Asuka Langley Soryu - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Are you an idiot?
I am special
I see, so I can be funny
Idiot Shinji
You, idiot

Trivia

The name 'Soryu' derives from the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier 'Soryu'.
'Langley' comes from the US Navy aircraft carrier Langley.
In the original, hair color is set as blond but drawn as brown.
Uses the puppet doll to encourage herself.
Recognized by Yuko Miyamura as a representative example of tsundere.
In the video version episode 22 special scene, other voice actors voice Asuka.

Alternate names

Asuka Shikinami Langley Asuka Second Children Second Girl

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: December 4
Birth year: 2001

Appearance

Overall appearance: Has light brown hair and wears a distinctive red plugsuit. Pigtails and interface headset hair clip are her trademarks.
Height: Approximately 157cm
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Blond
Distinguishing features: Pigtails

Red plugsuit

Interface headset hair accessory
Iconic items: Red plugsuit

Puppet doll

Eyepatch (Rebuild of Evangelion: Q)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Headstrong
Detailed personality: Cheerful with strong initiative and robust independence. On the surface, she has high self-esteem, but deep down harbors a lack of self-affirmation and vulnerability. She has a strong desire to be recognized by those around her.
Keywords: Tsundere

Headstrong

Low self-esteem

Sensitive

High ability

Dependency

Independence-oriented

Mixed romantic feelings
Motto: I have to be special
Talents: Aptitude for Eva piloting

Combat ability

Multilingual (Japanese, German)
Skills: Evangelion Unit-02 piloting

Tactical understanding

Space Force ace pilot skills (Rebuild setting)
Motivation: Finds her existence value in being an Eva pilot and strives to excel above all others. Desires recognition from those around her.
Habits: Catchphrase is 'Are you an idiot?'. Uses sync headset as hair clip. Talks to her puppet to encourage herself.
Favorite foods: Shinji's favorite dishes (Rebuild), High-end perfume (sometimes borrows it)
Hobbies: Portable games (Rebuild), Cooking (Rebuild)
Favorite colors: Red
Disliked situations: People lacking autonomy, Being denied herself, Loss of confidence
Disliked insects: None specified in particular

History

Backstory: Quarter Japanese-German returnee from abroad. In childhood, her mother suffered mental illness, and her mother's suicide became a trauma. After skipping grades to graduate university at 14, she came to Japan, joined NERV, and became the Eva Unit-02 pilot. Fights as an elite with high abilities and headstrong personality, but struggles with mental fragility and trauma. In the Rebuild series, her setting was changed to be one of the Shikinami series clones.
Debut date: November 27, 1995
Work title: Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV Anime)
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 8 'Asuka Arrives in Japan'

Mother's suicide

Significant event: Mother's suicide
Description: In childhood, her mentally collapsed mother committed suicide with a doll. Becomes a deep trauma for Asuka.

Appointment as dedicated Unit-02 pilot

Significant event: Appointment as dedicated Unit-02 pilot
Description: Selected as EVA Unit-02 pilot at 14 and arrives in Japan along with skipping grades graduation.

Mental breakdown

Significant event: Mental breakdown
Description: Suffers severe psychological trauma from defeats in Angel battles and mental attacks, falling into a vegetative state.

Revelation of Shikinami series setting in Rebuild

Significant event: Revelation of Shikinami series setting in Rebuild
Description: In Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, it is revealed that she is a cloned human.

Relationships

Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu

Mother

Mother. Suffered from mental illness and committed suicide. A strong trauma for Asuka.

unknown

Father

Remarried after mother's death, but involvement with her is unknown.

Shinji Ikari

Best friend

Shares complex feelings while living together. Initially shows hostility and strong repulsion, but later mixes dependence and admiration.

Rei Ayanami

Rival

Opposes and views as enemy, but maintains a subtle relationship deep down.

Misato Katsuragi

Guardian

Lives together as superior and guardian.

Ryoji Kaji

Crush

Object of admiration, but does not develop into a romantic relationship, harbors dissatisfaction.

Hikari Horaki

Friend

Classmate and best friend. In the latter half, there are scenes where she is supported by her.

NERV

NERV: pilot

Media appearances

Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV series)

Anime / Protagonist

1995 TV anime

Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition series

Movie / Protagonist

2007-2021 theatrical releases

Neon Genesis Evangelion (manga version)

Manga / Protagonist

1995- manga serialization

Various Neon Genesis Evangelion games

Game / Protagonist

1990s-

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion (Eva collaboration)

Anime / Cameo

2020s

Voice cast and creators

Yuko Miyamura

Voice actor: Yuko Miyamura
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV anime and theatrical versions
Notes: Original and current representative voice actress

Tiffany Grant

Voice actor: Tiffany Grant
Language: English
Version or series: English dub

Stephanie McKeon

Voice actor: Stephanie McKeon
Language: English
Version or series: Netflix version

Hideaki Anno

Creator name: Hideaki Anno
Role: Original author

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Creator name: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Role: Character designer

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Category: Figure
Availability: Regular

Plush puppet

Item name: Plush puppet
Category: Plush or doll
Availability: Regular

Stationery set

Item name: Stationery set
Category: Stationery
Availability: Regular

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