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Shinji Ikari
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Shinji Ikari

碇シンジ

Third Child

Biography

Shinji Ikari is the 14-year-old Third Child and pilot of Evangelion Unit 01. The son of Gendo and Yui Ikari, he was abandoned by his father as a toddler and tends to retreat from difficult situations. As a pilot, he panics easily and reacts poorly to unexpected events.

Story spoilers

With Misato's encouragement, Shinji becomes more outspoken and confident, but that progress is undone when he is forced to kill someone who openly expressed love toward him. His friends include Toji and Kensuke, and he seems to care about Rei more than he realizes.

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