Saneyuki Kano
CharacterSaneyuki Kano commands MENSCH in Stage Evangelion Beyond, the theatrical reimagining of Evangelion. Attached to the Evangelion Project from its earliest days and devoted to destroying the Angels, he is also the father of pilot Toma Kano, with Tetsushi Tanaka in the role on stage.
Appearance
No illustrated design exists for the character; his look is defined entirely by actor Tetsushi Tanaka's stage portrayal.
Personality
Published material sketches him only through his work: a man present in the Evangelion Project since it began, whose career is aimed squarely at eliminating the Angels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Saneyuki Kano in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Saneyuki Kano is a character introduced in Stage Evangelion Beyond, a theatrical reimagining of Evangelion. He commands the organization MENSCH and has been attached to the Evangelion Project since its earliest days.
What is Saneyuki Kano's role in Stage Evangelion Beyond?
In Stage Evangelion Beyond, Saneyuki Kano holds the post of Commander-in-Chief of MENSCH. His career is aimed squarely at eliminating the Angels.
Who plays Saneyuki Kano on stage?
Saneyuki Kano is portrayed by actor Tetsushi Tanaka in Stage Evangelion Beyond. No illustrated character design exists for him, so his look comes entirely from Tanaka's stage performance.
How is Saneyuki Kano related to Toma Kano?
Saneyuki Kano is the father of Toma Kano, who serves as an Evangelion pilot in Stage Evangelion Beyond.
What was Saneyuki Kano's character originally called during development?
During the development of Stage Evangelion Beyond, Saneyuki Kano's role carried the placeholder name Masatsugu Sugou before the production settled on the name Saneyuki Kano.
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- Animated byGainax
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