Asuka Langley

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Asuka Langley Soryu is the Second Child and the pilot of Evangelion Unit-02. She is a fiery and competitive individual, driven by a need to be recognized and validated due to her traumatic childhood. Asuka is half-German and half-Japanese, and she was raised in Germany. She has a high opinion of her abilities and often clashes with others, particularly Shinji Ikari. Despite her outward confidence, she harbors deep insecurities and struggles with her self-worth. Asuka's complex personality and emotional depth make her a central figure in the *Neon Genesis Evangelion* series.

Rei Ayanami

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Rei Ayanami is the First Child and the pilot of Evangelion Unit-00. She is a quiet and enigmatic figure, often displaying a stoic and emotionless demeanor. Little is known about her origins at the beginning of the series, but it is later revealed that she is a clone created from the genetic material of Yui Ikari, Shinji's mother. Rei's interactions with others, particularly Shinji, gradually reveal her capacity for emotion and self-awareness. Her mysterious nature and pivotal role in the series make her a central character in *Neon Genesis Evangelion*.