She is an artificially created child, like Rei and Kaworu. In her early appearances, Asuka has a high synchronization ratio and displays exceptional skill as an Eva pilot. When Asuka was four years old, Kyoko participated in a contact experiment with Unit-02, similar to the experiment performed by Yui Ikari with Unit-01. She is also trained in the martial arts, and single-handedly beats up a group of thugs who threaten her and Shinji. Though self-centered (seemingly even more so than in the anime), she's on slightly better terms with Shinji. She is constantly seen berating Misato for various things, ranging from her preferring Shinji to her messy apartment. Saved by Alex Cadenas. Get inspired by our community of talented artists. She is also implied to have developed crushes on famous heroes, such as Char Aznable (in the guise of Quattro Bageena) and Amuro Ray. The latter has virtually the same appearance as Crimson A1 but with a black and a much darker red color scheme. After Eva-00's accident during the tests, Asuka wonders what kind of girl Rei really is. Unlike the anime, where Shinji develops romantic feelings for her very quickly, Sadamoto's Shinji thinks of Asuka as "a real bitch", and his relationship with her is one of with a disagreeable coworker but gradually evolves into something of a friend, with romantic feelings hinted toward the end. She also has a costume that resembles Rei. This also occurs later in this same episode, when Asuka feels driven to show off Eva 02 to Shinji, and is compelled to stand on top of Eva-02 to look down on Shinji far below. School Outfit Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is an artificially created child, like Rei and Kaworu. She also still has an Entry Plug, even though it is virtually useless. In contrast to the simple "favourable feelings" Shinji has with most other characters, Evangelion Chronicle describes their relationship as "complex feelings" and "love and hate. Favorite. Asuka narrowly escapes falling into the abyss when Eva-02's cables fray, but she's caught in time by Shinji in Eva-01. As a consequence of these needs, Asuka loves to pilot an Evangelion for the positive attention she receives, but beyond that, Asuka seems to have a genuine zest for piloting, because it makes her feel powerful. In a scene reminiscent of their kiss scene in Episode 15, he begs Asuka for help, stating he is afraid of Misato and Rei, while also revealing his true feelings for Asuka ("I want to help you, and I want to stay with you forever...You're the only person who can help me."). The plan works and Matarael is defeated, with Asuka regarding her debt to Shinji's earlier rescue repaid. This might be meant to symbolize her temperamental, passionate personality or to solidify the sense of identity she needs from her Eva. Asuka Langley Soryu. At one point, Shinji is invited to play a concerto with Kaworu but he decides to take care of a sick Asuka instead. She would later come back as an enemy as the Torwartα1'. After an awkward moment, Asuka gives Shinji a special "thank you" by thanking him in German ''("Danke schön!")'' See the locker full of ignored love letters in Episode 09. Evangelion came to its climax just as you hit that point, but after that, what would your choices be, Asuka? This Thursday night, July 25th features Patty Metoki as Asuka Langley Soryu from Evangelion. Asuka is the character with the most consistent "color scheme" in the series. He attempts desperately, but fruitlessly, to wake Asuka, and in his attempt, he ends up ripping her shirt open and expose her breasts. Other characters include Mahoro from Mahoromatic, Nono, and Lal'c from Diebuster. [24] She is consistently ranked the most popular character in merchandising sales. He also described his belief that the relationship between Asuka and Shinji would be similar to the relationship between Jean, Nadia's love interest and eventual husband in the earlier Nadia. She may have been motivated by a strong will to live, or merely a desire not to be so close to others’ souls, as one of her lines towards Shinji in Pre-Instrumentality was, "But, if I have to be with you, I'd rather die!". Fourteen is a time of life when you are thrown against the wall of life. The two of them dispute his attention for the remainder of the manga. Asuka Langley Soryu is one of Neon Genesis Evangelion's main protagonist's, who of which pilot's Evangelion Unit-02 and chosen as The Second Child by the Marduk Institute. For her own safety, Asuka is interned in the Geofront's hospital, and placed under an artificial coma in Room 303. Second Child Neon Genesis Evangelion (anime) Asuka is irritated by Shinji's improving synchronization scores, though they remain behind her own. Shinji begins to sob into her chest and after a few seconds, she looks directly at him. This forces Misato to save him and to try to rouse him from this state so that he can escape the GeoFront in Unit-01. He desired to meet them again, even if it meant he would be hurt and betrayed. Asuka's Japanese surname comes from the Japanese WWII aircraft carrier Soryu. Yuko Miyamura Apart from having a different shade of hair color (more of a strawberry blonde), Asuka's personality and origins are vastly different from those seen in the anime. Asuka Langley Soryu Cosplay by Katyuska Moonfox. . Similarly to SIRP, Asuka is Shinji's childhood friend and has strong feelings for him. Lilith!? [19]. Please edit this article or discuss this issue on the talk page, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Gakuen Datenroku. During the blackout, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei have to manually infiltrate Nerv HQ, with Asuka assuming the self-appointed leadership of their party. Later, Shinji informs Asuka about Kaji's death, which seems to be what finally pushes her over the edge and makes her run away from home (similar to Shinji in Episode 4) only to be found naked and malnourished in an abandoned apartment by Nerv agents, seven days later. Only 2 left in stock - order soon. Shinji's first actual meeting with Asuka is also depicted differently. For the character from Rebuild of Evangelion movie series, see Asuka Shikinami Langley. Chinese Cartoon. This causes her to repress a lot of her emotions, not to mention the emotional scarring that came from her mother's illness and death, leaving her twisted and vulnerable towards the end of the series. During Kyoko's funeral, Asuka's grandmother had said to Asuka that she was "a strong girl", but it was alright if she needed to cry. Eventually reaching the Eva Cages, All three Evangelions sortie under emergency power. First brought into the series in episode 8 "Asuka Strikes!". There were many changes to the sequence of events concerning her. Asuka is one-quarter Japanese. Movie The battles of Bardiel and Zeruel both end for Asuka in her being defeated while being outshined by Unit 01, something which further erodes her confidence and sanity. She has more or less the mentality of a baby, toying with tanks and having next to no knowledge about the world. That is why the first thing he did after coming to his senses was to place his hands around Asuka's neck. She sports an all-red armor, despite the fact that Asuka was using the silver-armored Eva-02 Allegorica at the time of her infection. This item: Funko Pop! Asuka makes a cameo appearance alongside Kaworu, Rei and Shinji in the fifth chapter of Marvel's Edge of Spider-Verse storyline, as classmates of Peni Parker. Japanese Drawings. Bring your own supplies. After a failed attempt to bring back Asuka to her normal self, she was absorbed into another dimension. Though it starts with Asuka often mocking Rei, later in the series Asuka acts blatantly hostile towards her, likely reflecting Asuka’s own deteriorating level of control. You won't help me! becomes a trademark line delivered by Asuka frequently, usually directed at Shinji. The last scene in The End of Evangelion was done, and still she had never stepped across that line and come forward. He then goes on to masturbate to the sight. Casual [16], Asuka's story reflected the changes in the latter half of the series: although she had been introduced in an essentially positive role, her character became increasingly dramatic and introverted, going against the expectations and the pleasure principle of anime fans. In the 2007 anime Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, Asuka, alongside Rei, as well other female characters from other Gainax works, appear in episode 6, dressed in bunny outfits working in a bathhouse. Her surname is romanized as Soryu in the English manga and Sohryu in the English version of the TV series, the English version of the anime movie and on Gainax's website. Asuka appears in the Super Robot Wars game series, where she often butts heads with equally hot-headed and intelligent Kouji Kabuto, the pilot of Mazinger Z and Mazinkaiser. Asuka's native language is German, and in both the series and the manga she tends to curse in German. Asuka caresses Shinji tenderly in a manner reminiscent of Yui, which stops him from choking her again. She wears a red watch on her wrist. Asuka’s education is listed on their profile. But as the series progresses we see that her pride is a cover for deeper emotions and deep, deep psychological problems. In the initial project, she was described as "a determined girl" who adapts to the situation in which she finds herself, passionate about video games and "aspires to become like Ryoji Kaji". The Director's Cut of Episode 22 reveals that, despite her actions, she still wants Shinji's affections and is saddened, frustrated and angered by his shying away from her (unable to recognize that her taunts and aggression are keeping him from getting close to her), and has interpreted his earlier passiveness and lack of reaction as conscious rejection. She also seems to be very jealous of Shinji's friendship with Rei, which deepens her disgust toward Rei and fuels her venom toward her, especially in the later episodes.[5]. [18] Mike Crandol, also of ANN, states that "Again it is Asuka that it is most interesting to consider in this [semi-romantic] light. She is very energetic. She then notices the boys staring at her and demands a "viewing fee" from them for seeing her panties (100 yen, as opposed to the anime in which Toji's "viewing fee" is a slap across the face). She then tearfully watches as the MP Evangelions drag Unit-01, with Shinji still in it, into the atmosphere and begin the Third Impact. Her feelings of inferiority are preserved, and she tries to overcompensate, as she is especially violent in the earlier chapters of the series, but mellows out eventually. During Sahaquiel's attack, after Eva-01 catches the angel first, Eva-00 and Eva-02 arrive to dispatch it, with Asuka delivering the killing blow with her Prog knife. His guilt and increased self-loathing add to his previous traumas and cause him to become so uncaring of his own existence that he does not resist when the invading JSSDF soldiers try to kill him. In the nineteenth episode, she would have had to be seriously injured in her attempt to protect Shinji, who would have thus "proved his worth" trying to save her. In KOF: Maximum Impact 2 the character Leona Heidern has an alternate costume that resembles Asuka's plug suit. Asuka, who's 17 in Evangelion: ANIMA, has fully recovered from her mental trauma she suffered during the end of the anime. Depending on the Kanji used, "Asu" could mean "tomorrow" and "Kyo", "today" in Japanese. Asuka is so identified with piloting that the loss to Zeruel in Episode 19 devastates her. Asuka's story reflected the changes in the latter half of the series: although she had been introduced in an essentially positive role, her character became increasingly dramatic and introverted, going against the expectations and the pleasure principle of anime fans. Show details. Her final words before death are a whispered "I'll kill you", repeated more and more frantically. This disappointment is compounded when Asuka smells Misato's lavender perfume on Kaji after he brings her home. Asuka's counterpart in Rebuild of Evangelion is Asuka Shikinami Langley, whose character develops in a markedly different manner from the original Asuka, aside from the change in name. After rigorous practice, Asuka and Shinji manage to defeat the Angel. Main article: Theory and Analysis:Shinji and Asuka's Relationship, Asuka is attracted to Shinji Ikari, which appears to cause conflict in her. This, followed by a mind-rape from Arael that forced Asuka to relive childhood trauma, and then being rescued by Rei Ayanami, whom she despised, started a breakdown that lead to a nearly comatose state in which she cared about nothing. He accidentally pulls loose her vital sign monitors, exposing her breasts; he masturbates to this sight, but afterward is horrified and disgusted with himself for doing so. As a result, Asuka has come to resent the idea of being so beholden to anyone again and has become obsessed with being an independent adult who thinks only for herself in order to shield herself from ever ending up in a similar situation again. In this video-game, Asuka is heavily featured throughout the story and its many alternative scenarios. 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