Shigeru Aoba

Trivia

Shigeru Aoba is one of the NERV operators whose name is rarely called in the series.
Hobby is electric bass, set as long-haired young male.
Appears in theatrical and rebuild versions too, positioned as important supporting role backing NERV background.

Alternate names

Shigeru Aoba

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: May 5

Appearance

Overall appearance: 20s male with shoulder-length long hair and gentle impression. Wears NERV headquarters uniform.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Shoulder-length long hair

Long bangs
Iconic items: Electric bass

NERV uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Reserved
Detailed personality: There is almost no detailed depiction of personality or individuality in the series, but he has a calm and composed atmosphere. Friendly with fellow operators Ibuki and Hyuga, and takes work seriously.
Keywords: Reserved

Earnest

Bass enthusiast

Young

Long hair
Talents: Calm situational awareness

Operational capabilities
Skills: Communications operation

Battle situation monitoring

Data analysis
Music: Electric bass

History

Backstory: Young staff operator at NERV headquarters. Personality and individuality depictions are limited, and name rarely called in the series. Hobby is electric bass.
Debut date: October 4, 1995
Work title: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 6

Active as operator in operations command room

Significant event: Active as operator in operations command room
Description: Handles operation support in NERV headquarters combat command room. Sometimes acts as young team leader.

Appearance in 'The End of Evangelion'

Significant event: Appearance in 'The End of Evangelion'
Description: In the theatrical version, depicted reprimanding panicked Ibuki.

Continued appearances in Rebuild of Evangelion

Significant event: Continued appearances in Rebuild of Evangelion
Description: Appears in Rebuild series too, with consistent appearance and role, though some appearance changes visible.

Relationships

Maya Ibuki

Teammate

Working together as NERV headquarters operators

Makoto Hyuga

Teammate

Good colleague relationship with frequent interactions

NERV

NERV: unknown

Media appearances

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Anime / Supporting

1995 TV series

Neon Genesis Evangelion Theatrical Edition Air/The End of Evangelion

Movie / Supporting

1997 theatrical version

Evangelion New Theatrical Edition