is a computer game based on the anime

Anime

is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....

 series Neon Genesis Evangelion. The player assumes control of Shinji Ikari

Shinji Ikari

is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise created by Hideaki Anno. The protagonist of the series , he is the Third Child and pilots the Evangelion Unit 01...

, the protagonist

Protagonist

A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...

 and main character of the normal Neon Genesis Evangelion series, in the expanded alternate universe that was glimpsed upon for a few moments in the TV episode 26. Basically, the player decides Shinji's fate in how he lives his life. The story begins with the attack of the 3rd Angel, much like the anime. Different decisions and actions lead to various outcomes etc.

Play proceeds in three major ways: The weekly schedule, battle, and dialogue choices. The player chooses Shinji's schedule for each week (each day having two event slots); what Shinji does influences his statistics (for example, taking synch tests improves his ability in an Eva). On Sundays, Shinji can take part in extra activities such as shopping for items which have various effects or Nerv work which unlocks new Eva equipment. Battle controls are menu-driven and the outcome is determined partly by statistics and partly by luck. At various points Shinji will be asked to make choices during dialogue which can have far-reaching influence on the story.

Both the game and manga introduce three new female Nerv technicians: (voiced by Ai Shimizu

Ai Shimizu

is a Japanese voice actress who is employed by Haikyou. She also has a career as a singer an signed to Lantis. She has released 14 singles and four albums. She covered Yumi Matsutoya's "Toki o Kakeru Shōjo" as the B-side of her first single "Angel Fish" in 2003...

), (voiced by Maria Yamamoto

Maria Yamamoto

is a Japanese voice actress and singer.-Voice actress roles:Maria Yamamoto's roles as a voice actress include the following.* Amazing Nurse Nanako, as Nanako* Cinderella Boy, as I Lyan Rain* Chance Pop Session, as Nozomi Kaihara...

), and (voiced by Yui Horie

Yui Horie

is a popular Japanese singer and voice actress. She is sometimes affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans.She hosts a radio show called and is the founding member of the singing group, Aice5. She is also a member of the band Kurobara Hozonkai, with the name YUIEL...

).

Stats

During the game you may raise Shinji's stats which influence the ending and gameplay, these include:

• Knowledge (学力): The higher this is, the less likely Shinji will fail tests
• Physical strength (体力): The higher this is, the less likely Shinji will become sick
• Morality (道徳): The higher this is, the more likely Shinji will listen to Misato
• Sensitivity (感受性): Related to getting Shinji to date people
• Sexuality (色気): The higher this is, the more Shinji will be attracted to girls. The lower it is, the more he will be attracted to boys.
• Synchronizer ratio (シンクロ率): The higher this is, the more damage and defense an Eva will have.
• Stress (ストレス): The higher this is, the more likely Shinji will get sick
• Work Progress (仕事進捗): Misato's progress into developing new weapons
• Money (所持金): Every month you are given 10,000 yen from Nerv to spend on Shinji

Relationships

As the game goes on it is possible for Shinji to develop a relationship with people. Relationships are also raised by certain story choices you make. The following are characters Shinji can develop a relationship with.

Girls:

• Rei Ayanami: Appears during story event

Relationship raised: Attending any event Rei attends

• Asuka Langley Soryu: Appears during story event

Relationship raised: Attending any event Asuka attends, buying her cake when asked

• Mana Kirishima: Attend school once

Relationship raised: Attend Club (unlocked when you first meet her)

• Misato Katsuragi: Appears during game intro

Relationship raised: Talk to her every Sunday

• Satsuki Ooi: Attend sensitivity training

Relationship raised: Attend sensitivity training and raise your sensitivity

Boys:

• Kaworu Nagisa: Appears during story event

Relationship raised: Have 0 sexuality and attend any event he attends

Endings

Job related:

• Jobless Man

• Basketball Player

• Blade Man

• University Student

• Musician

• Cartoonist

• Teacher

• Overseas support

• Cello player

• Artist

• Novelist

• Production house

Relationship Related:

• Asuka

• Kaworu

• Mana

• Misato

• Rei

• Satsuki Ooi

Fighting

During a fight an eva has between 2 and 5 choices of what to do:

• Attack (攻撃): Attack with or without a weapon
• Abandon equipment (肉薄): Drops equipment (Available only when holding an item)
• Defend (防御): Block attack
• Concentrate (集中): Doubles equipment attack power (Available only when holding an item)
• Wait (待機): Shinji counterattacks the monster (Available only when foe is attacking you)

Manga

A manga serial under the same name, drawn by Takahashi Osamu (高橋脩), has been released in Japan. It currently has twelve volumes and is published by Kadokawa. It is serialised in Shōnen Ace

Shonen Ace

is a monthly shōnen manga magazine in Japan published by Kadokawa Shoten, started in 1994. Unlike the big shōnen weeklies with circulation figures in the millions, Ace is aimed at a less mainstream audience, and has a particular emphasis on anime tie-ins...

, the same publication as the manga version by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

is a Japanese character designer, manga artist, and one of the founding members of the Gainax anime studio. Before the studio was founded under the official name , he served as animator on the second animated project, the Daicon IV opening animation...

.

The manga diverges from the original Neon Genesis Evangelion and shares several plot divergences with Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days

is a manga by Fumino Hayashi based on an original story by Gainax. It is an adaptation of the video game Girlfriend of Steel 2, and dramatizes the actions of the Instrumentality from the final episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion, which featured the show's cast in a high school romantic comedy in...

.

• Shinji
  Shinji Ikari
  is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise created by Hideaki Anno. The protagonist of the series , he is the Third Child and pilots the Evangelion Unit 01...
  
   and Asuka
  Asuka Langley Soryu
  is a 14-year old fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. Within the series, she is designated as the Second Child and the pilot of the Evangelion Unit 02...
  
  , who share a rather unbalanced relationship in the original NGE, are childhood friends. In the manga, Shinji and Asuka first met when they were both 4. She has begun to develop romantic feelings towards Shinji at some point just before the manga begins, and sees Rei as her primary romantic competition, though she also sees Kaworu as a threat due to what she sees as his very overt attempts to flirt with Shinji. As such, she often finds Rei to be her only ally in keeping Kaworu from getting too close to Shinji.
• Yui Ikari, Shinji's mother, is still alive and working at Nerv along with her husband Gendo
  Gendo Ikari
  is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. He is the commander of Nerv. While all of the English versions romanize his given name as Gendo, Gainax's website romanizes it Gendoh, and some fansites romanize his name as "Gendou"....
  
  . She is the head scientist in the place of Ritsuko Akagi.
• Gendo
  Gendo Ikari
  is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. He is the commander of Nerv. While all of the English versions romanize his given name as Gendo, Gainax's website romanizes it Gendoh, and some fansites romanize his name as "Gendou"....
  
   and Shinji's relationship is less negative and has a more competitive nature; the two usually attempt to outdo the other.
• Rei
  Rei Ayanami
  is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, a Japanese anime from Gainax. She is the First Child and pilot of the Evangelion Unit 00....
  
   is introduced as a distant relative of Shinji's from Yui's side of the family. She is also Shinji's love interest, much to the irritation of Asuka, and the two find themselves competing for his affections. Though this rarely takes the form of any kind of direct physical competition, and Shinji himself often finds the entire situation confusing and stressful. Like Asuka, Rei considers Kaworu an interloper to her relationship with Shinji and will often team with her to make sure that Kaworu does not get too far in what she and Asuka see as attempts to flirt with Shinji.
• Misato Katsuragi
  Misato Katsuragi
  is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise created by Hideaki Anno. She is the operations director at Nerv, initially with the rank of captain; she is later promoted to major. In Rebuild of Evangelion Misato's rank is lieutenant colonel...
  
   is the homeroom teacher for Shinji and Asuka's class and Ritsuko Akagi is the school's nurse, although both still have some connection with Nerv.
• Kaworu Nagisa
  Kaworu Nagisa
  is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. He is the Fifth Child and the seventeenth Angel, Tabris. He is sent to Nerv by Seele as a replacement pilot for Unit 02 after Asuka Langley Soryu's synchronization ratio falls below usability...
  
  is an underground SEELE agent being ordered to disturb Shinji's relationship, which forces Asuka and Rei to put aside their differences to prevent Kaworu from stealing Shinji away.

Further reading

External links

• "Yet Another Evangelion Manga Spinoff"
• PCS review of vol 1
• The Star review of manga vol 1