A real-life Spear of Longinus as seen in the Evangelion anime has been unveiled at the city of Ube, in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, which also happened to be the hometown of the franchise’s creator, Hideaki Anno.

This isn’t the first time the Spear of Longinus has been brought to life in such impactful proportions. Back in 2021, a glossy red iteration was displayed in front of the Tokyo Skytree to promote the final film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.

The anime’s emblematic Spear of Longinus is characterized by a double-helical-shaped and two-pointed trident structure. The real-life iteration faithfully recreates the iconic piece in towering proportions. Boasting 7 meters tall, the piece was revealed to be part of a collaboration event between the city and the iconic anime franchise.

First revealed to the public last month, the Spear of Longinus was crafted by Ube Steel Co. Ltd. and features a gray-black appearance. At night, the piece comes to life with special mood lighting, where it will light up the Tokiwa Park area. Previously, the park showcased on its official X account, shots of the Spear of Longinus illuminated in a molten-red hue. But recent shots of the piece feature more of a magenta hue.

✨本日のロンギヌス✨#山口県　#宇部市　#ときわ公園　#ロンギヌスの槍　#まちエヴァ　#まちじゅうエヴァンゲリオン pic.twitter.com/1Be47U8Fmh

— ときわ公園【公式】 (@tokiwakouen) October 10, 2023

【 #グルメフェア 後期メニューが登場！】
詳細はHPをチェック！https://t.co/KqX7OgdjIP

また、ときわ公園の #ロンギヌスの槍 の平日夜間ライトアップカラーが紫色に！ちなみに土日祝日は赤色です！

是非この機会に #エヴァ と宇部の魅力を体感ください♪#まちエヴァ #まちじゅうエヴァンゲリオン pic.twitter.com/CRd5D0NEnz

— 【公式】宇部まちエヴァ (@UBEmachieva) November 24, 2023

For those who are looking to visit, the Spear of Longinus will remain on display til January 8, 2024. In tandem with the installation, Evangelion-themed banners, pop-up shops, and displays can also be spotted around the city. For more information, head over to the city’s official website.