A collaboration event between the SEGA NET Mahjong MJ series (hereafter "MJ"), a network multiplayer mahjong game, and Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku kicked off on October 5, 2026 (Mon). The event is called "Pachi-Eva CUP 2" (ぱちエヴァCUP２).
Players can enjoy the MJ series while collecting a variety of collaboration items, such as winning animations and table backgrounds inspired by Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku.
National Tournament "Pachi-Eva CUP 2" Overview
The collaboration event with Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku is held in both the MJ app and the arcade version of MJ.
The tournament runs two formats at the same time, East Wind Battle (東風戦) and Three-Player Mahjong (三人打ち), with combined scores determining the rankings. Players who reach a set score during the qualifying rounds advance to the finals, and the player with the highest score during the finals period wins.
In the app version, participating in the tournament and meeting certain conditions earns players a variety of collaboration items, including an evolved SP character (UR), winning animations, and table backgrounds inspired by Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku.
MJ App (Smartphone/PC Version)
Qualifying Round A
Period: October 5 (Mon) – October 11 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 24 hours
(Opens 7:00 AM on October 5; closes 5:59 AM on October 12)
Qualifying Round B
Period: October 12 (Mon) – October 18 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 24 hours
(Opens 7:00 AM on October 12; closes 5:59 AM on October 19)
Finals
Period: October 19 (Mon) – October 25 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 24 hours
(Opens 7:00 AM on October 19; closes 5:59 AM on October 26)
Collaboration Item Rewards from Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku
Event point rewards include the evolved SP character (UR) "Rei Ayanami 3," winning animations, EX backgrounds, table backgrounds, and more.
Event Point Rewards
Evolved SP Character (UR) — 1 type
▲ Rei Ayanami 3
Table Backgrounds — 5 types
Includes "Unit-00 Table Background 5," "Unit-02 Table Background 5," and three more.
▲ Unit-00 Table Background 5 / ▲ Unit-02 Table Background 5
EX Backgrounds — 3 types
Includes "NERV Headquarters Laboratory Background" and two more.
▲ NERV Headquarters Laboratory Background
Win Buttons — 4 types
Includes "Shinji's Button 4," "Kaworu's Button 4," and two more.
▲ Shinji's Button 4 / ▲ Kaworu's Button 4
Win Effect — 1 type
▲ Blessing Effect
Pachi-Eva CUP 2 Gacha (App Version)
A gacha featuring 65 collaboration items in total is available for a limited time. The lineup includes evolved SP characters (UR) such as "Shinji Ikari 3," along with winning animations, table backgrounds, EX frames, EX backgrounds, and BGM inspired by Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku.
Period: October 5 (Mon) 7:00 AM – October 25 (Sun), 2026 (closes 5:59 AM on October 26)
Cost: 500 G per pull
Evolved SP Characters (UR) — 3 types
Includes "Shinji Ikari 3," "Kaworu Nagisa 3," and one more.
▲ Shinji Ikari 3 / ▲ Kaworu Nagisa 3
Evolved SP Characters (SSR) — 2 types
Includes "Misato Katsuragi 3" and one more.
▲ Misato Katsuragi 3
SP Characters — 11 types
Includes "Evangelion Unit-01" and ten more.
▲ Evangelion Unit-01
Table Backgrounds — 23 types
Includes "Asuka Table Background 2" and 22 more.
▲ Asuka Table Background 2
EX Backgrounds — 7 types
Includes "Shutter Preview Background" and six more.
▲ Shutter Preview Background
EX Frame — 1 type
▲ Plugsuit Frame
Win Buttons — 12 types
Includes "Shinji's Button 3," "Toji's Button," and ten more.
▲ Shinji's Button 3 / ▲ Toji's Button
Win Effects — 4 types
Includes "Rei & Kaworu Effect" and three more.
▲ Rei & Kaworu Effect
BGM — 2 types
Includes "Soul's Refrain" and one more.
MJAC (Arcade Version)
Qualifying Round A
Period: October 5 (Mon) – October 11 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Qualifying Round B
Period: October 12 (Mon) – October 18 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Finals
Period: October 19 (Mon) – October 25 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Collaboration Item Rewards from Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku (Arcade)
Arcade players can earn feature-unlock SP characters, table backgrounds, EX backgrounds, win lighting SE, and more through challenges that award points based on match rankings and stamps based on the number of days visited.
Feature-Unlock SP Characters — 3 types
Includes "Rei Ayanami 3," "Gendo Ikari 3," and one more.
▲ Rei Ayanami 3 / ▲ Gendo Ikari 3
SP Characters — 2 types
▲ Kozo Fuyutsuki 2 / ▲ Fifth Angel Ramiel
Table Backgrounds — 3 types
Includes "New Rei Table Background 1," "Misato & Ritsuko & Maya," and one more.
▲ New Rei Table Background 1 / ▲ Misato & Ritsuko & Maya
EX Backgrounds — 2 types
▲ Unit-01 Launch Background / ▲ SEELE Background
Win Lighting SE — 3 types
Includes "Rei's Button 3," "Misato's Button 3," and one more.
Pachi-Eva CUP 2 Gacha (Arcade Version)
A gacha featuring 23 collaboration items in total is available for a limited time. The lineup includes characters from Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku, such as the feature-unlock SP character "Shinji Ikari 3," along with BGM, table backgrounds, win lighting SE, and EX backgrounds.
Period: October 5 (Mon) – October 25 (Sun), 2026
Cost: 600 GP per pull
Feature-Unlock SP Characters — 3 types
Includes "Shinji Ikari 3," "Asuka Langley Soryu 3," and one more.
▲ Shinji Ikari 3 / ▲ Asuka Langley Soryu 3
SP Characters — 9 types
Includes "Evangelion Unit-01," "Evangelion Unit-04," and seven more.
▲ Evangelion Unit-01 / ▲ Evangelion Unit-04
Table Backgrounds — 3 types
Includes "Unit-01 & Unit-02 & Unit-00 3," "Shinji & Asuka & Rei," and one more.
▲ Unit-01 & Unit-02 & Unit-00 3 / ▲ Shinji & Asuka & Rei
EX Frame — 1 type
▲ Plugsuit Frame
EX Backgrounds — 3 types
Includes "Central Operations Command Room Background 2," "Shutter Preview Background," and one more.
▲ Central Operations Command Room Background 2 / ▲ Shutter Preview Background
Win Lighting SE — 3 types
Includes "Shinji's Button 3," "Asuka's Button 3," and one more.
BGM — 1 type
"Eva BGM 1"
MJ × Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku Collaboration Commemorative X Campaign
Period: October 5 (Mon) – October 18 (Sun) 11:59 PM, 2026
To celebrate the collaboration with Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku, a follow & repost campaign is being held on X. Four winners selected by lottery from among the participants will receive goods related to Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku. Details of the prizes can be found on the official MJ X account (@sega_MJ).
How to Enter
Follow the official MJ X account (@sega_MJ) and repost the campaign post.
Winner Notification
Winners will be notified via X Direct Message, which serves as the announcement of winners.
- Entrants who are no longer following at the time of the draw will not be eligible.
- Prizes are shipped to addresses within Japan only.
- Winners who do not respond by the stated deadline using the method specified in the winning DM will forfeit their prize.
Official MJ X account: https://x.com/sega_MJ
About Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku
Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku was released as a work commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Pachinko Evangelion series, in the form of a smart pachinko machine (Sma-Pachi). A large Evangelion Unit-01 is placed at the upper right of the cabinet. While carrying on the appeal of the Pachinko Evangelion series, the machine offers a new play experience for a wider range of fans.
Official website: https://www.eva-project.jp/hajimarinokioku/
About SEGA NET Mahjong MJ
SEGA NET Mahjong MJ lets players enjoy a popular arcade mahjong game on smartphones and PCs. It is known for its realistic reproduction of tiles and hand movements and its immersive, exciting match animations.
- Supported OS: iOS / Android / Windows / Mac
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id666206963
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.sega.am2.MJMobile
- Release dates: iOS: July 25, 2013; Android: February 27, 2014; PC: November 19, 2013; PC browser version: January 21, 2025
- Price: Free to play (in-app purchases available)
- Genre: Table game
- MJ Series portal site: http://sega-mj.com/portal/
- MJ App official website: http://sega-mj.com/
- MJ App official X: https://x.com/sega_MJ
- MJAC official website: http://www.sega-mj.com/
