Neon Genesis Evangelion ("Evangelion"): characters

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Evangelion (Eve) is an anime directed by Hizaki Anno and released by Gynax in October 1995. The anime was an adaptation of Sadamoto Yoshiyuki's Evangelion manga, which ran until June 2013. "Evangelion", whose characters were systematically distributed over the years and seasons, began to acquire signs of systemic production.

Creativity as it is

At some point, the plot of the series was ahead of the manga, and already it began to be created under the dictation of the series. Author Sadamoto became the main character designer. The script was written by six writers, including Hizaki Arno.

As a result, Neon Genesis Evangelion was released in a short time with relatively high quality. Based on it, manga, anime and games were replicated.

Anime and manga Neon Genesis Evangelion tells about the confrontation of the secret organization Nerv, which has uncontrollable angels, attacking for no reason and sensemankind in all corners of the globe. The only defense against the angels is the Evangelion biological robots developed by Nerv's predecessor, the Gehirn organization. Only select fourteen-year-olds who bear the name of the Child are able to manage the evangelions. The first fight involved Child Rei Ayanami on Evangelion 01.

Expected prizes

With the release of the series, he instantly became popular and received several awards. Pilots Rei Ayanami and Shinji Ikari took first place in the Grand Prix of Enimage magazine and were recognized as the most popular anime characters of the nineties.

At the same time, a large-scale production of souvenirs was launched, such as "Angels XX" figurines associated with the image of Rei Ayanami. "Evangelion", the characters of which were replicated by the thousands, miniature copies of the heroes, as well as larger products - everything went into use. Each fan had to have "their" idol in his pocket or on a strap.

Evangelion Characters

Most of the characters were developed before the show, but they were created without a birthday. After completion, Gynax put down dates of birth that exactly matched the voice actor character's birthday, with the exception of Toji Suzuhara, Rei Ayanami, Aida Kensuke, and Nagisa Kaoru. Nagisa's full date of birth is in the series, and it exactly matches the date of Second Impact. "Evangelion", the characters of which, at the right time, fell exactly into their ownplace, with rare exceptions, followed certain rules for the development of the plot. Kensuke and Toji's personal details are presented in the fourth series, born in 2001.

The birth dates of the adult characters were simply given according to their age, however there is an aspect to the naming of the child characters. In accordance with the Japanese education system, age can be conditionally shifted within two years. This rule was very useful in some cases when an evangelion pilot needed fourteen years of age to drive.

Kunihiko Ikuharu

First Child, pilot of Evangelion 00. She is 14 years old according to Nerv documents.

In the early episodes, she shows a tendency to seclusion, maintaining relationships only with Gendo Ikari. As the story progresses, Kunihito becomes close to Shinji. Asuka, on the contrary, tries to keep her distance from her, calling her a doll. She is eventually revealed to be the vessel for Lilith Angel's soul, allowing her to achieve complementation.

Pilot Asuka Langley Soryu

The origin of the name - from the title of the ship of the fleet of the Emperor of Japan. "Langley" is the name of a US Navy aircraft carrier. Asuka taken from the manga heroine Wada Shinji.

Aged fourteen, Evangelion 02 pilot, second Child. Asuka is of German-Japanese descent and is a US citizen. Brash, egocentric by nature. Sometimes rude, arrogant when it comes to her ability to pilot. Her driving skills are undeniable. Focused on personal independence. She has a huge crush on Ryoji Kaji, but she also has strong feelings for Shinji, though she doesn't dare say it.

In the manga, Asuka's behavior is even more unrestrained, Shinji and Misato are at a loss. In the animated film series, Asuka Langley is one of the leading characters, with the rank of captain. She still hits on Kaji, but he doesn't want her. Then Asuka switches to Shinji, with about the same success. In the third film, she had an ominous bandage over her left eye, but she did not interfere with piloting.

Kaoru Nagisa

The name came from the word "Nagisa" - "shore", but no one could explain the meaning of "Kaoru". Fifth Child, backup pilot for Evangelion 02. Formally fifteen, recorded fourteen.

Appears in all final episodes, has the highest, willpower-controlled synchronization with all "Evas". According to Kaor, he was born at the time of the Second Impact. Was immediately introduced to Nerv by the organs of Seele. He quickly gained Shinji's trust. Tries to break into Ultimate Dogma to meet with Adam and start Third Impact. But, making sure that Lilith is in Adam's place, he asks Shinji to destroy him. No longer appears after death.

Toji Suzuhara

The origin of the name is completely borrowed from the Murakami Ryu novel. Evangelion Pilot 03, fourth Child, age fourteen.

A bit of a bully, sporty type. At the beginning of the series, he began to reproach Shinji, who accidentally injured Toji's sister during the fight. He soon forgives Shinji, andhaving met Asuka, he tries to establish a strong relationship with her, the basis of which is mutual hatred

In the second part of the series, he agreed to become a pilot on the condition that his sister was admitted to the hospital at Nerv.

In the manga, Touji spies on girls changing clothes, for which Hikari is nearly beaten. The homework assignments are copied from Shinji, deliberately adding additional errors to them for believability. Killed by a semi-automatic system in the fight with Bardiel.

Symbolic name "anchor"

Gendo Ikari, the name comes from "ikari" - "anchor". Gendo's name is taken from an old anime project. Rokobunga's surname is the name of a sextant.

Extremely calm, reserved person. Restrained on emotions to own son. In the End of Evangelion feature, Gendo tells his wife's ghost that he is a bad father and a difficult person. After the death of his wife, he took a mistress, but it did not help.

Gendo's personality is unpredictable, he goads Kaworu to start the Fourth Impact. He eliminates all members of Seele, declaring that the Human Complementation Project is complete.

Kozo Fuyutsuki

Fuyutsuki's surname comes from a ship in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Deputy Commander of Nerv and Gendo Ikari's closest aide.

Before the very end of the series, deactivates the saddlebags with the souls of Seele members in turn, methodically following the ritual, killing them a few seconds before the Fourth Impact.