: Dr. Ritsuko Akagi leads the defense. She uses the Angel’s rapid adaptability against it by uploading a program into the remaining supercomputer, Casper, that forces the Angel to "evolve" into a benign state that eventually leads to its own death. Key Character and Lore Reveals
: The episode reveals that the Magi supercomputers are organic computers based on the personality of Ritsuko’s mother, Naoko Akagi . Each of the three units represents a different facet of her: Melchior : Naoko as a scientist. Balthasar : Naoko as a mother. Casper : Naoko as a woman. Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 13
: The writing "Ikari, you jerk!" found inside Casper hints at the hidden personal conflicts between Gendo Ikari and the Akagi family that culminate later in the series. Key Character and Lore Reveals : The episode
: While the pilots (Shinji, Asuka, and Rei) undergo a synchronization test in deep-level simulation bodies, a microscopic Angel named Ireul infiltrates NERV HQ. Casper : Naoko as a woman
: Most of the episode takes place within the claustrophobic confines of the GeoFront, focusing on the "middle generation" characters (Ritsuko and Misato).