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Mayu appears in the stage play Stage Evangelion Beyond as an artificial pilot created to operate an Evangelion. Affiliated with the organization MENSCH, she is performed on stage by Nanako Gonda and stands among the production's original additions to the franchise.

Kana: マユ
Rank: Evangelion Artificial Pilot
Debut: Stage Evangelion Beyond
Media: Stage play
Gender: Female
Affiliation: MENSCH
Stage Actor: Nanako Gonda
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Appearance

Nanako Gonda portrays Mayu in the live production, so her look exists only as realized on stage. No official character art or detailed physical description of her has been documented beyond that performance.

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Personality

Published material reveals almost nothing of Mayu's inner life. Her defining trait is her nature itself: she is not an ordinary recruit but an artificial pilot built for Evangelion operation, a fact recorded in the production's program book.

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History

Mayu belongs to MENSCH and holds the position of Evangelion artificial pilot within Stage Evangelion Beyond, her only appearance in the franchise. The play introduces her as an original character with no counterpart in earlier works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayu male or female?

Mayu is female. She appears as a character in the stage play Stage Evangelion Beyond.

Who is Mayu in Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Mayu is an original character introduced in the stage play Stage Evangelion Beyond. She is an artificial pilot created to operate an Evangelion, with no counterpart in earlier Evangelion works.

What organization does Mayu belong to?

Mayu is affiliated with an organization called MENSCH within Stage Evangelion Beyond, where she holds the position of Evangelion artificial pilot.

Who plays Mayu in Stage Evangelion Beyond?

Mayu is portrayed on stage by actress Nanako Gonda in the live production Stage Evangelion Beyond.

Does Mayu appear in the Evangelion anime or films?

No, Mayu appears only in the stage play Stage Evangelion Beyond. This theatrical production is her sole appearance in the Evangelion franchise, and no character art or physical description of her exists outside the stage performance.

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