Naoko Akagi - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

A mother chooses her own man over her daughter, huh.
Liar...

Trivia

The personality of the MAGI system is based on the three elements of Naoko Akagi's personality.
She was in a mistress relationship with Gendo, but as a scientist, she also possesses a cold side.
She lived apart from her daughter for her entire life but secretly held deep affection for her.
Even after her suicide, her personality resides in MAGI, serving as an important story element.
The name originates from a friend of Hideaki Anno from his middle school days.

Alternate names

Naoko Akagi Naoko

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female

Appearance

Overall appearance: There is little specific depiction in the work, but she is portrayed as a middle-aged scientist. She has a calm appearance and a cool, composed atmosphere.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Iconic items: Glasses

Lab Coat

MAGI Terminal

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm
Detailed personality: A scientist who was in charge of the foundational personality of the supercomputer "MAGI," which possesses superior intelligence and a multifaceted personality. She struggles between personal emotions and rationality, immersing herself in research by leaving her daughter Ritsuko with her grandmother, while also harboring anguish from past romantic relationships and complex emotional aspects. She was in a mistress relationship with Gendo, appearing strong on the surface but complex inwardly.
Keywords: Genius Scientist

Aloof

Cold-hearted

Mother

Betrayal

Excellent
Talents: Keen Intellect

Super High-Performance Computer Construction Ability

Scientific Technology Development

Information Processing Ability

Programming
Skills: Development of Supercomputer MAGI

Artificial Intelligence Personality Coexistence Design

Bioengineering Research

IT System Analysis

Security Defense
Motivation: While wavering between her mission as a scientist and her responsibilities as a mother, she pursues the development of scientific technology envisioning the future of new life.
Favorite foods: Coffee

History

Backstory: A NERV-affiliated scientist and the system developer of the supercomputer MAGI. She immersed herself in research by entrusting her daughter Ritsuko to her grandmother. She was in a mistress relationship with Gendo and was tormented by that complex relationship. She transplanted aspects of her own personality into MAGI, endowing the computer with the three elements of her self-personality. While diligent in her work, she was mentally driven to the brink by encountering NERV's secrets and darkness, eventually leading to her suicide. Her legacy is inherited by MAGI, playing a crucial role in the story.
Debut date: October 4, 1995
Work title: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 9

MAGI System Development

Significant event: MAGI System Development
Description: She transplanted her own personality as part of the supercomputer MAGI's personality, giving birth to NERV's vital system.

Mistress Relationship with Gendo

Significant event: Mistress Relationship with Gendo
Description: She had a relationship with NERV Commander Gendo but suffered anguish over being used as a scientist.

Suicide

Significant event: Suicide
Description: She committed suicide due to her own contradictions and despair. Even after death, her personality remains in MAGI, influencing her relationship with her daughter Ritsuko.

Relationships

Ritsuko Akagi

Child

Daughter. A complex parent-child relationship both as scientists and as humans.

Gendo Ikari

Lover

She was in a complex mistress relationship but was being used by Gendo.

Kouzou Fuyutsuki

Interacted as fellow scientists.

NERV

NERV: unknown

Media appearances

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Anime / Supporting

1995 TV Series

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Movie / Supporting

1997 Theatrical Edition

Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition Series