Neon Genesis Evangelion Characters are illustrated by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the creator of the manga. Sadamoto is known for his amazing character designs, which he occasionally delivers.
Shinji Ikari is the main protagonist of the series. He is the pilot of the Eva-01, one of the giant robots made by NERV and run by his father, Gendo, who later becomes the main antagonist. The EVA robot fights against Angeles, who is like a giant alien who wants to destroy humanity so they can take over it, making them one of the antagonists.
The character development in the series is quite amazing as it shows how the many characters overcome their issues in life and how they become stronger mentally. Even the design of EVA robots in the anime series is quite amazing, making it one of the best Mecha and Shonen anime series.
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List of characters in Neon Genesis Evangelion
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and his studio, Gainax Anime Studio, justify the character design that everyone in the anime world loves. The anime series is also known as one of the best Mecha category anime, which has so many details, and that too when it was released in 90’s.
| Character Name | Role |
| Shinji Ikari | Eva Pilot |
| Rei Ayanami | First Child |
| Misato Katsuragi | Operations Director |
| Asuka Langley Soryu | Second Child |
| Gendo Ikari | NERV Leader |
| Ritsuko Akagi | Chief Scientist |
| Ryoji Kaji | Triple Agent |
| Kozo Fuyutsuki | Deputy Commander |
| Makoto Hyuga | Bridge Crew |
| Maya Ibuki | Bridge Crew |
| Shigeru Aoba | Bridge Crew |
| Toji Suzuhara | Classmate |
| Kensuke Aida | Classmate |
| Hikari Horaki | Classmate |
| Yui Ikari | Shinji’s Mother |
| Naoko Akagi | Ritsuko’s Mother, Creator of the MAGI system |
| Keel Lorenz | SEELE leader |
| Pen Pen | Misato’s Pet and “Hot Spring Penguin” |
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FAQ's On Neon Genesis Evangelion characters
A. Shini Ikari is a 14-year-old guy in the Neon Genesis Evangelion series.
A. While connecting with the EVA-01, Yui Ikari, the mother of Shinji Ikari, died.
A. There are a total of 5 main EVA models in the Neon Genesis Evangelion.
