Gendo Ikari

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Gendo Ikari is a main character in the Neon Genesis Evangelion series. He is the commander of NERV, an organization dedicated to fighting against the Angels. Gendo is depicted as a cold, distant, and calculating individual with a complex personality. He is obsessed with his wife Yui and the Evangelion project, often prioritizing it over his son Shinji's well-being. His ultimate goal is to initiate the 'Human Instrumentality Project', which aims to merge all human souls into a single entity. Gendo's actions and motivations are central to the series' plot, exploring themes of humanity, existence, and the consequences of playing God.