Mari Makinami Illustrious
Evangelion Provisional Unit-05, Unit-08 Pilot
The girl piloting EVA Provisional Unit-05 and Unit-08, appearing from Rebuild of Evangelion: 2.0.
Quotes
- You're interesting.
- I hesitate to drag adults into my own goals.
- It's interesting, so it's good!
- You smell nice.
- I'll definitely come pick you up, so wait for me.
Trivia
- Name taken from JMSDF destroyer 'Makinami' and Royal Navy carrier 'Illustrious'.
- English version pronounces 'Mari' with a rolled R.
- Rare character who sings Showa-era kayo in the film.
- Director Anno designed her as 'character to destroy Eva world'.
- Catchphrase 'Nya!' when excited.
- Poor uncorrected vision, keeps glasses on even during Eva piloting.
Alternate names
Iscariot Mari
Mari
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Long burnt brown hair with a reddish tint tied into two sections, wearing glasses with red frames. Plugsuit is dark green for the old type and pink/white-based for the new type.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Red-rimmed glasses
- Reddish burnt brown long hair
- Long hair tied on both sides
- Iconic items
-
- Red-rimmed glasses
- Plugsuit (for Provisional Unit-05, Unit-08)
- Headgear (when boarding Unit-05)
- Parachute
- Handgun (used in film)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Bright
- Detailed personality
- Extremely positive and full of vitality. No qualms about piloting Eva, enjoys battles. Finds Shinji's weakness amusing, possesses unique sensibilities. Habit of exclaiming 'Nya!' when excited. Multilingual, highly curious, avid reader.
- Keywords
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- Positive
- Full of vitality
- Unique
- Curious
- Multilingual speaker
- Amusing
- Mentally stable
- Motto
- "It's interesting, so it's good!"
- Talents
-
- EVA pilot aptitude
- Multilingual acquisition ability
- High physical abilities
- Quick reflexes
- Skills
-
- Advanced combat piloting techniques
- Team coordination
- Endurance
- Tactical judgment
- Motivation
- Personal goals unrevealed, enjoys combat but hesitates to involve adults.
- Habits
- Exclaims 'Nya!' while enduring pain in battle, sometimes adds 'nya' to sentence ends. Sensitive to smells, frequently mentions them.
- Music
- 365 Steps' March, March of Truth One Road, You're Not Alone
History
- Backstory
- From England. Skipped grades into Kyoto University, joined Fuyutsuki's lab, received glasses from Yui-senpai. Past and details shrouded in mystery. Belonged to NERV Euro Branch, then WILLE.
- Debut date
- June 27, 2009
- Work title
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
- Media type
- Movie
3rd Angel Defeat
- Significant event
- 3rd Angel Defeat
- Description
- Broke Bethany Base sealing system and defeated the escaped Angel with Provisional Unit-05.
10th Angel Battle
- Significant event
- 10th Angel Battle
- Description
- Unauthorized thaw and boarding of Unit-02. Activated dummy code 'The Beast'. Unit heavily damaged.
Joined WILLE
- Significant event
- Joined WILLE
- Description
- In Rebuild Q, Unit-08 dedicated pilot, participated in US operation and Central Dogma assault.
Yamato Operation
- Significant event
- Yamato Operation
- Description
- Supported new Unit-02, switched to modified Unit-08 after damage. Devoured/absorbed Mark.09-A, boarded NHG 2nd ship.
Role in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0
- Significant event
- Role in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0
- Description
- Euro NERV raid escort, Wunder hijack, promise with Shinji, scene picking him up.
Relationships
Shinji Ikari
Teammate
Called him 'NERV's puppy-kun' on first meeting, developed intimate relationship.
Asuka Langley Soryu
Rival
Indirect conflict over Unit-02 boarding rights in 10th Angel battle.
Kozo Fuyutsuki
Mentor
Past lab affiliation, brief conversation in work.
NERV Euro Branch
NERV Euro Branch: pilot
WILLE
WILLE: pilot
Media appearances
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Movie / Protagonist
2009 theatrical release
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Movie / Protagonist
2012 theatrical release
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Movie / Protagonist
2021 theatrical release
Neon Genesis Evangelion (manga version)
Manga / Supporting
Appears in volume 14 newly drawn content
Voice cast and creators
Maaya Sakamoto
- Voice actor
- Maaya Sakamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- All Rebuild films
- Notes
- Primary voice actress
Trina Nishimura
- Voice actor
- Trina Nishimura
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Funimation dub 2.0, 3.0
Deneen Melody
- Voice actor
- Deneen Melody
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Amazon Prime Video version
Monica Ward
- Voice actor
- Monica Ward
- Language
- Italian
- Version or series
- Italian dub
Jennifer Weiss
- Voice actor
- Jennifer Weiss
- Language
- German
- Version or series
- DVD version 2.0, 3.0
Lea Kalbhenn
- Voice actor
- Lea Kalbhenn
- Language
- German
- Version or series
- Amazon Prime Video version
穆宣名
- Voice actor
- 穆宣名
- Language
- Chinese
Hideaki Anno
- Creator name
- Hideaki Anno
- Role
- Original author
Kazuya Tsurumaki
- Creator name
- Kazuya Tsurumaki
- Role
- Writer
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
- Creator name
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
- Role
- Character Designer
Related goods
Mari Figure
- Item name
- Mari Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Mari Plugsuit Costume
- Item name
- Mari Plugsuit Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Mari Red-Rimmed Glasses
- Item name
- Mari Red-Rimmed Glasses
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular