Neon Genesis Evangelion Manga Vol. 12 – Father and Son and the End of Days
Author: Story & Art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Original Concept by Gainax)
Genre: Mecha, Sci-Fi, Psychological Drama, Action, Seinen, Dark Fantasy
Availability: High-Quality English Printed Copy by Manga Hub in Pakistan
The Invasion Begins—And Humanity's Final Hour Arrives.
Volume 12 of Neon Genesis Evangelion, subtitled Father and Son (父と子), is the harrowing prelude to the apocalypse . As the shadowy organization SEELE deploys the Japanese Strategic Self-Defense Force to storm NERV Headquarters, the series' endgame explodes into a brutal, all-out war . Shinji Ikari is forced into a terrifying confrontation with his father, Gendo, who reveals the chilling truth behind his motivations. Meanwhile, a newly revived Asuka Langley Soryu must face an impossible enemy: the nine Mass Production Evangelions . This is the volume where heroes fall, sacrifices are made, and the stage is set for the final, cataclysmic battle for the fate of humanity.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 12 – Story Details
Subtitle: Father and Son (父と子 / Chichi to ko)
Chapters Included: Full Volume 12 (Stages 77-83)
Focus Characters: Shinji Ikari, Gendo Ikari, Asuka Langley Soryu, Misato Katsuragi, Rei Ayanami, SEELE, JSSDF
Key Events:
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The Invasion of NERV (Stage 77: Genocide): The JSSDF, acting on SEELE's orders, launches a violent assault on NERV Headquarters with the top priority of eliminating the Eva pilots . Shinji is cornered and awaits his death, Rei is missing, and Asuka remains comatose in the hospital . Misato orders Asuka to be placed inside Unit-02 and submerged in the GeoFront lake to protect her .
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Father and Son (Stage 78): Gendo Ikari suddenly appears, saving Shinji from the JSSDF soldiers by generating an AT Field from the Adam embryo in his hand . In a shocking exchange, Gendo reveals he was jealous of the love Yui had for Shinji and confesses he has never loved his son . He asks Shinji to pilot Unit-01 and join his plan for Instrumentality. Misato arrives and takes Shinji away as Gendo stays behind to cover their escape .
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The Promised Time (Stage 79): An N² mine is dropped on Tokyo-3, exposing the GeoFront and allowing JSSDF bombardment . Asuka awakens inside Unit-02 but remains catatonic, unable to move. Gendo finds Rei and leads her to Terminal Dogma to initiate his version of Third Impact .
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Asuka's Resurrection (Stage 80: Chance Meeting): The JSSDF launches depth charges at Unit-02 . Terrified of death, Asuka cries out for her mother and becomes aware of her mother's soul residing within Unit-02 . This gives her the will to live, and she reactivates the Eva, destroying the JSSDF forces . Meanwhile, Misato reveals the secrets of the Angels and Instrumentality to Shinji in her car .
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Enemy From The Sky (Stage 81): The JSSDF severs Unit-02's umbilical cable, leaving Asuka with only five minutes of power . SEELE, frustrated by the delays, deploys its final weapon: nine S² Engine-equipped Mass Production Evangelions .
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The Last Instruction (Stage 82): Misato orders Asuka to destroy the Eva Series . With only three and a half minutes remaining, Asuka engages them, destroying her first opponent. Misato and Shinji are ambushed on their way to Unit-01. A wounded Misato gives Shinji her necklace and an "adult kiss," pushing him into the emergency elevator to save him .
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A Mother's Call (Stage 83: Concord): Asuka battles the remaining Eva Series with only a minute of power left . The mortally wounded Misato eliminates the JSSDF soldiers with a grenade . Shinji arrives at the Eva cage, but finds Unit-01 encased in bakelite. Desperate to save Asuka, he screams for his mother to move—and Unit-01 breaks free .
Key Features of This Volume
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The Father and Son Confrontation: A chilling and pivotal moment where Gendo's cold heart is laid bare, revealing his jealousy and his plan to use his son for his own version of Instrumentality .
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Asuka's Return: After volumes of psychological devastation, Asuka finds the strength to fight again by connecting with the soul of her mother inside Unit-02. Her defiant battle against the JSSDF is a triumphant return to form .
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The Mass Production Evangelions: The arrival of the nine terrifying Eva Series raises the stakes to an apocalyptic level. They are the ultimate enemy, piloted by dummy plugs and equipped with S² Engines .
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Misato's Sacrifice: A heartbreaking and heroic moment as Misato gives her life to ensure Shinji can reach Unit-01. Her final gift is a kiss and the command to keep fighting .
Perfect for Fans Of: Attack on Titan, Ghost in the Shell, Akira, Berserk, The End of Evangelion, and psychological mecha stories with devastating final acts.
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