Age 29. Belongs to the First Division, Operations Bureau, Tactical Operations Department of the Special Agency NERV, with the rank of Captain. First person: I (standard). Her main physical characteristics are her black hair with a slight purple tint that reaches her back (sometimes tied in a ponytail) and her bodycon-style clothing based on tight mini-skirts. She occasionally uses dated slang like "chochi" (a bit) or "parpeki" (perfect).

Age 30. Belongs to the First Division, Technology Bureau, Technology Development Department of the Special Agency NERV. She is the head of Project E and the person in charge of Evangelion development. Simultaneously, she manages and operates the supercomputer system "MAGI." First person: I (polite/intellectual). She has been close friends with Misato Katsuragi of the Tactical Operations Department and Ryoji Kaji of the Special Inspection Department since their university days (Second Tokyo University in Matsushiro). She has blonde hair (dyed, not natural) and green eyes.

Age 30. An intelligence agent belonging to the Special Inspection Department of the Special Agency NERV, with the rank of Captain. Originally from the German branch, he came to Japan as the escort for the pilot of EVA Unit-02, Asuka Langley Sohryu. While serving as her guardian, he carries out various intelligence activities under Commander Gendo Ikari. First person: I (casual/rough). When in front of Vice Commander Kozo Fuyutsuki or Commander Gendo Ikari, his first person changes to I (polite/deferential).

A NERV Headquarters operator with the rank of First Lieutenant. Belongs to the First Division, Technology Bureau, Technology Development Department. 24 years old. Her personality is serious and fastidious. First person: I (polite). She often appears as part of a trio with her colleagues Shigeru Aoba and Makoto Hyuga. As Ritsuko Akagi's subordinate, she calls her "Senpai" and holds a strong admiration for her. She receives direct technical guidance from Ritsuko and is highly skilled as a computer operator.

The exclusive pilot of EVA Unit-01, a boy known as the "Third Child." Born June 6, 2001, 14 years old. First person: I (soft/polite). He was left in the care of an acquaintance at a young age and lived away from his parents for a long time. One day, he was summoned to Tokyo-3 by his father, Gendo Ikari, and was swept into the vortex of a fierce battle against the Angels. He has a somewhat introspective and sensitive personality. He agonizes over his own reason for existing and can fall into extreme emotional instability when pushed into harsh situations. He is not entirely indifferent to Kaworu's affection. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Date of birth: Unknown. Blood type: Unknown. All past records have been erased. First person: I (detached/monotone). A taciturn and expressionless 14-year-old girl. She is smaller in stature and shorter than Asuka. It is not that she lacks emotions, but rather that she has her own unique feelings; she is simply extremely awkward and poor at expressing them. The exclusive pilot of EVA Unit-00, known as the "First Child." Her physical characteristics include shaggy light blue hair, red eyes, and translucent white skin.

A quarter-blood with 1/4 German, 1/4 Japanese, and 1/2 American heritage. Born in Germany, her nationality is American. First person: I (assertive/feminine). Born December 4, 2001. A beautiful girl with striking looks. The pilot of EVA Unit-02, known as the "Second Child." She is strong-willed, hates losing, has an unusually high level of pride, and tends to be somewhat self-conscious. She takes great pride in being an Eva pilot and a qualified candidate. Characterized by orange-brown hair and blue eyes.

Date of birth: September 13, 2000 (15 years old). Like Rei Ayanami, all past records have been erased. His birthday is the same day as Second Impact. Gender: Male. An extremely pale, beautiful boy with ash-gray hair and red eyes. His appearance concept is officially described as "possessing a hauntingly beautiful face." First person: I (soft/polite). He always maintains a gentle smile, loves music, and often makes mysterious, philosophical remarks. Whether he has feelings for Shinji or not is a matter of speculation. The pilot of EVA Unit-03, known as the "Fifth Child."

A NERV Headquarters operator. Rank: First Lieutenant. Belongs to the First Division, Operations Bureau, Central Operations Command, NERV Headquarters. Age unknown. Characterized by his glasses. He has a mild-mannered personality and is excellent as an operator, though his tendency to make occasional careless remarks is his one flaw. As a staff member, he is extremely competent. He harbors feelings for his superior, Misato Katsuragi.

A long-haired operator working in the Central Operations Command Room at NERV Headquarters. Rank: First Lieutenant. His hobby is playing the guitar or bass, and he is often seen playing air guitar while on standby. In the series, he is frequently seen shouting when the Evas are in trouble or conversing with fellow operators Maya Ibuki and Makoto Hyuga, and his superior Kozo Fuyutsuki.