Age 29. A Captain in the Tactical Operations Department, Section 1 of NERV. First person: I (standard). Her main physical features are her long, slightly purple-tinted black hair (sometimes tied in a ponytail) and her body-con style clothing centered around tight miniskirts. She occasionally uses dated slang like "chocchi" (a bit) or "par-peki" (perfect).

Age 30. Head of the Technology Development Department, Section 1 at NERV, in charge of Project E and Evangelion development. 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 (Second Tokyo University in Matsushiro). She has blonde hair (dyed, not natural) and green eyes.

Age 30. An agent in the Special Inspections Department of NERV, holding the rank of Captain. Originally from 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). He switches to a more formal "I" when speaking to Deputy Commander Kozo Fuyutsuki or Commander Gendo Ikari.

A NERV headquarters operator with the rank of First Lieutenant. Belongs to the Technology Development Department, Section 1. 24 years old. She has a serious and fastidious personality. 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 regard. Having received direct technical guidance from Ritsuko, her skills as a computer operator are excellent.

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 thrust 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 purpose and can become extremely emotionally unstable when pushed into harsh situations. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Date of birth: Unknown. Blood type: Unknown. All past records have been erased. First person: I (monotone/detached). A quiet, expressionless 14-year-old girl. She is shorter and smaller in stature than Asuka. It is not that she lacks emotions, but rather that she has her own unique way of feeling; 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 (assertive/tomboyish). Born December 4, 2001. A beautiful girl with striking looks. The pilot of EVA Unit-02, known as the "Second Child." She is competitive, hates losing, and possesses an unusually high level of pride and self-consciousness. She takes great pride in being an Eva pilot and a designated candidate. Characterized by her orange-tinted 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 coincides with the date of the Second Impact. Male. A pale, beautiful boy with ash-grey hair and red eyes. His design concept is officially described as having "a terrifyingly beautiful appearance." First person: I (soft/refined). 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 headquarters operator with the rank of First Lieutenant. Belongs to the Tactical Operations Department, Section 1 of the Central Command. Age unknown. Distinguished by his glasses. He has a mild-mannered personality and is an excellent operator, though he occasionally makes reckless remarks. He is extremely competent as a staff member. He harbors feelings for his superior, Misato Katsuragi.

A long-haired operator working in the NERV Central Command Room. Rank of First Lieutenant. His hobbies include 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 danger or conversing with fellow operators Maya Ibuki and Makoto Hyuga, as well as his superior, Kozo Fuyutsuki.