Carddass Evangelion Shinji Ikari vintage rare Japan manga anime card

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Description

This listing is for a trading or collectible card from the Japanese series "Neon Genesis Evangelion". It is a Carddass type card, illustrated on the visible side with a full-color image depicting the character Shinji Ikari in a pilot suit, accompanied by EVA-01, the series' iconic mecha. The visual is crisp, with a graphic style typical of 1990s Japanese animation, characterized by vivid flat colors and a distinct black outline. The background of the card features shades of purple, pink, and black, highlighting the characters in the center.

The visible edge of the card is black, elegantly and contrastingly framing the illustration. At the bottom of the card, the inscription "SHINJI IKARI" is clearly visible in white capital letters, followed by Japanese characters. No other text, logo, or number is visible on the presented side. The overall appearance is neat, true to the official Evangelion merchandise released in the 1990s and 2000s, particularly valued for their visual rendering and glossy cardboard finish (material not confirmed, observed appearance).

The card is photographed from a slight low angle, placed vertically on a wooden surface, which allows appreciation of the apparent good condition of the illustrated side: no deep scratches, chips, or obvious signs of wear visible in the image. The corners appear sharp and not significantly blunted, and the card's surface appears flat, without noticeable warping.

The graphic style and the mention "Carddass" in the keywords indicate a Japanese edition dedicated to the market of collectible cards from manga and anime licenses, very widespread in Japan since the late 80s. The iconography and presentation are characteristic of officially licensed Evangelion products.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side presents a clean appearance, with no major apparent defects, but slight superficial traces or signs of use may remain, in accordance with a vintage item.

Did you know? Carddass cards were launched in Japan by Bandai starting in 1988, revolutionizing the market for collectible cards based on manga and anime licenses. Neon Genesis Evangelion, broadcast from 1995, quickly became a cult series, and its Carddass cards are sought after for the quality of their illustration and their importance in Japanese otaku culture.

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