Iori Kiryu
CharacterIori Kiryu directs MENSCH's Strategic Operations Section in the theatrical production Stage Evangelion Beyond. Battlefield command against the Angels falls to her, yet her responsibilities reach past tactics into the day-to-day welfare of the pilots under her charge.
Appearance
No illustrated design accompanies the character; audiences know her through Shizuka Ishibashi's performance on stage.
Personality
Her post demands a dual nature, pairing the decisiveness of a field commander with the attentiveness of a caretaker, since watching over the pilots sits within her portfolio right alongside directing their battles.
History
She debuts in Stage Evangelion Beyond heading the Strategic Operations Section, holding the rank of field commander. During the production's development the role carried an entirely different name, Yuu Mizuho, before it settled on Iori Kiryu. Shizuka Ishibashi plays her.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Iori Kiryu in Evangelion?
Iori Kiryu is a character in the stage production Stage Evangelion Beyond who directs MENSCH's Strategic Operations Section as a field commander.
What does Iori Kiryu do at MENSCH?
Iori Kiryu leads MENSCH's Strategic Operations Section, commanding battles against the Angels while also overseeing the day-to-day welfare of the pilots under her charge.
What was Iori Kiryu's name during early production?
The character Iori Kiryu was originally named Yuu Mizuho during the development of Stage Evangelion Beyond before the name was changed.
Which production features Iori Kiryu?
Iori Kiryu debuts in Stage Evangelion Beyond, the Evangelion franchise's theatrical stage production.
Who portrays Iori Kiryu on stage?
Shizuka Ishibashi plays Iori Kiryu in Stage Evangelion Beyond.
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