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| image      = [[Image:OP_C039_aoba.jpg|260px]]
| image      = [[Image:OP_C039_aoba.jpg|260px]]
| affiliation  = [[Nerv]]<br>[[Wille]] ([[Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo|Rebuild 3.0]])
| affiliation  = [[Nerv]]<br>[[Wille]] ([[Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo|Rebuild 3.0]])
| rank        = Computer Technician
| rank        = First Lieutenant; <ref>Evangelion Chronicle issues 7, 20 and 25. Scans can be consulted [https://imgur.com/a/dmKSJsn here]. There is a particularity in the rankings of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces that makes the translation a little confusing. What we usually contemplate as the First and Second Lieutenant in their language is called the Second Class Lieutenant and Third Class Lieutenant. A direct translation cannot capture this particularity, and for that so the information was double-checked.</ref>
Computer Technician
| relations    =  
| relations    =  
| age        = Unknown
| age        = Unknown
| height      = 185cm<ref>''Evangelion Chronicle'' has a character height chart, however it does not clearly state each character's height. An user has calculated their heights based on it [https://forum.evageeks.org/post/892644/Character-Heights/#892644 here], taking Misato's height from [[Episode 25]] as a reference.</ref>
| birthday    = 5/05/19??
| birthday    = 5/05/19??
| seiyu      = [[Takehito Koyasu]]
| seiyu      = [[Takehito Koyasu]]
| va          = (English):  Jason C. Lee (TV and films), Vic Mignogna ("Director's Cut),<br>Phil Parsons (Rebuild)<br> (Italian): Vittorio Guerrieri (TV), Davide Marzi (films)<br> (Brazilian): Wellington Lima<br> (French): Tony Joudrier, Adrien Solis<br> (German): Rainer Fritzsche
| va          = (English):  Jason C. Lee (TV and films), Vic Mignogna ("Director's Cut),<br>Phil Parsons (Rebuild), Billy Kametz (Netflix)<br> (Italian): Vittorio Guerrieri (TV), Davide Marzi (films)<br> (Brazilian): Wellington Lima<br> (French): Tony Joudrier, Adrien Solis<br> (German): Rainer Fritzsche (TV and Rebuild) , Fritz Rott (Films) , Henning Nöhren (Netflix)
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[[Image:Reiaoba.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Aoba cowers in fear as the Rei collective comes for him.]]  
[[Image:Reiaoba.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Aoba cowers in fear as the Rei collective comes for him.]]  


Aoba is an avid guitar player, and has been seen carrying a guitar case when in civilian life ([[Episode 11]]). Even in Nerv Headquarters, Aoba has been seen to play air guitar when he is not on duty, as well as read guitar magazines.   
Aoba is an avid guitar player, and has been seen carrying a guitar case when in civilian life ([[Episode 11]]). Even in Nerv Headquarters, he has been known to play air guitar when he is not on duty or to read guitar magazines.   


Aoba is a bit of a nihilist and a little cynical, scoffing at Maya Ibuki's absolute faith in the technology of the age ([[Episode 11|11]], again), and having no second thoughts about firing on JSSDF soldiers in [[Episode 25%27]]. But he gets along well with his co-workers.
Although he is able to get along well with his co-workers, Aoba is portrayed as a bit of a nihilist, scoffing at Maya Ibuki's absolute faith in the technology of the age ([[Episode 11|11]], again), and having no second thoughts about firing on JSSDF soldiers in [[Episode 25%27]].  


During Third Impact, the [[The_Geektionary_T-Z#Transition_Guide|transition guides]] appeared to everyone around the world as a person they loved or trusted, their touch transforming the person into [[LCL]]. Aoba, however, experienced only a multitude of naked [[Rei Ayanami]] messengers, from which he cowered under his desk until he was touched, implying that there was no one that Aoba truly loved or trusted. The Rei messengers also giggle insanely like the destroyed Tank Reis from the [[Dummy Plug Plant]], but there is no known connection between the tank Rei copies and Aoba, so the reason behind this particular manifestation remains a matter of speculation.
Intriguingly, during Third Impact, the [[The_Geektionary_T-Z#Transition_Guide|transition guides]] appeared to everyone around the world as a person they loved or trusted, their touch transforming the person into [[LCL]]. Aoba, however, experienced only a multitude of naked [[Rei Ayanami]] messengers, from which he cowered under his desk until he was touched, implying that there was no one that he truly loved or trusted. There is no known connection between the tank Rei copies and Aoba, so the reason behind this particular manifestation remains a matter of speculation.
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==In Evangelion New Theatrical Edition==
 
==In Rebuild of Evangelion==
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Aoba reprises his old role in Rebuild of Evangelion, with little to differentiate him from his appearance in the TV series in [[Evangelion 1.0]] and [[Evangelion 2.0|2.0]]. However for [[Evangelion 3.0]] he appears alongside [[Makoto Hyuga (Rebuild)|Hyuga]] on the bridge of the [[AAA Wunder]].
Aoba reprises his old role in Rebuild of Evangelion, with little to differentiate him from his appearance in the TV series in [[Evangelion 1.0]] and [[Evangelion 2.0|2.0]]. However for [[Evangelion 3.0]] he appears alongside [[Makoto Hyuga (Rebuild)|Hyuga]] on the bridge of the [[AAA Wunder]].
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*His surname comes from the name of the [[Warships_of_Neon_Genesis_Evangelion#IJN_Aoba.28.E9.9D.92.E8.91.89.29|Aoba class heavy cruiser]].
*His surname comes from the name of the [[Warships_of_Neon_Genesis_Evangelion#IJN_Aoba.28.E9.9D.92.E8.91.89.29|Aoba class heavy cruiser]].
*Aoba's personal name, "Shigeru", makes his full name the same sound similar to ''Aoba Shigereru'', a movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto, which was intentional.
*Aoba's personal name, "Shigeru", makes his full name the same sound similar to ''Aoba Shigereru'', a movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto, which was intentional.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:41, 6 May 2024

Shigeru Aoba
青葉シゲル
Rank / Title First Lieutenant; [1]

Computer Technician

Affiliation(s) Nerv
Wille (Rebuild 3.0)
Age Unknown
Birthday 5/05/19??
Height 185cm[2]
Seiyū Takehito Koyasu
Voice Actor (English): Jason C. Lee (TV and films), Vic Mignogna ("Director's Cut),
Phil Parsons (Rebuild), Billy Kametz (Netflix)
(Italian): Vittorio Guerrieri (TV), Davide Marzi (films)
(Brazilian): Wellington Lima
(French): Tony Joudrier, Adrien Solis
(German): Rainer Fritzsche (TV and Rebuild) , Fritz Rott (Films) , Henning Nöhren (Netflix)

First Lieutenant Shigeru Aoba is one of the three main computer technicians at Nerv HQ, along with Makoto Hyuga and Maya Ibuki.

Profile

Aoba cowers in fear as the Rei collective comes for him.

Aoba is an avid guitar player, and has been seen carrying a guitar case when in civilian life (Episode 11). Even in Nerv Headquarters, he has been known to play air guitar when he is not on duty or to read guitar magazines.

Although he is able to get along well with his co-workers, Aoba is portrayed as a bit of a nihilist, scoffing at Maya Ibuki's absolute faith in the technology of the age (11, again), and having no second thoughts about firing on JSSDF soldiers in Episode 25'.

Intriguingly, during Third Impact, the transition guides appeared to everyone around the world as a person they loved or trusted, their touch transforming the person into LCL. Aoba, however, experienced only a multitude of naked Rei Ayanami messengers, from which he cowered under his desk until he was touched, implying that there was no one that he truly loved or trusted. There is no known connection between the tank Rei copies and Aoba, so the reason behind this particular manifestation remains a matter of speculation.

In Rebuild of Evangelion

Aoba reprises his old role in Rebuild of Evangelion, with little to differentiate him from his appearance in the TV series in Evangelion 1.0 and 2.0. However for Evangelion 3.0 he appears alongside Hyuga on the bridge of the AAA Wunder.

Aoba in Other Media

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In the Manga

Notes

  • His surname comes from the name of the Aoba class heavy cruiser.
  • Aoba's personal name, "Shigeru", makes his full name the same sound similar to Aoba Shigereru, a movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto, which was intentional.
  1. Evangelion Chronicle issues 7, 20 and 25. Scans can be consulted here. There is a particularity in the rankings of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces that makes the translation a little confusing. What we usually contemplate as the First and Second Lieutenant in their language is called the Second Class Lieutenant and Third Class Lieutenant. A direct translation cannot capture this particularity, and for that so the information was double-checked.
  2. Evangelion Chronicle has a character height chart, however it does not clearly state each character's height. An user has calculated their heights based on it here, taking Misato's height from Episode 25 as a reference.


Characters
Main characters: Shinji Ikari | Rei Ayanami | Asuka Langley Soryu
Nerv staff: Misato Katsuragi | Gendo Ikari | Ritsuko Akagi | Kozo Fuyutsuki | Ryoji Kaji | Maya Ibuki | Makoto Hyuga | Shigeru Aoba
Classmates: Toji Suzuhara | Kensuke Aida | Hikari Horaki
Other characters: Kaworu Nagisa | Yui Ikari | Naoko Akagi | Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu | Dr. Katsuragi | Mr. Langley | Keel Lorenz | Pen Pen
Rebuild of Evangelion: Asuka Shikinami Langley | Mari Makinami Illustrious | Sakura Suzuhara | Ryoji Kaji (Jr)
Miscellaneous: Minor Characters | Minor Characters (Rebuild) | Extracanonical Characters
Theory and Analysis: Name Origins (Warships) | Designs | Relationships | Profiles
Resources: 2015: The Last Year of Ryohji Kaji