"Evangelion" ("Eve") is an anime directed by Hizaki Anno, released by Gainaks Studios in October 1995. The anime was an adaptation of the manga "Evangelion" by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki, which lasted 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 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, among whom was Hizaki Arno.
The bottom line is Neon Genesis Evangelion was released shortly with relatively high quality. Based on it, manga, anime and games were replicated.
The anime and manga Neon Genesis Evangelion talk about the confrontation of the secret organization Nerv, which has uncontrollable angels that attack humanity without any reason or sense in all corners of the globe. Protection against angels can only be biological evangelion robots developed by the predecessor Nerv, the Gehirn organization. Only the selected fourteen-year-olds who bear the name of the Child are capable of controlling the evangelions. In the first battle, Child Rei Ayanami participated in Evangelion 01.
Prizes Expected
With the release of the series, he instantly became popular and received several awards. Pilots Rei Ayanami and Shinji Ikari took the first lines in the Grand Prix of the magazine "Animation" and were recognized as the most popular anime characters of the nineties.
Along the way, a large-scale production of souvenir products was launched, such as, for example, the “Angels of the XX” figurines associated with the image of Ray Ayanami. "Evangelion", whose characters were replicated in thousands, miniature copies of the characters, as well as larger products - everything went into effect. Each fan should have an “idol” in his pocket or on a strap.
Evangelion, characters
Most of the characters worked out before the show, but they were created without indicating a birthday. Upon completion, Gainaks gave birthdays that exactly coincided with the birthday of the Seiyu character, with the exception of Touji Suzuhara, Ray Ayanami, Aida Kenske and Nagisa Kaoru. Nagisa’s full date of birth is in the series, and it exactly matches the date of the Second Impact. "Evangelion", whose characters at the right moment exactly fell into place, with rare exceptions followed certain rules for the development of the plot. Kenske and Touji's personal data are presented in the fourth series, born in 2001.
The dates of birth of adult characters were simply indicated according to their age, however, there is a certain aspect to the designation of children's characters. In accordance with the Japanese education system, age can be arbitrarily shifted within two years. This rule in some cases was very useful when the evangelion pilot needed fourteen years of age to drive.
Kunihiko Ikuharu
First Child, Evangelion Pilot 00. She is 14 years old with Nerv documents.
In the first series, she shows a tendency to solitude, maintains relations only with Gendo Ikari. In the course of the story, Kunihito draws closer to Shinji. Asuka, on the contrary, tries to stay at a distance from her, calls her a doll. In the end, it turns out that she is a vessel for the soul of Lilith Angel, thanks to which it became possible to achieve complementation.
Pilot Asuka Langley Soryu
The origin of the name is from the title of the ship of the fleet of the Emperor of Japan. "Langley" - the name of the US Navy aircraft carrier. Asuka taken from the heroine of the manga Wada Shinji.
Fourteen years old, pilot of Evangelion 02, second Child. Asuka has German-Japanese descent, US citizenship. By nature, impudent, egocentric. Sometimes rude, arrogant when it comes to her ability to pilot. Her driving skills are undeniable. Locked on personal independence. Strongly in love with Reji Kaji, but Shinji evokes her strongest feelings, although she does not dare to say so.
In the manga, Asuka's behavior is even more restrained, Shinji and Misato at a loss. In the series of animated films, Asuka Langley is one of the leading heroines, with the rank of captain. She still pesters Kaji, but he does not want her. Then Asuka switches to Shinji, with about the same success. In the third film, she had an ominous blindfold on her left eye, but she did not interfere with piloting.
Kaoru Nagisa
The name came from the word "Nagisa" - "shore", but the meaning of "Kaoru" no one could explain. Fifth Child, backup pilot of Evangelion 02. Formally - fifteen years old, recorded - fourteen.
Appears in all the final episodes, has the highest synchronization, controlled by willpower, with all "Eva". According to Kaor, he was born at the time of the Second Impact. Was immediately introduced to Nerv by Seele bodies. Shinji quickly gained confidence. Tries to break into the Final Dogma to meet with Adam and start the Third Blow. But, making sure that Lilith is in Adam's place, he asks Shinji to destroy him. After death, it no longer appears.
Toji sujuhara
The origin of the name is fully borrowed from the novel by Murakami Ryu. Evangelion Pilot 03, fourth Child, fourteen years old.
A bit of a bully, sporty type. At the beginning of the series, Shinji began to rebuke, who during the battle accidentally wounded his sister Touji. Soon he forgives Shinji, and having met Asuka, he tries to establish strong relations with her, the basis of which is mutual hatred
In the second part of the series, he agreed to become a pilot, subject to the admission of his sister to the hospital at Nerv.
In the manga, Touji peeps at disguised girls, for which Hikari is nearly beaten. Shinji writes off the homework from him, deliberately adding additional errors to them, for plausibility. Killed by a semi-automatic system in a battle with Bardiel.
The symbolic name "anchor"
Gendo Ikari, the name comes from "Ikari" - "anchor". Gendo's name is taken from an old anime project. Surname Rokobungi - name of the sextant
Extremely unperturbed, reserved person. Restrained by emotions for his own son. In the feature film “The End of the Evangelion,” Gendo tells his wife’s ghost that he is a bad father and a hard man. After the death of his wife, he got a mistress, but this did not help.
Gendo’s character is unpredictable, he knocks out Kaoru to launch the Fourth Blow. He eliminates all Seele members, stating that the complementation project for the human race has been completed.
Kozo Fuyutsuki
Surname Fuyutsuki - from the ship of the fleet of the Emperor of Japan. Nerv's deputy commander and closest assistant, Gendo Ikari.
Before the very end of the series, they deactivate the wardrobe trunks with the souls of the Seele members, methodically observing the ritual, killing them a few seconds before the Fourth Beat.