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{{Character Infobox
{{Character Infobox
| name        = Naoko Akagi
| name_r      = Naoko Akagi
| image      =  
| name_k      =赤木 ナオコ
| age         =Unknown
| image      = [[Image:21_C136_naoko.jpg|260px]]
| birthday   = Unknown
| heritage = [[Japan|Japanese]]
| seiyu      = [[Mika Doi]] (Japanese)
| affiliation = [[Gehirn]]
| rank        = Chief Scientist of Gehirn
| relations = [[Ritsuko Akagi]] (daughter),<br> [[Gendo Ikari]] (lover)
| age         =  
| birthday     =  
| seiyu      = [[Mika Doi]]
| va          = (English): Laura Chapman<br> (Italian): Serena Verdirosi<br> (German): Heide Domanowski (TV) , Kordula Leisse (Films) , Magdalena Helmig (Netflix)
}}
}}


Dr. '''Naoko Akagi''' was the chief scientist of [[GEHIRN]], and designer of the [[MAGI]] supercomputers.  She was also the mother of [[Ritsuko Akagi]], who followed in her mother's footsteps and ultimately worked alongside her at GEHIRN, though Ritsuko ended up being overshadowed by her famous mother.
Dr. '''Naoko Akagi''' was the mother of [[Ritsuko Akagi]] by an unknown father and the chief scientist of [[Gehirn]], [[Nerv]]'s predecessor organization, and designer of the [[Magi]] supercomputers, which she copied her own thought patterns onto. Naoko felt that the Magi represented the three aspects of her personality: herself as a scientist (Melchior), herself as a mother (Balthasar), and herself as a woman (Casper). She was also heavily involved in the creation of the Evangelion Project with [[Gendo Ikari]].  


As the head scientist for GEHIRN, [[NERV]]'s predecessor organization. Naoko was heavily involved in the creation of the Evangelion Project with Gendo Ikari.  Eventually, she began an affair with Gendo, but he was really just using her for her scientific talent. 
==Profile==


Naoko designed the three MAGI supercomputers, which she copied her own thought patterns onto. Naoko felt that the MAGI represented the three aspects of her personality:  herself as a scientist (Melchior), herself as a mother (Balthasar), and herself as a woman (Casper).
Naoko has the same good-natured but distant relationship with her daughter that Ritsuko has with others. Naoko has even admitted to leaving Ritsuko on her own for too long; she blames Ritsuko’s difficulty with men on this, and admits to herself that she acted like a mother only when it was convenient. Despite being very aware of her faults, there is no sign that Naoko ever tried to change them.
 
Naoko was sexually involved with Gendo Ikari after the death of [[Yui Ikari]], though it is suggested that Naoko wanted Gendo before, as she described Yui’s disappearance as being exactly what she’d hoped for. Naoko seemed to accept that Gendo couldn’t forget about Yui and perhaps also that Gendo would have no deep attachment to her as a consequence.
 
However, Naoko still strangled the first [[Rei Ayanami]] when the child said that Gendo considered Naoko as an "old hag" and no longer useful (Rei’s resemblance to Yui might also have been a factor, as Yui’s face appears superimposed over Rei 1’s as she speaks to Naoko). This might indicate that Naoko was more strongly attached to Gendo than she appeared, enough to kill at the thought of his rejection, though sheer anger over being discarded might also have been part of Naoko’s motivation.
 
Naoko then died from a fall from the top of [[Central Dogma]] onto the Magi computers below. It is unknown if someone assassinated Naoko, though there is no suggestion of this. From the look of horror on her face after strangling Rei it seems that she was horrified enough at what she had done to take her own life (the manga adaptation by [[Yoshiyuki Sadamoto]] explicitly shows that Naoko committed suicide).
 
When Ritsuko Akagi tried to self-destruct the Magi in [[Episode 25%27]], Casper, the "woman" aspect, rejected the command. The shocked Ritsuko interpreted this as Naoko choosing Gendo over her own daughter.
 
==Notes==
*The "brain" seen inside the Magi system in [[Episode 13]] is likely not Naoko’s literal brain, as her head would have been too damaged in the fall for the brain to remain intact.
*Naoko, like Ritsuko, is named after the famous Japanese aircraft carrier [[Warships_of_Neon_Genesis_Evangelion#IJN_Akagi.28.E8.B5.A4.E5.9F.8E.29|Akagi.]]
*"Naoko" comes from the name of a friend [[Hideaki Anno]] [[Resources:Character_Name_Origins#Naoko_Akagi_.28.E8.B5.A4.E6.9C.A8.E3.83.8A.E3.82.AA.E3.82.B3.29|knew in elementary school]].
*Some have considered Naoko the candidate for the mysterious soul in [[Evangelion Unit-00]]. Please see [[Eva-00's soul]] for more.


Soon after the finishing touches were put on NERV HQ and GEHIRN was ready to be transformed into NERV, [[Rei Ayanami|Rei I]] called Naoko an "old hag" and said that Gendo referred to her that way in private.  Naoko realized that Gendo was simply using her, and in a fit of frustration and rage, strangled Rei I to death.  Naoko then died from a fall from the top of [[Central Dogma]] onto the MAGIC computers below, which she herself had built.  It is unknown if someone assassinated Naoko, though there is no suggestion of this and it seems that she committed suicide (the manga adaptation by Sadamato explicitly shows that Naoko killed herself).


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Naoko Akagi
赤木 ナオコ
Rank / Title Chief Scientist of Gehirn
Affiliation(s) Gehirn
National Heritage Japanese
Relations Ritsuko Akagi (daughter),
Gendo Ikari (lover)
Seiyū Mika Doi
Voice Actor (English): Laura Chapman
(Italian): Serena Verdirosi
(German): Heide Domanowski (TV) , Kordula Leisse (Films) , Magdalena Helmig (Netflix)

Dr. Naoko Akagi was the mother of Ritsuko Akagi by an unknown father and the chief scientist of Gehirn, Nerv's predecessor organization, and designer of the Magi supercomputers, which she copied her own thought patterns onto. Naoko felt that the Magi represented the three aspects of her personality: herself as a scientist (Melchior), herself as a mother (Balthasar), and herself as a woman (Casper). She was also heavily involved in the creation of the Evangelion Project with Gendo Ikari.

Profile

Naoko has the same good-natured but distant relationship with her daughter that Ritsuko has with others. Naoko has even admitted to leaving Ritsuko on her own for too long; she blames Ritsuko’s difficulty with men on this, and admits to herself that she acted like a mother only when it was convenient. Despite being very aware of her faults, there is no sign that Naoko ever tried to change them.

Naoko was sexually involved with Gendo Ikari after the death of Yui Ikari, though it is suggested that Naoko wanted Gendo before, as she described Yui’s disappearance as being exactly what she’d hoped for. Naoko seemed to accept that Gendo couldn’t forget about Yui and perhaps also that Gendo would have no deep attachment to her as a consequence.

However, Naoko still strangled the first Rei Ayanami when the child said that Gendo considered Naoko as an "old hag" and no longer useful (Rei’s resemblance to Yui might also have been a factor, as Yui’s face appears superimposed over Rei 1’s as she speaks to Naoko). This might indicate that Naoko was more strongly attached to Gendo than she appeared, enough to kill at the thought of his rejection, though sheer anger over being discarded might also have been part of Naoko’s motivation.

Naoko then died from a fall from the top of Central Dogma onto the Magi computers below. It is unknown if someone assassinated Naoko, though there is no suggestion of this. From the look of horror on her face after strangling Rei it seems that she was horrified enough at what she had done to take her own life (the manga adaptation by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto explicitly shows that Naoko committed suicide).

When Ritsuko Akagi tried to self-destruct the Magi in Episode 25', Casper, the "woman" aspect, rejected the command. The shocked Ritsuko interpreted this as Naoko choosing Gendo over her own daughter.

Notes

  • The "brain" seen inside the Magi system in Episode 13 is likely not Naoko’s literal brain, as her head would have been too damaged in the fall for the brain to remain intact.
  • Naoko, like Ritsuko, is named after the famous Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi.
  • "Naoko" comes from the name of a friend Hideaki Anno knew in elementary school.
  • Some have considered Naoko the candidate for the mysterious soul in Evangelion Unit-00. Please see Eva-00's soul for more.


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


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