Kouzou Fuyutsuki

Deputy Commander of Special Agency NERV

Deputy commander of Special Agency NERV. A calm and composed individual who understands Gendo Ikari and primarily handles the organization's operational aspects. Enjoys shogi as a hobby.

Quotes

  • “Ikari, were you able to meet Yui too?”
  • “The product of my despair”
  • “I am a disagreeable man”
  • “It is... my despair itself”

Trivia

  • His appearance is modeled after his voice actor Motomu Kiyokawa.
  • His name derives from the Imperial Japanese Navy Akizuki-class destroyer Fuyutsuki.
  • His hobby of shogi is depicted in the anime.
  • Rare character who calls Gendo by his first name without honorifics.
  • One of the few who truly understands Gendo's objectives.

Alternate names

Kozo Fuyutsuki 冬月 Fuyutsuki

Tags

Kouzou Fuyutsuki Neon Genesis Evangelion NERV Deputy Commander Gendo Confidant Shogi Geofront Operations Manager Named after Imperial Japanese Navy Vessel

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 9
Birth year
1956

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged man with graying hair. Gives a serious impression preferring lab coats or suits. Calm atmosphere with a professor-like appearance.
Height
Approximately 170cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Graying hair
  • Depictions wearing glasses
  • Professor-like calm appearance
Iconic items
  • Shogi board
  • Glasses
  • Lab coat

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Intellectual and calm. A reliable confidant to Gendo whom he trusts. Accurately handles organizational operations, introverted but with a strong sense of responsibility. Enjoys shogi and shows a thoughtful side.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Honest
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Thoughtful
Talents
  • Strategic thinking
  • Organization management
  • Shogi
  • Negotiation ability
Skills
  • Operational command
  • Crisis management
  • Investigation analysis
  • Field guidance
Motivation
To support NERV's objectives and Gendo's plans, and address the world's crisis.
Habits
Enjoys shogi as a hobby. Calls Gendo 'Ikari' casually, showing familiarity.
Favorite foods
Light snacks while playing shogi
Hobbies
Shogi, Reading
Disliked situations
Contradictions and deception, Lack of planning, Betrayal

History

Backstory
Former university professor researching metaphysical biology. In 1999, affiliated with a university in Kyoto and involved in the foundational theory of the Human Instrumentality Project. After Second Impact, worked as a backstreet doctor but joined NERV on Gendo's recommendation. After joining the organization, handled operations and command, making his presence felt as one of the few who understands Gendo's plans.
Debut date
October 4, 1995
Work title
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Media type
Anime

Appointment as NERV Deputy Commander

Significant event
Appointment as NERV Deputy Commander
Description
Handled overall NERV operations under Gendo and assisted with operation command.

SEELE Interrogation Incident

Significant event
SEELE Interrogation Incident
Description
In episode 23, kidnapped by SEELE but rescued by Ryoji Kaji, coming to understand the organization's hidden truths.

Final Instrumentality in Original Movies

Significant event
Final Instrumentality in Original Movies
Description
In the original movies, took command of the Central Dogma battle in place of Gendo and ultimately turned into LCL.

Battleship Command in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0

Significant event
Battleship Command in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0
Description
As captain of the NHG vessel, commanded the battleship and participated in the ritual and battle. Ultimately turned into LCL and died.

Relationships

Gendo Ikari

Colleague

Served for many years as Gendo's confidant and collaborator as NERV Deputy Commander

Ryoji Kaji

Ally

Cooperated during the SEELE interrogation incident and shared NERV internal information

Special Agency NERV

Special Agency NERV: strategist

Media appearances

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Anime / Supporting

1995 TV Series

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Movie / Supporting

1997 Theatrical Edition

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Movie / Supporting

2007 Film

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Movie / Supporting

2009 Film

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Movie / Supporting

2012 Film

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Movie / Supporting

2021 Film

Voice cast and creators

Motomu Kiyokawa

Voice actor
Motomu Kiyokawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime, Original Movies, Rebuild Movies

Others

Voice actor
Others
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Games etc.

Hideaki Anno

Creator name
Hideaki Anno
Role
Original author

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Role
Character designer

Hideaki Anno and Other Staff

Creator name
Hideaki Anno and Other Staff
Role
Writer

GAINAX / Khara

Creator name
GAINAX / Khara
Role
Animation studio

Kadokawa Shoten / Toho

Creator name
Kadokawa Shoten / Toho
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Kouzou Fuyutsuki Figure

Item name
Kouzou Fuyutsuki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

NERV Commander Set (with Kouzou Fuyutsuki)

Item name
NERV Commander Set (with Kouzou Fuyutsuki)
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited