Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising Project is a computer game based on the anime seriesNeon 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 ; what Shinji does influences his statistics. 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. A manga serial under the same name, drawn by Takahashi Osamu, has been released in Japan. It has eighteen volumes and is published by Kadokawa. It was serialized in Shōnen Ace, the same publication as the manga version by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. The manga came to an end in February 2016, and an eighteenth volume was the final one. Both the game and manga introduce three new female Nerv technicians: Kaede Agano, Satsuki Ooi, and Aoi Mogami.
Manga
The manga diverges from the original Neon Genesis Evangelion and shares several plot divergences with .
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. Both Shinji and Asuka are much more stable, and Asuka is particularly possessive of him. She has begun to develop romantic feelings towards Shinji at some point just before the manga begins, and sees Rei as her primary romantic competition, though she also sees Kaworu as a threat due to what she sees as his very overt attempts to flirt with Shinji. As such, she finds Rei to be her only ally in keeping Kaworu, and later, Mana from getting too close to Shinji.
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.
Gendo and Shinji's relationship is less negative and has a more competitive nature; the two usually attempt to outdo the other.
Rei is introduced as a distant relative of Shinji's from Yui's side of the family. She is also another interest for Shinji, much to the irritation of Asuka, and the two find themselves competing for his affections. Though this rarely takes the form of any kind of direct physical competition, and Shinji himself often finds the entire situation confusing and stressful. Like Asuka, Rei considers Kaworu an interloper to her relationship with Shinji and will often team with her to make sure that Kaworu does not get too far in what she and Asuka see as attempts to flirt with Shinji.
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.
Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu, Asuka's mother, is still alive and working at Nerv like Yui. She's portrayed as an airhead and has a very simplistic way of talking.
Kaworu Nagisa is a transfer student and undercover SEELE agent being ordered to disturb Shinji's relationships with Asuka and Rei. He also has some sort of connection to Ritsuko, who supports him in his mission, but quickly disappears from the plot.
is a transfer student and undercover agent sent by Gendo and Yui that quickly takes an interest in Shinji, also trying to counterbalance his relationship with Asuka and Rei.
Game Stats
During the game you may raise Shinji's stats which influence the ending and gameplay, these include:
Knowledge : The higher this is, the less likely Shinji will fail tests
Physical strength : The higher this is, the less likely Shinji will become sick
Morality : The higher this is, the more likely Shinji will listen to Misato
Sensitivity : Related to getting Shinji to date people
Sexuality : The higher this is, the more Shinji will be attracted to girls. The lower it is, the more he will be attracted to boys.
Synchronizer ratio : The higher this is, the more damage and defense an Eva will have.
Stress : The higher this is, the more likely Shinji will get sick
Work Progress : Misato's progress into developing new weapons
Money : Every month you are given 10,000 yen from Nerv to spend on Shinji
Game 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:
