Player Name: The one and only legendary Deus, returning for a second round to ruin your roleplay. Personal LJ: oftheknight AIM Contact: deus ex caeli, as always Character Name: Asuka Langley Soryu Source Canon: Neon Genesis Evangelion Community Tag: asuka langley soryu
Notes: From what one of the mods has informed me, we will be following Rebuild canon to a certain degree. While I have no problem with these events, this Asuka remains true to her original incarnation, at least personality wise, from the television series.
Please also see the extended notes in the "Suggested Event List" section.
Personality: One could write a whole novel about Asuka Langley Soryu, and still say not nearly enough. Initially, Asuka appears a shallow character at best, lashing out at those she dislikes (which is nearly everyone) and quick to make snap judgments. Upon first meeting Shinji Ikari, she dismisses him as a worthless wannabe who only rose to the level of Evangelion pilot thanks to his father's influence. Rude, ruthless, and blunt to the point of callousness, Asuka has no qualms of making herself heard, even when (especially when) her opinion isn't asked for. Because of her prickly nature, Asuka has difficulty maintaining friendships with others, though she remains inexplicably popular at school. Headstrong and confident, Asuka will boast of every skill in arsenal to anyone unfortunate enough to listen, ranging from her remarkable abilities as a pilot to her stunningly good looks. Asuka places utmost faith in her Evangelion and sees it as an extension of herself. As we later find out in the series, without her Evangelion, Asuka sees herself as literally half a person. There's no other place in the world she'd rather be than in the cockpit of her beloved Unit 02.
Beneath that mile high ego of Asuka's, however, lurks a much darker side. Asuka's endless bragging is in, actuality, a front. Deep down, she is a lonely, needy girl desperate for attention, seeking the approval of others in order to justify her own existence. No matter how hard Asuka tries, it never seems good enough compared to the actions of almighty Shinji, who she grows to despise for constantly outpacing her despite contradictory feelings. Asuka has blocked off many memories of her childhood due to the trauma they have caused her. Walking in on her mother committing suicide scarred her permanently, and as such, she can scarcely recall the incident. Because of said guardian's descent into insanity and later infatuation with dolls, Asuka hates anything that reminds her of them. This is the reason for Asuka's rivalry with Rei; the girl behaves little better than one at times, her lack of emotional response infuriating to the young pilot.
By the end of the series, Asuka has all but lost her mind. A particularly scathing Angel attack, along with her repeated failures, left her unable to pilot her Evangelion efficiently. She sinks deep into the pits of repression, feeling nothing short of hatred for everyone around her. Only do the events of End of Evangelion rouse her from madness. Realizing her mother's affection has protected her all along within Unit 02, Asuka makes one last heroic stand against the invading mass-produced Evangelions. Although she ultimately falls to them, she is the first besides Shinji to reappear after the completion of Instrumentality. In summary, Asuka is a cocksure, proud, but fragile young woman, whose own stubbornness often leads to severe consequences. While she does grow to trust others as the series progresses, she remains supremely judgmental, insisting she's better off alone... when in reality, she wants nothing more than to be understood and accepted.
Asuka Langley Soryu | Neon Genesis Evangelion [cont.]
Personal LJ:
AIM Contact: deus ex caeli, as always
Character Name: Asuka Langley Soryu
Source Canon: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Community Tag: asuka langley soryu
Notes: From what one of the mods has informed me, we will be following Rebuild canon to a certain degree. While I have no problem with these events, this Asuka remains true to her original incarnation, at least personality wise, from the television series.
Please also see the extended notes in the "Suggested Event List" section.
Background: Here. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asuka_Langley_Soryu)
Personality: One could write a whole novel about Asuka Langley Soryu, and still say not nearly enough. Initially, Asuka appears a shallow character at best, lashing out at those she dislikes (which is nearly everyone) and quick to make snap judgments. Upon first meeting Shinji Ikari, she dismisses him as a worthless wannabe who only rose to the level of Evangelion pilot thanks to his father's influence. Rude, ruthless, and blunt to the point of callousness, Asuka has no qualms of making herself heard, even when (especially when) her opinion isn't asked for. Because of her prickly nature, Asuka has difficulty maintaining friendships with others, though she remains inexplicably popular at school. Headstrong and confident, Asuka will boast of every skill in arsenal to anyone unfortunate enough to listen, ranging from her remarkable abilities as a pilot to her stunningly good looks. Asuka places utmost faith in her Evangelion and sees it as an extension of herself. As we later find out in the series, without her Evangelion, Asuka sees herself as literally half a person. There's no other place in the world she'd rather be than in the cockpit of her beloved Unit 02.
Beneath that mile high ego of Asuka's, however, lurks a much darker side. Asuka's endless bragging is in, actuality, a front. Deep down, she is a lonely, needy girl desperate for attention, seeking the approval of others in order to justify her own existence. No matter how hard Asuka tries, it never seems good enough compared to the actions of almighty Shinji, who she grows to despise for constantly outpacing her despite contradictory feelings. Asuka has blocked off many memories of her childhood due to the trauma they have caused her. Walking in on her mother committing suicide scarred her permanently, and as such, she can scarcely recall the incident. Because of said guardian's descent into insanity and later infatuation with dolls, Asuka hates anything that reminds her of them. This is the reason for Asuka's rivalry with Rei; the girl behaves little better than one at times, her lack of emotional response infuriating to the young pilot.
By the end of the series, Asuka has all but lost her mind. A particularly scathing Angel attack, along with her repeated failures, left her unable to pilot her Evangelion efficiently. She sinks deep into the pits of repression, feeling nothing short of hatred for everyone around her. Only do the events of End of Evangelion rouse her from madness. Realizing her mother's affection has protected her all along within Unit 02, Asuka makes one last heroic stand against the invading mass-produced Evangelions. Although she ultimately falls to them, she is the first besides Shinji to reappear after the completion of Instrumentality. In summary, Asuka is a cocksure, proud, but fragile young woman, whose own stubbornness often leads to severe consequences. While she does grow to trust others as the series progresses, she remains supremely judgmental, insisting she's better off alone... when in reality, she wants nothing more than to be understood and accepted.