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Asuka Langley Sohryu is a character in the anime and manga series “Neon Genesis Evangelion.”
She is one of the main characters and pilots of the giant bio-mechanical robots known as “Evas,” which are used to fight monstrous beings called “Angels” that threaten the world. Asuka is a highly skilled Eva pilot and possesses a fiery personality, often exhibiting arrogance and a desire for attention and recognition.
She is of mixed German and Japanese heritage and speaks both languages fluently. Asuka’s backstory reveals that she has a troubled past, including a strained relationship with her mother, which contributes to her behavior and character development throughout the series.
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