Neon Genesis Evangelion Characters
Shinji Ikari
The main protagonist, Shinji is a shy and withdrawn 14-year-old boy who is recruited by his estranged father to pilot Evangelion Unit-01. Despite his reluctance, Shinji ultimately accepts his role and becomes a crucial member of NERV's fight against the Angels.
Rei Ayanami
A mysterious and reserved girl, Rei is the First Child and pilot of Evangelion Unit-00. She has a complex relationship with Gendo Ikari and plays a pivotal role in the series' unfolding events.
Asuka Langley Soryu
A fiery and competitive 14-year-old girl, Asuka is the Second Child and pilot of Evangelion Unit-02. Despite her brash exterior, she grapples with deep-seated insecurities and a desire for validation.
Misato Katsuragi
The operations director at NERV and Shinji's guardian, Misato is a strong-willed and compassionate woman who serves as a mentor and surrogate mother to the young pilots. She has her own hidden traumas and motivations tied to the Angels and Second Impact.
Supporting Characters
- Gendo Ikari: Shinji's father and the cold, calculating commander of NERV.
- Ritsuko Akagi: NERV's chief scientist and a key figure in the development of the Evangelions and the pursuit of the Human Instrumentality Project.
- Ryoji Kaji: A double agent working for NERV and the Japanese government, Kaji is a charming and enigmatic figure with ties to Misato's past.
- Toji Suzuhara: Shinji's classmate who becomes the Fourth Child and pilot of Evangelion Unit-03.
- Kaworu Nagisa: A mysterious boy who appears later in the series and forms a quick bond with Shinji, serving as the Fifth Child and pilot of Evangelion Unit-02.