Neon Genesis Evangelion Manga Vol. 9 – The Fifth Child and Shattered Pride
Author: Story & Art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Original Concept by Gainax)
Genre: Mecha, Sci-Fi, Psychological Drama, Action, Seinen, Dark Fantasy
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The Fifth Child Arrives—And Old Wounds Are Laid Bare.
Volume 9 of Neon Genesis Evangelion, subtitled The Fifth Child, introduces the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, a new pilot sent directly by SEELE whose true nature is shrouded in mystery . As Shinji finds himself both disturbed and drawn to this strange boy, Asuka Langley Soryu reaches her breaking point. Her fragile pride, built entirely on her identity as a pilot, shatters as her synchronization rate plummets and she faces an Angel that forces her to relive her most traumatic memories. This volume is a devastating exploration of trauma, identity, and the haunting power of the past .
Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 9 – Story Details
Subtitle: The Fifth Child (フィフス・チルドレン)
Chapters Included: Full Volume 9 (Stages 57-63)
Focus Characters: Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu, Kaworu Nagisa, Misato Katsuragi, Gendo Ikari
Key Events:
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The Fifth Child: Shinji, still traumatized and avoiding school after Toji's death, encounters Kaworu Nagisa playing piano in the ruins of a church. Their meeting is immediately unsettling. Kaworu's cold "mercy killing" of a stray kitten disturbs Shinji, who draws a parallel between Kaworu and the Rei he first met .
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Asuka's Descent: Asuka struggles with a plummeting sync ratio. When the 15th Angel, Arael, appears in Earth's orbit, she disobeys orders and launches Unit-02 alone. The Angel's mental probe forces her to relive the trauma of her mother's madness and suicide, leaving her catatonic .
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The Spear of Longinus: Shinji's desperate request to launch Unit-01 is denied by Gendo. Instead, Rei is ordered to retrieve the Spear of Longinus from Lilith's body in Terminal Dogma. Unit-00 hurls the Spear into orbit, destroying the Angel but losing the artifact beyond recovery .
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Distance: Asuka lies comatose, and Kaworu is officially assigned to Unit-02. His ability to sync with the Eva before its core is rewritten raises Misato's suspicion. After a disturbing encounter in the shower, Shinji tells Kaworu he doesn't like him. Meanwhile, Rei encounters Kaworu, who tells her they are the same—which she denies .
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Returning Fire: The 16th Angel attacks. Kaworu pilots Unit-02 with incredible skill, but the Angel's thread-like form penetrates Unit-00, infecting it .
Meet the Cast of Volume 9
Shinji Ikari – Still reeling from the trauma of being forced to kill Toji, Shinji is evading school and his remaining friends. His encounter with Kaworu is deeply unsettling, yet he feels a strange sense of familiarity he can't explain .
Asuka Langley Soryu – The proud Second Child finally shatters. Forced to confront the memory of her mother's rejection and suicide, Asuka is left in a vegetative state, her ego completely destroyed. This is her most tragic moment .
Kaworu Nagisa – SEELE's "trump card" is introduced as the Fifth Child. He is beautiful, enigmatic, and utterly alien. His unsettling actions and casual disregard for human morality hide a terrible secret. The volume includes bonus material dedicated to analyzing this mysterious character .
Rei Ayanami – She meets Kaworu and denies his claim that they are the same, though the truth is far more complex .
Key Features of This Volume
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The Introduction of Kaworu: One of the most iconic and mysterious characters in anime makes his debut. His unsettling meeting with Shinji sets the stage for one of the series' most heartbreaking arcs .
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Asuka's Psychological Destruction: The 15th Angel's mental probe is a harrowing exploration of trauma, forcing Asuka to relive the worst moment of her life .
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The Spear of Longinus: A pivotal moment in the conspiracy, as Gendo uses the legendary artifact against SEELE's wishes, permanently losing it .
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Bonus Content: Includes a Japanese sound FX glossary and a special article on Kaworu, comparing him to characters like Satan in Mark Twain's The Mysterious Stranger .
Perfect for Fans Of: Attack on Titan, Ghost in the Shell, Akira, Berserk, Serial Experiments Lain, and psychological mecha stories with deep existential themes.
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