29 years old. Belongs to the First Operations Division, Tactical Operations Department at NERV HQ. Rank: Captain. First person: I (standard). Her main physical features are her long, slightly purple-tinted black hair (which she sometimes ties in a ponytail) and her body-con style clothing, usually featuring tight miniskirts. She occasionally uses dated slang like "totally tubular" or "perfect-o."

30 years old. Belongs to the First Division, Technology Development Department at NERV HQ. She is the head of Project E and the lead developer of the Evangelions. She is also responsible for the management and operation of the supercomputer system "MAGI." First person: I (polite/intellectual). She has been close friends with Misato Katsuragi of Tactical Operations and Ryoji Kaji of Special Inspections since their university days at the Second Tokyo University in Matsushiro.

30 years old. An intelligence agent belonging to NERV's Special Inspections Department. Rank: Captain. Originally assigned to the German branch, he came to Japan as the escort for Unit-02 pilot Asuka Langley. While serving as her guardian, he carries out various intelligence activities under Commander Gendo Ikari. First person: I (casual). When in front of Deputy Commander Kozo Fuyutsuki or Commander Gendo Ikari, he switches to a more formal "I."

A NERV HQ operator with the rank of First Lieutenant. Belongs to the First Division, 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 her in high admiration. She receives direct technical guidance from Ritsuko and is highly skilled as a computer operator.

The exclusive pilot of EVA Unit-01, 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 is summoned to Tokyo-3 by his father, Gendo Ikari, and is swept into the center of a brutal war against the Angels. He has a somewhat introspective and delicate personality. He struggles with his own sense of self-worth and can become extremely emotionally unstable when pushed into harsh situations.

Date of birth: Unknown. Blood type: Unknown. All past records have been erased. First person: I (monotone/polite). A taciturn and expressionless 14-year-old girl. She is smaller in stature than Asuka. It is not that she lacks emotions, but rather that she has her own internal 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 pale skin.

One-quarter German, one-quarter Japanese, and one-half American. Born in Germany with American citizenship. First person: I (confident/assertive). 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 to lose, and possesses an abnormally high level of pride and self-consciousness. She takes great pride in being an Eva pilot and a qualified candidate.

Date of birth: September 13, 2000 (15 years old). Like Rei Ayanami, all past records have been erased. His birthday coincides with the day of the Second Impact. Gender: Male. A strikingly pale, beautiful boy with ash-gray hair and red eyes. His official design concept is described as having "a hauntingly beautiful appearance." First person: I (soft/polite). He always wears a gentle smile, loves music, and often makes mysterious, philosophical remarks. The pilot of EVA Unit-03, known as the "Fifth Child."

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

A long-haired operator working in the NERV Central Operations Command Room. 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, or his superior, Fuyutsuki.