Shinji Ikari is a fictional character in the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise created by Gainax. He is the franchise's poster boy and protagonist. In the anime series of the same name, Shinji is a young man who was abandoned by his father Gendo. Gendo asks him to pilot a mecha called Evangelion Unit 01 to protect the city of Tokyo-3 from creatures which threaten to destroy humanity, and are named Angels. Shinji appears in the franchise's animated feature films and related media, video games, the manga Petit Eva: Evangelion@School, the Rebuild of Evangelion films, and the manga adaptation by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Director Hideaki Anno conceived Shinji as a representation of himself, reflecting his four-year depression after the airing of his previous work, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Shinji's insecurity and torment are explored through streams of consciousness and inner monologues, with episodes focusing on his introspection.
| First appearance | Neon Genesis Evangelion chapter 1: "Angel Attack" (1995) |
| Created by | Gainax |
| Voiced by | Japanese, Megumi Ogata, Ryūnosuke Kamiki (Adulthood, Rebuild), English, Spike Spencer (ADV Films dub / Rebuild), Casey Mongillo (Netflix dub) |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Third Child |
| Age | 14 |
| Eye color | Black |
| Notable relatives | Gendo Ikari (father), Yui Ikari (mother), Rei Ayanami (biological relative), Misato Katsuragi (guardian) |
About Shinji Ikari
Fictional character who serves as the franchise's protagonist. He is a young man who was abandoned by his father and tasked with piloting the Evangelion Unit 01 mech suit. He must protect Tokyo-3 from the Angels sent to destroy humanity.
Achievement of Shinji Ikari
He made his first appearance in Neon Genesis Evangelion chapter 1: "Angel Attack."
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Latest information about Shinji Ikari updated on January 10 2023.
