Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Shikinami Asuka Langley 03

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When Asuka is introduced in Evangelion: 2.0, her character has a lot of notable changes from the original series, including her psychological profile. Although she appears to be as hot-headed as she was originally, she seems more quiet and far less of a “brat”. She still likes Shinji and refers to him in the same manner, but she is more open with herself in accepting that she likes him. Nevertheless, as difficult a person Asuka may be, she is not unreasonable and broken.

Cute cosplayer with an attitude from Japan Comiket 83! I think she may be hiding an eye patch under her bangs as we see Asuka in the preview of 3.0. And I really love the expression on her face. Thanks again to Marcello for letting me share this!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious 08

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The pilot with an enigmatic personality, Mari is the only one among the Eva pilots who genuinely enjoys piloting. Her repeated comments suggest that she has a liking to the smell of LCL, an amber-colored, translucent liquid that allows the pilot to mentally link with their Evangelion Unit. It is implied that Mari works for an unknown third party, and a pilot designation has not been provided, assuming Mari actually has one.

Another amazing cosplayer from Japan Comiket 79! I’m sorry I had to crop the original photo, but those white boxes are really distracting. Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Ikari Shinji, Makinami Mari Illustrious, Ayanami Rei, Shikinami Asuka Langley, and Nagisa Kaworu

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The second of four films released in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is the winner of the French Lyon Asian Film Festival’s Animation category, narrowly beating “Symphony in August” in an audience vote back in 2009. The film also won Excellent Animation of the Year from the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year in 2010. Stills and draft materials by Anno Hideaki were exhibited at Künstlerhaus Bethanien as part of the Proto Anime Cut exhibition from January to March 2011, with a European tour planned in summer 2012.

Ok, so this group changed Ikari Shinji and Nagisa Kaworu into girls, but hey, is anyone really complaining? And for those of you who want to see more of these cosplayers, please refer to the video below. Thanks to Felicia for sending this in!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Ayanami Rei and Makinami Mari Illustrious 02

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WARNING: This article contains spoilers. Please read at your own risk!

When the Tenth Angel began its rampage, Mari hijacked Unit-02 in order to head out to fight Zeruel, activating Unit-02’s second best mode “The Beast”, thereby removing the unit’s restraints. In this mode, Mari successfully smashed through most of Zeruel’s multiple AT Fields, but was still unfortunately taken out by the Angel’s rapid extending blade-like arms.

It was then that Rei’s damaged Unit-00 emerged onto the battlefield and charged at Zeruel with an N² mine-armed missile. The battered Unit-02 tore through the Angel’s remaining AT Fields and Unit-00 threw Unit-02 out of the blast radius before the missile detonates.

Despite their combined effort, however, the missile failed to destroy Zeruel, and blew off Unit-00’s arms in the process.

Awesome cosplay pair from Comiket 77! Some parts of Mari’s suit looks really shiny, I wonder what it’s made of? Thanks again to Quince for sending this in!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Shikinami Asuka Langley

In the four-film, re-imagining of the TV series, Asuka was not introduced until the second film, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. Several changes have been made to her character, including changing her family name from Soryu to Shikinami, and her holding the rank of captain of the Euro Airforce. She is no longer infatuated with Kaji Ryoji, ignoring an invitation to go on a trip with him until Katsuragi Misato forced her to go. Asuka is also the test pilot for Unit 03 instead of Suzuhara Toji, but she survived the Evangelion possession by an Angel.

That’s an amazing bodysuit cosplayed by Ushijima! It makes me wonder how cosplayers can make these things so well. Thanks to Kohta for sharing this!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious 05

Makinami Mari Illustrious’ designation amongst the Children has yet to be revealed, though she is once referred as “Problem Child”. In the preview of the 3rd Rebuild movie, Mari is seen taking off her glasses while in confinement. She is also shown having a private conversation with an unknown character.

She’s a strange character if you ask me, but undoubtedly very cute. Besides, Sakamoto Maaya is her seiyuu, so how can you not love her? Thanks again to Daniel for sending this in!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious and Ayanami Rei

At the apparent death of Soryu Asuka Langley, Ikari Shiji left NERV as he disapproved of his father’s actions. It was then that the Tenth Angel attacked, forcing Mari to hijack Unit-02 in an attempt to beat the Angel. However, even after she initiated the berserker mode, she was no match for it. Ayanami Rei then piloted Unit-00, but even with both of them working together, the Angel still remained unscathed.

And I won’t reveal any more than that! If you’d like to know what happened next, you’d best watch the movie yourself… Thanks again to Jamie for sending this!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious 03

The beginning of the movie immediately reveals Makinami Mari Illustrious to be a pilot of the Provisional Evangelion Unit-05. She was sent to destroy the resuscitated skeleton of the Third Angel in its attack on NERV’s arctic Bethany Base. Mari was able to successfully defeat the Angel by self-destructing her unit,and ejecting at the last minute to avoid her own death.

I guess Evangelion’s 4-part theatrical remake really made an impact on the con goers this year. Thanks again for the contribution, Quince!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious 02

The Provisional Evangelion Unit-05 which Mari pilots drastically differs from previous incarnations of the Eva Unit. It has four mechanical ”legs” that end in wheels and a lack of hands which is replaced with a jousting lance and “claw”. This unique design requires Mari to wear a helmet-like contraption in order to pilot Unit-05. Her plugsuit is also equipped with several attachments that connect to tubing that apparently help her in moving her unit.

So pretty! I really like her choice of setting for this photograph. Thanks to Quince for sending this!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious

The pilot of the Provisional Evangelion Unit-05, very little is known about Mari, and her designation amongst the other Children has yet to be revealed. She has poor eyesight and is shown to have a difficult time locating her glasses when she dropped them from the collision with Ikari Shinji while parachuting. She also seems to have a fetish for LCL, as she appreciates Shiji's "smell of LCL".

Megane Complex sent this in and tells me this is another photo from Winter Comiket 2009 that I have yet to feature. Honestly, I wouldn't even know which anime she's from if it wasn't for the contributor. Thanks again for the email!

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