Shinji Ikari
Shinji Ikari (碇シンジ) is a main character in Neon Genesis Evangelion. He is the pilot of Evangelion Unit 01.
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| Gender | Male |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
Profile change
Shinji was born on June 6, 2001. His father, Gendo (ゲンドウ), is the commander of NERV. His mother, Yui (ユイ), died when Shinji was a child. Shinji lives in "Tokyo-3", a city built, after the original Tokyo was destroyed. He is a junior high school student and the pilot of Unit 01. He plays the cello. His blood type is A.
Personality change
Shinji has low self-esteem. He is scared of piloting, and has left NERV a few times. He always returns to NERV for various reasons. Shinji makes a few friends throughout the series. He courageously tries to help them when they have problems, even if he could get hurt.
Relationships change
Asuka Soryu change
Asuka is a selfish American-German pilot of Unit-02. She insults anyone who tries to support her.
Gendo Ikari change
Shinji does not spend time with his father often.
Rei Ayanami change
Rei feels more lonely than Shinji, but acts like she does not have feelings. He is curious about her.
Misato Katsuragi change
Shinji's guardian who lives in her apartment.
Quotes change
- "I mustn’t run away."
References change
GAINAX NET Archived 2001-04-02 at the Wayback Machine, GAINAX Official web site. Retrieved 22.12.2010
Nihon TV Official web site Archived 2020-02-03 at the Wayback Machine, Nihon TV Official web site. Retrieved 22.12.2010