Maya Ibuki

NERV's excellent operator

An excellent operator at NERV headquarters, responsible for EVA monitoring and remote control during battles.

Quotes

  • That's why young men are…
  • Senpai, please take care of me.
  • No compromises allowed in work.

Trivia

  • Maya's birthday is the same as her voice actress Miki Nagasawa's birthday.
  • Has a germaphobe personality setting.
  • The panic scene in the old theatrical version is impressive and well-known among fans.
  • In the new theatrical version, she belongs to Wille and appears as maintenance chief.
  • Despite being a side character, she has ranked high in popularity polls at times.
  • In pachinko and pachislot LCD performances, she almost always handles the operation parts.

Alternate names

Maya Ibuki Maya Ibuki Ibuki-senpai

Tags

Neon Genesis Evangelion NERV Operator EVA Monitor Remote Control Haruhiko Mitsumino Design Anime Character Wille

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
July 11
Birth year
1991

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young woman wearing glasses with refined features. She usually focuses on her work and remains calm, exuding seriousness.
Height
Around 160cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Neat short haircut
  • Serious-looking expression
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • NERV Operator Terminal
  • Uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Serious
Detailed personality
Serious and sincere about work. Has a tendency toward germaphobia and is strict about hygiene. Excellent during battles but has mentally fragile aspects. Respects and strongly admires her superior, Ritsuko Akagi.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Germaphobe
  • Excellent
  • Mental Fragility
  • Loyal
  • Calm
  • Strong Sense of Responsibility
Talents
  • Advanced IT Skills
  • Combat Situation Judgment Ability
  • Remote Operation Ability
  • Tactical Support
  • Analytical Skills
Skills
  • EVA Monitoring
  • Immediate Response to Apostle Attacks
  • MAGI System Coordination
  • Data Analysis
  • Programming (Tactical Program Creation)
Motivation
To contribute to NERV's mission fulfillment and safe EVA operation. Not to betray the respect and trust toward her superior Ritsuko.
Habits
Catchphrase: 'That's why young men are...'
Favorite foods
Coffee
Hobbies
Computer Operation, Programming
Disliked situations
Unhygienic Environment, Chaotic Situations

History

Backstory
Born July 11, 1991. A capable young operator belonging to the Technical Development Department, Technical Bureau Section 1 at NERV headquarters. Handles EVA monitoring and remote operation during battles. Somewhat germaphobic and inflexible in private life, but possesses skills at work recognized even by Ritsuko. In episode 13, she creates a counter-program against the 11th Apostle Iruel that invaded MAGI together with Ritsuko, active in tactics as well. Mentally delicate, sometimes harbors fear or agitation toward the brutality of battles, and in episode 26 (old theatrical version), her panic is depicted. In the new theatrical version, she works as a NERV operator up to 'Break', but from 'Q', she becomes the Wunder maintenance chief of the anti-NERV organization Wille, strictly leading her subordinates.
Debut date
October 4, 1995
Work title
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 6 onwards

Creation of Counter-Program Against the 13th Apostle Iruel

Significant event
Creation of Counter-Program Against the 13th Apostle Iruel
Description
In episode 13, Maya Ibuki created a counter-program against the Apostle that invaded MAGI together with Ritsuko, contributing to battle support.

Human Instrumentality Project Activation in Old Theatrical Version

Significant event
Human Instrumentality Project Activation in Old Theatrical Version
Description
In old theatrical version episode 26, while falling into panic at the Instrumentality Project activation, she was ultimately reduced to L.C.L.

Joining Wille in New Theatrical Version 'Q'

Significant event
Joining Wille in New Theatrical Version 'Q'
Description
Leaving old NERV, she becomes Wille's maintenance chief, taking the role of commanding Wunder's members and being active.

Relationships

Ritsuko Akagi

Mentor

Respects Ritsuko, calls her 'senpai', and harbors strong admiration.

Misato Katsuragi

Teammate

Frequent contact in operational coordination within NERV.

Makoto Hyuga

Teammate

Together as operation operators, supporting the team.

NERV

NERV: operator

WILLE

WILLE: leader

Media appearances

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Anime / Supporting

1995 TV Series

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Movie / Supporting

2007 Theatrical Version

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Movie / Supporting

2009 Theatrical Version

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Movie / Supporting

2012 Theatrical Version

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Movie / Supporting

2021 Theatrical Version

Neon Genesis Evangelion 2

Game / Supporting

2007

Voice cast and creators

Miki Nagasawa

Voice actor
Miki Nagasawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Miki Nagasawa

Voice actor
Miki Nagasawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version New Theatrical Series

Yoji Yoshinari

Creator name
Yoji Yoshinari
Role
Character Designer

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Role
Character Designer

Hideaki Anno

Creator name
Hideaki Anno
Role
Original author

Gainax

Creator name
Gainax
Role
Animation studio

Khara

Creator name
Khara
Role
Animation studio

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