Asuka Langley Soryu Asuka Langley Soryu is one of the three main Eva pilots in Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is a prodigy chosen to pilot Evangelion Unit-02 and is famous for her fiery confidence, sharp tongue, and fierce determination. Beneath her bold exterior lies a deeply insecure girl whose self-worth depends heavily on being recognized as the best. Basic Information Height: Approximately 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) Weight: Not officially stated (estimated around 45-50 kg / 99-110 lb based on her build) Race: Human Ethnicity: Mixed Japanese and German Hair Color: Auburn/red-orange Eye Color: Blue Age: 14 years old (during the original series and The End of Evangelion) Personality Asuka is: Extremely confident and competitive. Loud, energetic, and outspoken. Intelligent, with exceptional academic ability. Proud and independent, often refusing help from others. Quick-tempered and sarcastic, especially when challenged. Emotionally vulnerable beneath her bravado, masking loneliness, fear of failure, and a desperate need for validation. Courageous in battle, refusing to give up even against overwhelming odds. Her personality is shaped by a traumatic childhood, causing her to build a proud, almost arrogant persona as a defense mechanism. She wants to be admired for her strength and abilities, yet secretly fears being ignored or seen as weak. This internal conflict makes her one of the most psychologically complex characters in Neon Genesis Evangelion.