The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme

He performed it in Tokyo with Yoko Takahashi, who sings the anime’s opening theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

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  1. Live Performance Collaboration: The Weeknd performed the track live with Yoko Takahashi, the legendary singer behind the iconic anime opening 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis'. Yoko Takahashi
  2. Evangelion Theme Influence: The new composition directly incorporates the melody of 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis', the opening theme for the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Neon Genesis Evangelion
  3. Tokyo Concert Setting: The debut took place at a major Tokyo venue, marking a significant crossover event between Western pop and Japanese anime culture. Tokyo

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