If you have ever watched someone slam an IMPACT Lever during a pachinko Evangelion run, you know it is not a gentle act. It is part ritual, part stress relief, part “this better be an ATARI or I swear.” Now, that very same Neon Genesis Evangelion ~Roar to the Future~ IMPACT Lever has escaped the pachinko floor and landed squarely in collector territory, courtesy of Movic.
This replica is modeled after the IMPACT Lever from P Shin Seiki Evangelion ~Mirai e no Hōkō~, the machine that helped mark Pachinko Evangelion’s 20th anniversary. And yes, it does exactly what you want it to do. Press the release switch, and the lever dramatically deploys while red LEDs flash like the beginning of something important.
Push the lever in, and the unit plays out its own fate sequence. If you score a win, the LEDs go full color disco mode, and the lever vibrates for about ten seconds. If you lose, the lights shut off, and reality sets in. Just like the real thing. If you hesitate and do nothing for around ten seconds, it stops automatically, judging you silently.
This is not a passive display piece. It is an interactive chunk of Evangelion drama powered by three AA batteries. The replica is made from ABS, MABS, stainless steel, and iron, which sounds about right for something that invites repeated, emotional lever slamming. It is produced in China and officially licensed, with all the proper Eva rights intact.
A limited quantity has appeared first as pachinko hall prizes, which started on December 23, before general retail sales begin around late January 2026 via the EVANGELION STORE [JP], Movic’s online shop [JP], Animate, and select anime goods retailers. Availability will vary, quantities are limited, and yes, some stores may never see it.
This is not a subtle collectible. It is loud, dramatic, and slightly unhinged, which makes it extremely Evangelion.
The Neon Genesis Evangelion ~Roar to the Future~ IMPACT Lever Replica is priced at 8,800 yen (~ 56 USD).
Images: Movic [JP].
