Shinseiki Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

Manga8.656053 votes14 volumes · 97 chaptersFinished

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Synopsis

In 1999, a meteorite crashed into Antarctica. The impact melted the continental ice mass and drastically raised sea levels, damaging the world's climate and causing the deaths of over half its population. Now in 2015, devastating creatures of unknown origin—referred to as Angels—ravage what remains of the planet. In the heavily fortified city of Tokyo-3, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari is destined to halt the Angels' onslaught. Recruited by his father's secret organization, NERV, Shinji is enlisted as a pilot of an Evangelion, a massive bioorganic android created solely to defeat the Angels. Suddenly with the weight of the world upon his shoulders, Shinji must find the courage and drive to stand up for the future—and himself. But as skirmishes between the Evangelions and Angels become recurrent, the horrifying truth of the world is slowly revealed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Shinseiki Evangelion was initially serialized in Shounen Ace but moved to Young Ace on July 7, 2009. Although it was set to be released just shortly before the anime series began airing, production delays pushed the anime's airing date to 10 months later. The series was published in English as Neon Genesis Evangelion by VIZ Media from December 1998 to May 2003 for seven volumes. The publisher rereleased the manga under the Action imprint from February 25, 2004, to February 10, 2015, and in 3-in-1 omnibus volumes from November 13, 2012, to June 14, 2016. It was also released in Spanish by Norma Editorial from May 2003 to January 2015; in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC from November 2001 to December 2014; and in Italian by Panini Comics from October 18, 2001, to November 22, 2014.

Published

Dec 26, 1994 to Jun 4, 2013

Authors

Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki

External links

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Adaptation

Shinseiki Evangelion (anime)

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Alternative Version

Evangelion: ANIMA

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Main characters

Asuka Langley Souryuu30523 fan favorites
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Age: 14 , Height: 5'1" / 155 cm Birthdate: December 4, 2001 Zodiac sign: Sagittarius Blood type: A Origin: Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany Relations: Mother: Kyoko Zeppelin Souryuu Guardian: Misato Katsuragi Former Guardian: Ryouji Kaji Asuka is the Second Child ('Second Children' in the Japanese versions of NGE), who pilots Evangelion Unit 02. She is from Germany, but with an American father and a half-German, half-Japanese mother. In the Rebuild of Evangelion series of movies, her name is changed to Asuka Langley Shikinami.
Rei Ayanami21720 fan favorites
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Age: 14 Birthday: March 30, 2001 Height: 4' 11" / 149 cm Sex: Female Guardian: Gendou Ikari Rei Ayanami is the "First Children" of the Marduk Report and the pilot of EVA-00. Shrouded in mystery, she is socially withdrawn and rarely shows emotion. Seemingly completely devoted to her duty as an EVA pilot, her only apparent human relationship being with Nerv commander Gendou Ikari. However, Rei comes to know Shinji Ikari and after some initial mistrust they come to better understand each other, revealing more of Rei`s emotional side and helping Shinji trust others again.
Shinji Ikari21086 fan favorites
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Age: 14 Birthday: June 6, 2001 Height: 155 cm (5'1") Blood type: A Father: Gendo Ikari Mother: Yui Ikari Guardian: Misato Katsuragi Shinji Ikari is the Third Child ("Third Children" in Japanese), who pilots Unit 01. He is the son of Gendo and the late Yui Ikari. Abandoned by his father, Gendo, when he was a toddler, Shinji often ran away from difficult situations. As a pilot, he panics easily and reacts very poorly to unexpected events. Over time and with encouragement from Misato, he learns to be less cowardly, more outspoken, and more confident.
Misato Katsuragi18281 fan favorites
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Age: 29 Birthday: December 8, 1986 Blood type: A (genotype: AO) Height: 163 cm Relations: Father: Dr. Katsuragi Guardian of: Shinji Ikari, Asuka Langley Soryu Ex-girlfriend of: Ryoji Kaji Friend of: Ritsuko Akagi Owner of: Pen Pen Misato Katsuragi is the chief operations officer at NERV, initially holding the rank of Captain (with a later promotion to Major). She is the field commander for the Eva pilots, issuing orders and giving battle strategies. She also acts as Shinji and Asuka's guardian, letting them live in her apartment rather than have them living alone. While she is professional and diligent in her duties, she is a slob and a drunkard while off-duty. She is the only survivor of the Katsuragi Expedition, the scientific study led by her father which triggered the Second Impact; the cross pendant she wears was given to her by her father just before his death. She and Ryoji Kaji were lovers during college, and slowly rekindle their romance over the course of the series. She was also friends with Ritsuko Akagi in college and their relationship unravels as Misato learns more about NERV and SEELE.