Shinji Ikari Raising Project

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Shinji Ikari Raising Project (碇シンジ育成計画, Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku^?) is a computer game based on the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. The player assumes control of Shinji Ikari, the protagonist and main character of the normal Neon Genesis Evangelion series, in the expanded alternate universe that was glimpsed upon for a few moments in the TV episode 26. Basically, the player decides Shinji's fate in how he lives his life. The story begins with the attack of the 3rd Angel, much like the anime. Different decisions and actions lead to various outcomes etc.

Play proceeds in three major ways: The weekly schedule, battle, and dialogue choices. The player chooses Shinji's schedule for each week (each day having two event slots); what Shinji does influences his statistics (for example, taking synch tests improves his ability in an Eva). On Sundays, Shinji can take part in extra activities such as shopping for items which have various effects or NERV work which unlocks new Eva equipment. Battle controls are menu-driven and the outcome is determined partly by statistics and partly by luck. At various points Shinji will be asked to make choices during dialogue which can have far-reaching influence on the story.

Rei, Asuka and Shinji on the cover of Volume 1

[edit] Manga

A manga serial under the same name (and drawn by Takahashi Osamu [高橋脩]) has been released in Japan. It is currently at volume 2 and is published by Kadokawa. It is serialised in Comics A, the same publication as the manga version by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.

The manga diverges from the original Neon Genesis Evangelion and shares several plot divergences with Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days. It is published every March, July, and November.

Shinji and Asuka, who share a rather unbalanced relationship in the original NGE, are childhood friends. In the manga, Shinji and Asuka first met when they were both 4.
Yui Ikari, Shinji's mother, is still alive and working at NERV along with her husband Gendo. She is the head scientist in the place of Ritsuko Akagi.
Rei is introduced as a distant relative of Shinji on Yui's side of the family.
Misato Katsuragi is the homeroom teacher for Shinji and Asuka's class and Ritsuko Akagi is the school's nurse, although both still have some connection with NERV.