The Weeknd debuts a new song during his Asia tour in Japan, incorporating a sample from the “Neon Genesis Evangelion” anime theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” Multiple outlets report the track is introduced in Tokyo alongside vocalist Yoko Takahashi, who is associated with the original anime opening theme.
Billboard notes that Tesfaye credits the piece on social media as “Presented by YOKO TARO ft. YOKO TAKAHASHI,” without giving additional details about the song’s release or full title. NME identifies the debut as a track called “Tokyo,” describing it as an anime-sampling new song featuring Takahashi as he starts his Asia tour. Other reports similarly tie the performance to Takahashi singing or performing the “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” material within the new track.
Overall, outlets align on the core elements: a new Weeknd song debut in Japan, use of the Evangelion theme, and Takahashi’s involvement, while differing on specific labeling and how the collaboration is presented publicly.
