Ritsuko Akagi

Serving as the brilliant yet stoic head scientist at NERV, this brilliant researcher oversees the maintenance of Tokyo-3’s vital Eva defenses. As the daughter of MAGI creator Naoko Akagi, she struggles to step out from her mother’s complex legacy while continuing her groundbreaking work. Though she maintains a detached, professional demeanor that often clashes humorously with Misato Katsuragi, her intense dedication is undeniable. Between bouts of heavy smoking, she finds solace in her beloved cats, often preferring their company to human connection.