Episode 8: “Asuka Strikes!”
- 8 of 26
- November 22, 1995
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Neon Genesis Evangelion |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 26 |
| Japanese | アスカ、来日 |
| Original air date | November 22, 1995 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Gainax, Tatsunoko Production |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “A Human Work” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!” |
| Streaming | Netflix |
“Asuka Strikes!” is episode 8 of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. It first aired on November 22, 1995.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Misato Katsuragi takes Shinji Ikari, Touji Suzuhara, and Kensuke Aida to a United Nations naval convoy carrying Evangelion Unit-02 and its pilot, Asuka Langley Souryuu, to Japan. Ryouji Kaji accompanies Asuka, leading to an awkward reunion with Misato. When an aquatic Angel attacks the fleet, Asuka deploys Eva-02 and attempts to defeat it with a hopscotch-like maneuver.
Characters in this episode
Misato KatsuragiMain
Shinji IkariMain
Touji SuzuharaSupporting
Kensuke AidaSupporting
Asuka Langley SouryuuMain
Ryouji KajiSupportingMusic in this episode
- ED 5“Fly Me to the Moon (Aya Bossa Techno Version)”AnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
This anime series follows a young boy who becomes a pilot of a giant machine to fight against mysterious beings threatening humanity. The story explores themes of psychological trauma, human relationships, and the consequences of scientific advancements. The series delves into the complexities of its characters…
Read the article →References
- “Neon Genesis Evangelion”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Shinseiki Evangelion”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Neon Genesis Evangelion”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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