the European-style streets were tinted with even softer lighting reflecting off the rain, about 360 "Evangelion" fans who had won tickets to view the night show gathered on the viewing deck at the Water Garden, the largest in the park, filled with anticipation and excitement.
Around 19:30, a spectacular light entertainment show spread across the area. It featured meticulously crafted light direction, a collaboration between the impressive fountains boasting a maximum height of 20 meters and the lighting of the Domtoren tower, all themed around the classical music used in "Evangelion."
Then, around 19:45, singer Yoko Takahashi appeared and performed two of her signature songs: the theme song "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" from the 1995 broadcast of "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and "Soul's Refrain," the theme song for the 1997 movie "Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth." The fountain show and searchlights matching her beautiful singing voice were a one-night-only special production, maximizing the expression of the "Evangelion" worldview and resulting in a one-of-a-kind light entertainment spectacle.
When Yoko Takahashi commented, "I'm truly happy to be able to perform in such a wonderful place," the invited guests erupted into loud applause and cheers. She added, "The view of Huis Ten Bosch, the experience of feeling like I've become a NERV staff member, and riding the attraction... it was all truly amazing!"
Yoko Takahashi during the "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" performance.
"Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" will be available for viewing from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, September 13.
Guest Comments
Tokyo, 30s, Group
"'Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION' was incredibly well put together—the fountains, the lights, the final fireworks, and the show itself were amazing. This has become a lifelong memory!"
"Ms. Takahashi's singing (during the special night show) was the best, an overwhelming performance as always. I was deeply moved."
[About Huis Ten Bosch]
Huis Ten Bosch continues to accelerate its "Thrills, one after another!" with the continuous introduction of new large-scale attractions and entertainment.
In March 2024, the deep-sea-themed immersive attraction "Mission Deep Sea Xsense Ride" debuted, offering an immersive ride experience that stimulates the five senses. In June 2025, a momentous year marking Miffy's 70th anniversary, the world's only (*2) area, "Miffy Wonder Square," will open. It will offer immersive experiences akin to stepping into a picture book, as well as Japan's first...
The Evangelion experience at Huis Ten Bosch can be enjoyed all day long, featuring "Evangelion the Ride - 8K -," which offers the greatest excitement in history, along with rally attractions, gourmet food, merchandise, and a night show.
Concluding this full day of Evangelion experiences is a special version of "Shower of Lights" called "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION." This spectacular light and entertainment show fuses live music, fireworks, and light, themed around the classical music featured in "Evangelion."
Today, Wednesday, April 22, a ceremony was held ahead of the opening. Along with a spectacular performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band, singer Yoko Takahashi and "Evangelion" fans gathered at the venue to declare the launch of "Interceptor Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Furthermore, at 19:30 today, "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" was unveiled for the first time, allowing invited guests to fully immerse themselves in the worldview of "Evangelion." During the special night show, Yoko Takahashi sang "Tamashii no Refrain (Soul's Refrain)" and "Zankoku na Tenshi no These (A Cruel Angel's Thesis)" against the backdrop of a spectacular show that stood out beautifully against the cityscape. Her stunning live vocals synchronized with fountains, searchlights, and fireworks, enveloping the guests in emotion. Together with Ms. Takahashi, many Evangelion fans celebrated the launch of "Interceptor Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Special Night Show
A Spectacular Light Entertainment Show to Fully Enjoy the World of "Evangelion" Amidst a European Cityscape
As the European-style streets were tinted with even softer lighting reflecting off the rain, about 360 "Evangelion" fans who had won tickets to view the night show gathered on the viewing deck at the Water Garden, the largest in the park, filled with anticipation and excitement.
Around 19:30, a spectacular light entertainment show spread across the area. It featured meticulously crafted light direction, a collaboration between the impressive fountains boasting a maximum height of 20 meters and the lighting of the Domtoren tower, all themed around the classical music used in "Evangelion."
Then, around 19:45, singer Yoko Takahashi appeared and performed two of her signature songs: the theme song "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" from the 1995 broadcast of "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and "Soul's Refrain," the theme song for the 1997 movie "Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth." The fountain show and searchlights matching her beautiful singing voice were a one-night-only special production, maximizing the expression of the "Evangelion" worldview and resulting in a one-of-a-kind light entertainment spectacle.
When Yoko Takahashi commented, "I'm truly happy to be able to perform in such a wonderful place," the invited guests erupted into loud applause and cheers. She added, "The view of Huis Ten Bosch, the experience of feeling like I've become a NERV staff member, and riding the attraction... it was all truly amazing!"
Yoko Takahashi during the "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" performance.
"Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" will be available for viewing from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, September 13.
Guest Comments
Tokyo, 30s, Group
"'Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION' was incredibly well put together—the fountains, the lights, the final fireworks, and the show itself were amazing. This has become a lifelong memory!"
"Ms. Takahashi's singing (during the special night show) was the best, an overwhelming performance as always. I was deeply moved."
[About Huis Ten Bosch]
Huis Ten Bosch continues to accelerate its "Thrills, one after another!" with the continuous introduction of new large-scale attractions and entertainment.
In March 2024, the deep-sea-themed immersive attraction "Mission Deep Sea Xsense Ride" debuted, offering an immersive ride experience that stimulates the five senses. In June 2025, a momentous year marking Miffy's 70th anniversary, the world's only (*2) area, "Miffy Wonder Square," will open. It will offer immersive experiences akin to stepping into a picture book, as well as Japan's first...