Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising Project

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku

Box art of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising Project
碇シンジ育成計画
(Shin Seiki Evangerion: Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku)
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Game
Publisher Gainax
Genre Life simulation game
Platform Windows 2000/Me/XP
Released 24 September 2004
Manga
Written by Osamu Takahashi
Published by Kadokawa Shoten
English publisher Dark Horse Comics
Demographic Shōnen
Magazine Shōnen Ace
Original run June 2005 – ongoing
Volumes 12
Anime and Manga Portal

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising Project (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 碇シンジ育成計画 Shin Seiki Evangerion: 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.

Both the game and manga introduce three new female Nerv technicians: Kaede Agano (阿賀野 カエデ Agano Kaede?)[1] (voiced by Ai Shimizu), Satsuki Ooi (大井 サツキ Ōi Satsuki?)[2] (voiced by Maria Yamamoto), and Aoi Mogami (最上 アオイ Mogami Aoi?)[3] (voiced by Yui Horie).

Contents

Stats

During the game you may raise Shinji's stats which influence the ending and gameplay, these include:

Relationships

As the game goes on it is possible for Shinji to develop a relationship with people. Relationships are also raised by certain story choices you make. The following are characters Shinji can develop a relationship with.

Girls:

Relationship raised: Attending any event Rei attends
Relationship raised: Attending any event Asuka attends, buying her cake when asked
Relationship raised: Attend Club (unlocked when you first meet her)
Relationship raised: Talk to her every Sunday
Relationship raised: Attend sensitivity training and raise your sensitivity

Boys:

Relationship raised: Have 0 sexuality and attend any event he attends

Endings

Job related:

Relationship Related:

Fighting

During a fight an eva has between 2 and 5 choices of what to do:

Manga

A manga serial under the same name, drawn by Takahashi Osamu (高橋脩), has been released in Japan. It currently has twelve volumes and is published by Kadokawa. It is serialised in Shōnen Ace, 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.


References

  1. ^ Kaede Agano Character information at official Gainax page for Shinji Ikari Raising Project game (Japanese)
  2. ^ Satsuki Ooi Character information at official Gainax page for Shinji Ikari Raising Project game (Japanese)
  3. ^ Aoi Mogami Character information at official Gainax page for Shinji Ikari Raising Project game (Japanese)

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