Misato Katsuragi

Оригінальне ім’я: 葛城ミサト

__Height:__ 163 cm (5'4) Misato Katsuragi is the chief operations officer at NERV, initially holding the rank of Captain (with a later promotion to Major). She is the field commander for the Eva pilots, issuing orders and giving battle strategies. She also acts as [Shinji](https://anilist.co/character/89) and [Asuka's](https://anilist.co/character/94) guardian, letting them live in her apartment rather than have them living alone. While she is professional and diligent in her duties, she is a slob and a drunkard while off-duty. ~!She is the only survivor of the Katsuragi Expedition, the scientific study led by her father which triggered the Second Impact; the cross pendant she wears was given to her by her father just before his death. She and [Ryouji Kaji](https://anilist.co/character/1260) were lovers during college, and slowly rekindle their romance over the course of the series. She was also friends with [Ritsuko Akagi](https://anilist.co/character/1251) in college, but their relationship unravels as she learns more about the ultimate goals of NERV and SEELE.!~