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Hajime Aida

Character

Hajime Aida is a minor figure in the Rebuild of Evangelion films, known as the father of Kensuke Aida. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time reveals that he lived through the Near Third Impact only to lose his life in an accident afterward.

Kana: 相田ハジメ
Debut: Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time
Gender: Male
Series: Rebuild of Evangelion
Status: Deceased
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Appearance

Hajime's presence in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time is minimal, and the available materials leave his physical description unrecorded. The story identifies him solely through his relationship to his son, Kensuke Aida.

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Personality

What little emerges about the man arrives secondhand, through his son's grief. Kensuke wishes he had talked with his father more, shared drinks with him, and listened to the complaints he voiced. Those regrets are the only lens the film offers on who Hajime was.

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History

The film establishes that Hajime came through the Near Third Impact alive but died in an accident sometime afterward. His tomb stands on a hill crowned by a single tree, one grave among many others resting on the same slope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hajime Aida in Evangelion?

Hajime Aida is a minor figure in the Rebuild of Evangelion films, known as the father of Kensuke Aida.

What happens to Hajime Aida in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time?

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time reveals that Hajime Aida survived the Near Third Impact but died in an accident sometime afterward.

What is known about Hajime Aida's personality?

Little is shown of Hajime Aida directly. What emerges comes through his son Kensuke's regret at not talking with him more, sharing drinks with him, or listening to his complaints.

Where is Hajime Aida buried?

Hajime Aida's tomb stands on a hill crowned by a single tree, one grave among many others resting on the same slope.

Who is Hajime Aida's son?

Hajime Aida is the father of Kensuke Aida, one of Shinji Ikari's classmates and friends in the Rebuild of Evangelion films.

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