Old Teacher
CharacterThe unnamed elder who runs class 2-A in Tokyo-3, the Old Teacher drones through lessons that inevitably circle back to Second Impact while Shinji and his classmates half listen. Supplementary material also identifies him as the Homeroom Teacher.
Appearance
Age defines his design. He is an elderly man whose standard dress is a plain white shirt, finished with glasses set in black frames.
Personality
His one documented quirk is a lecturing fixation on Second Impact, a topic he habitually returns to in front of his class.
History
He teaches Shinji and the rest of class 2-A across the original series, first appearing in Episode 3, and he holds the same post in the Iron Maiden games. His true name is never revealed anywhere in the franchise.
Supplementary sources add that he lived in Nebukawa before Second Impact, and he is sometimes identified by that origin. Eiji Maruyama voices him in Japanese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the teacher in Neon Genesis?
The teacher of class 2-A in Neon Genesis Evangelion is known only as the Old Teacher, an unnamed elderly man who instructs Shinji Ikari and his classmates in Tokyo-3.
What does the Old Teacher look like?
The Old Teacher is an elderly man who wears a plain white shirt and glasses set in black frames.
What is the Old Teacher known for teaching about?
The Old Teacher is known for lecturing his class with a fixation on Second Impact, a topic he habitually returns to during lessons.
Does the Old Teacher have a real name?
The Old Teacher's true name is never revealed anywhere in the Evangelion franchise. Supplementary sources instead identify him by the alias Homeroom Teacher and note he lived in Nebukawa before Second Impact.
When does the Old Teacher first appear?
The Old Teacher first appears in Episode 3, The Phone That Never Rings, and holds the same teaching post in the Iron Maiden games.
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