Hikari Horaki

Class president of Class 2-A at First Municipal Junior High School

Shinji's classmate and the class president of Class 2-A. A girl characterized by her serious personality and freckles. She is best friends with Asuka and is called 'Class President' by everyone.

Quotes

  • The class president is always working hard for everyone.
  • I often lecture Toji, but I like him because he's kind.
  • Asuka is truly my important best friend.
  • Taking responsibility is sometimes tough, but it's fulfilling.
  • I'm always concerned about everyone.

Trivia

  • Strict tone towards Toji, but actually harbors a faint crush on him.
  • Also appears in 'Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion', voiced by the same Junko Iwao.
  • Name taken from Ryū Murakami's novel 'Love and Fascism'.
  • One of the few characters whose trademark is freckles.
  • As class president, serves as the class leader and is trusted by all.
  • In the story 14 years later, married to Toji and a mother.

Alternate names

Hikari Suzuhara Horaki Hikari Horaki Hikari

Tags

Evangelion Hikari Horaki Class President Freckles Third New Tokyo City Classmate New Generation Female Character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Bright brown short haircut with freckles spread across her face. Always serious and neat in her school uniform, which is impressive.
Height
Approx. 155cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Freckles
  • Serious expression
Iconic items
  • Class President's Armband
  • School Uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Serious
Detailed personality
Strong sense of responsibility and polite, but caring and thoughtful towards friends. She is the class leader and a good best friend with Asuka, whom they mutually understand. While sentimental, she has a considerate side where she is a bit sharp-tongued and preachy towards Toji, for whom she harbors romantic feelings.
Keywords
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Serious
  • Friendship
  • Kindness
  • Honest
  • Conscientious
  • Consideration
Talents
  • Class Management
  • Strong Sense of Responsibility
  • Interpersonal Adjustment Ability
Skills
  • Student Council Activities
  • Caring for Others
  • Sociable Communication
Motivation
To maintain a good environment for the class and friends, and to become a person trusted by society. She harbors a faint crush on Toji but cannot be honest about it.
Habits
She tends to nag Toji, but that is the reverse side of her affection.
Favorite foods
Bento, Japanese Food
Hobbies
Studying, Class Activities, Listening to Friends' Concerns
Favorite places
First Municipal Junior High School, Classroom
Favorite colors
Mint Green
Music
Classical
Disliked situations
Irresponsibility, Rough Attitude, Trouble
Disliked insects
Cockroach
Disliked foods
Overly Spicy Food

History

Backstory
Serves as the class president of Class 2-A at First Municipal Junior High School in Third New Tokyo City, leading the class. Known for her serious nature, strong sense of responsibility, and kind personality that cares for friends and classmates. Asuka's best friend; she supported her by letting her stay in her room when she ran away. She is nagging towards Toji, but that stems from her faint affection for him. After Near Third Impact, she marries Toji, takes the Suzuhara surname, gives birth to daughter Tsubame, and lives as a mother.
Debut date
October 4, 1995
Work title
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
From Episode 1

Appointment as Class President

Significant event
Appointment as Class President
Description
Takes on the role of maintaining the class's order and responsibility.

Friendship with Asuka

Significant event
Friendship with Asuka
Description
Supported her when she ran away and built a strong friendship.

Hidden Crush on Toji

Significant event
Hidden Crush on Toji
Description
Does not show it outwardly, but harbors a faint affection for Toji.

Marriage After Near Third Impact

Significant event
Marriage After Near Third Impact
Description
Marries Toji and lives daily as a mother in Village 3.

Involvement with Wunder Crew

Significant event
Involvement with Wunder Crew
Description
Takes care of Pen-Pen from Misato and gets involved in NERV-related activities.

Relationships

Bunzayemon Horaki

Father

Lives with his daughter and son-in-law, showing a resilient side by serving meals to Shinji in Village 3.

Toji Suzuhara

Spouse

Married in Village 3 and raises daughter Tsubame. Long-time classmates with deep mutual trust.

Tsubame Suzuhara

Child

Daughter raised together with Toji; she is fond of Ayunami Rei (tentative).

Asuka Langley Soryu

Best friend

When Asuka ran away, let her stay at home, solidifying their best friend relationship.

Toji Suzuhara

RomanticInterest

Always nagged and lectured him while harboring hidden feelings.

First Municipal Junior High School Class 2-A

First Municipal Junior High School Class 2-A: leader

Wunder Crew

Wunder Crew: unknown

Media appearances

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Anime / Supporting

1995 TV Series

Evangelion New Theatrical Version

Movie / Supporting

2007-2021

Neon Genesis Evangelion (Manga)

Manga / Supporting

1994-2013

Neon Genesis Evangelion Game Series

Game / Supporting

199x-

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion

Anime / Cameo

2018

Voice cast and creators

Junko Iwao

Voice actor
Junko Iwao
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition, New Theatrical Version

Junko Iwao

Voice actor
Junko Iwao
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion

Hideaki Anno

Creator name
Hideaki Anno
Role
Original author

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Role
Character designer

GAINAX

Creator name
GAINAX
Role
Animation studio

Khara

Creator name
Khara
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Hikari Horaki Figure

Item name
Hikari Horaki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Hikari Horaki Plush

Item name
Hikari Horaki Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Evangelion Class President Badge

Item name
Evangelion Class President Badge
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular