[Neon Genesis Evangelion — Character Bio]

Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion

Japanese Title: 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (Shin Seiki Evangerion)

Original Creator: Hideaki Anno

Anime Studio: Gainax

Animation Production: Tatsunoko Production

Adaptation: Original Television Anime (1995–1996)

Original Story: 26 Episodes

Genre: Science Fiction, Mecha, Drama, Psychological

Overview:

Neon Genesis Evangelion takes place in a future where humanity faces mysterious beings known as Angels. Shinji Ikari is summoned to Tokyo-3 by his father, Gendo Ikari, and becomes involved with NERV, an organization responsible for defending humanity. Shinji is assigned to pilot Evangelion Unit-01, a powerful humanoid machine developed to confront the Angels.

Setting:

The story takes place in 2015, fifteen years after a global catastrophe known as Second Impact. Much of the story centers on Tokyo-3, a specially constructed city designed to serve as a defensive headquarters against Angel attacks. Beneath the city is NERV's underground headquarters, where Evangelion development, research, and operations take place.

Main Characters:

Shinji Ikari — A reserved and uncertain individual who becomes the pilot of Evangelion Unit-01.

Rei Ayanami — A quiet and mysterious pilot assigned to Evangelion Unit-00.

Asuka Langley Soryu — A confident and competitive pilot assigned to Evangelion Unit-02.

Misato Katsuragi — A senior NERV officer responsible for overseeing Evangelion operations and caring for Shinji.

Gendo Ikari — NERV's commander and Shinji's father, who directs the organization's activities.

Ritsuko Akagi — A senior NERV scientist responsible for Evangelion research and technical development.

Ryoji Kaji — An investigator connected to NERV and other organizations, whose activities involve confidential information.

Toji Suzuhara — One of Shinji's classmates who becomes connected to the Evangelion program.

Kensuke Aida — Shinji's classmate who has a strong interest in military equipment and technology.

Hikari Horaki — The class representative who takes her school responsibilities seriously.

Kaworu Nagisa — A mysterious individual whose arrival becomes important to Shinji's life.

Organizations and Groups:

NERV — A special organization responsible for developing and operating the Evangelion units.

SEELE — A secretive organization that influences NERV's activities and pursues its own plans.

United Nations — An international organization involved in humanity's response to the Angel threat.

Human Instrumentality Project — A confidential project connected to NERV and SEELE's long-term objectives.

Continuity:

This RPG follows the original 1995–1996 television anime, including its 26 episodes. The End of Evangelion is treated as a separate theatrical continuation or alternate conclusion, while the Rebuild of Evangelion films follow a different continuity.