Nozomi Horaki

Hikari Horaki's little sister

Younger sister of Hikari Horaki. Although she does not appear in the TV series, she is depicted as an elementary school student character in related works and derivative works. Named after the Shinkansen train.

Trivia

  • Did not appear in the main TV anime; only existence mentioned as a character without lines.
  • Name derived from the Shinkansen 'Nozomi' service.
  • Official visuals produced for the first time in the 2015 EVA Shinkansen project.
  • First appearance with voice in the anime 'Shinkalion'.
  • Junko Iwao voices the three Horaki sisters: Hikari, Kodama, and Nozomi.

Alternate names

Nozomi Horaki Horaki Nozomi

Tags

Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion related characters Hikari Horaki First Municipal Junior High School Family relations Shinkansen character Shinkalion Elementary school student Little sister character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
An elementary school girl who is athletically gifted, especially loving soccer.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Athletically talented, bright, and energetic elementary school student. Cherished in the home as the younger sister of Asuka and Hikari. Appearances are mainly in derivative works, JR West Japan collaboration projects, and the anime 'Shinkalion' where she is depicted for the first time with visuals and voice.
Keywords
  • Bright
  • Energetic
  • Sports enthusiast
  • Family-oriented
  • Elementary school student
Talents
  • Proficient in soccer
  • High athletic ability
Motivation
To spend time harmoniously with family and enjoy favorite sports.
Hobbies
Soccer, Outdoor play
Person
Hikari Horaki (older sister), Touji Suzuhara (brother-in-law)

History

Backstory
Younger sister of Hikari Horaki. Does not appear in the main TV series, but her name and visuals were set in the novel 'Evangelion ANIMA', related game works, and the 'EVA Shinkansen' collaboration project with the 500 series Shinkansen. In 2018, she appeared in the anime 'Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion' and received her first voice acting.
Debut date
2015
Work title
Shinkansen: Evangelion Project 'EVA Shinkansen' related project

Appearance in anime 'Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion'

Significant event
Appearance in anime 'Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion'
Description
First appearance in the 2018 broadcast anime, performed by Junko Iwao who narrated the stage version Shinkansen. Depicted as Hikari's younger sister along with older sister Kodama.

JR West Japan collaboration project

Significant event
JR West Japan collaboration project
Description
In conjunction with the EVA Shinkansen project, Kazuya Tsurumaki drew the visuals of the two for the first time.

Relationships

Hikari Horaki

Sibling

Very close sisters, living with the family as Hikari's younger sister.

Kodama Horaki

Sibling

Sisters with older sister Kodama. Interactions between the sisters can be seen.

Touji Suzuhara

Spouse

Husband of older sister Hikari, thus her brother-in-law. In the story 14 years later (Rebuild of Evangelion), they have a deep connection as a couple.

Media appearances

Evangelion-related derivative works and EVA Shinkansen project

2015

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV anime

Voice cast and creators

Junko Iwao

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

Hideaki Anno

Creator name
Hideaki Anno
Role
Original author

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Creator name
Kazuya Tsurumaki
Role
Character designer

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Creator name
Kazuya Tsurumaki
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

EVA Shinkansen collaboration goods

Item name
EVA Shinkansen collaboration goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited