Neon Genesis Evangelion

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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995 - 1996)

End of Evangelion (1997)

The following weapons appear in the anime television series Neon Genesis Evangelion and the finale movie The End of Evangelion:

Handguns

CZ-75B

Gendo Ikari pulls a CZ-75B on Ritsuko during their final confrontation.

CZ 75B - 9x19mm

"Ritsuko Akagi, the truth is..."

Glock 17

The Glock 17 pistol is seen as the primary firearm carried by NERV personnel.

Glock 17 (Generation 1) - 9x19mm.

"Safety off."; Hyuga checks his Glock 17.

Hyuga keeps his Glock 17 in his desk. Note that there is only one spare magazine. It seems that someone thinks stocking up on ammunition is a waste of funds.

Shigeru Aoba: Release the safety.
Maya Ibuki: I can't! I just can't shoot this thing, Aoba!
Shigeru Aoba: Of course you can! You've had basic training!
Maya Ibuki: But I shot at targets, not at other human beings!
Shigeru Aoba: Idiot! You kill or you die!
Maya holds a Glock 17.

Hyuga grips his Glock 17.

Heckler & Koch USP

Major Misato Katsuragi's gun is the HK USP. Unlike most Nerv personnel, she does not use the standard issue Glock 17, possibly because she is head of the Tactical division. She brandishes it several times during the series. Note that Misato's USP has a rubber grip on the handle. She fires 10 rounds in succession when fighting the JSSDF soldiers. All three of the main H&K USP variants carry more than 10 rounds per magazine, so there is no on-screen evidence establishing which kind she uses (According to Evangelion Chronicle #13, her USP is a .45 ACP variant).

Heckler & Koch USP - .45 ACP.

Misato's USP on her desk in episode 23.

Misato's USP in episode 21.

Misato catches Kaji trying to enter Terminal Dogma.

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Misato eyes Kaji while aiming the USP. This is an official photograph of the cel; in the actual episode the shot is slightly zoomed in.

Misato checks the magazine in her USP.

The rail under the barrel and the various safeties are visible.

The grip and magazine of the USP.

Misato chambers a round.

"Hey, no offense taken."

Inglis Hi-Power

The Inglis Hi-Power is the standard-issue sidearm used by Japanese Strategic Self-Defense Force commandos. It can be identified as such by its distinctive rear sight.

Inglis Hi-Power 9x19mm

A JSSDF soldier puts an Inglis Hi-Power to Shinji's head. The humped rear sight indicative of an Ingis-made pistol can clearly be seen.

JSSDF commandos invading Nerv HQ, wielding HK G11s (left) and an Inglis Hi-Power (right).

Revolvers

R-92 Revolver

During End of Evangelion, Ritsuko uses a R-92 revolver. Ritsuko conceals her R-92 in her lab coat during her confrontation with Gendo.

R-92 revolver - 9x18mm Makarov.

Ritsuko draws her R-92 from her lab coat.

Ritsuko aims her R-92.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5

Only briefly seen in episode 23, the Nerv HazMat team appear to be armed with Heckler & Koch MP5s.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm.

A Nerv security guard in full HazMat gear with the team that recovered the wreckage of Eva-00's Entry Plug in episode 23.

Steyr MPi 69

Nerv's security guards use the Steyr MPi 69 as their standard-issue weapon. While normally only Nerv security guards are armed with Steyr MPi 69s and normal technicians and computer operators are only armed with Glock 17's, command center computer operator Lt. Aoba either manages to get his hands on one or kept one stored in his desk for just such an eventuality.

Steyr MPi81 Submachine Gun - 9mm. This varies from the MPi69 in that the cocking handle is more conventional, and not a combination 'cocking handle/sling mount'.

Nerv security guards armed with Steyr MPi 69s.

A Nerv security guard with a Steyr MPi 69, killed by a JSSDF soldier armed with a knife.

Hybrid MPi 69

According to Evangelion Chronicle #22, Aoba's own MPi 69 is a hybrid submachine gun consisting of parts from the MPi and the Russian AEK-919.

AEK-919K “Kashtan” - 9x18 Makarov.

Steyr MPi69 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.

Aoba loads his Steyr MPi 69.

Aoba takes shelter behind his desk to dodge incoming fire while holding his Steyr MPi 69.

Aoba holds his Steyr MPi 69 as the technicians monitor Asuka in Eva-02.

Shigeru Aoba: Release the safety.
Maya Ibuki: I can't! I just can't shoot this thing, Aoba!
Shigeru Aoba: Of course you can! You've had basic training!
Maya Ibuki: But I shot at targets, not at other human beings!
Shigeru Aoba: Idiot! You kill or you die!

Assault Rifle

Heckler & Koch G11

The advanced H&K G11 is the standard weapon of the elite JSSDF commandos who invade Nerv HQ in End of Evangelion. The G11's caseless ammunition is accurately depicted, as the JSSDF's G11s never eject casings (as opposed to their Hi-Powers, which do); its reciprocating magazine, on the other hand, is not.

Heckler & Koch G11 Prototype 13 - 4.73x33mm.

JSSDF soldiers with HK G11s invading Nerv HQ.

Two JSSDF soldiers shoot at Misato with HK G11s.

JSSDF soldier shoots wires on a panel with a HK G11.

JSSDF soldiers battling through the corridors of Nerv HQ with HK G11s. Note that the animators appear to have mistook the G11's magazine for a fixed part of the gun and drawn it flush with the rest of the gun.

Machine Guns

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 machine guns are seen mounted on United Nations Air Force Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-Ds in "Asuka Strikes".

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 with ammo belt - 30x165mm.

UNAF Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-Ds in position at the USS Harry S. Truman aka United Nations Navy ship "Over the Rainbow".

MAS NF-1

The MAS NF-1, which is a variant of the AA-52 machine gun mounted on French-made military vehicles, is seen mounted in a co-axial position on JSSDF AMX-10RCs as they lay a bombardment on Nerv HQ in the beginning of End of Evangelion.

JSSDF AMX-10RCs prepare to open fire at Nerv HQ from the mountain road in End of Evangelion.

Sumitomo M2

United Nations Army and JSSDF Mitsubishi Type 74 MBTs are armed with the Sumitomo M2, the licensed-made version of the Browning M2 as the secondary weapon.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG. The Sumitomo M2HB is a license-made version of the Browning M2HB for Japanese use only.

UNA Type 74s line up on the road, aiming their Royal Ordnance L7 105 mm guns at the ocean to await for Sachiel. The M2s are mounted on top of the turret. The scene is replicated in the first Rebuild of Evangelion movie.

A JSSDF-manned Type 74 mobilizes on the highway towards Tokyo 3.

Sumitomo Type 74

The Sumitomo Type 74, the co-axial machine gun version of the Sumitomo Type 62 GPMG, is mounted on Type 74 MBTs in a co-axial position.

Vehicle-mounted Type 74 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.

UNA Type 74s line up on the road, aiming their Royal Ordnance L7 105 mm guns at the ocean to await for Sachiel. The Type 74s are mounted on the turret next to the gun. The scene is replicated in the first Rebuild of Evangelion movie.

A JSSDF-manned Type 74 mobilizes on the highway towards Tokyo 3.

Rocket Launchers

M269 Launcher Loader Module

M269 Modules mounted on UN Army-controlled MLRS are used to fire M26 rockets at Sachiel when it begins to approach Tokyo-3 in the first episode. JSSDF-maned MLRS use them in End of Evangelion when they take on Asuka's Unit 02.

M269 Launcher Loader Module mounted on an M270 MLRS - 227mm.

UN Army MLRS firing rocket payload at Sachiel. This scene is replicated in the first Rebuild of Evangelion movie. Incidentally, it's also recreated in Shin Godzilla, which shares many visual similarities and was also directed by Hideaki Anno.

JSSDF MLRS open fire on Asuka's Unit 02.

IHI Aerospace 110mm LAM

JSSDF soldiers use IHI Aerospace 110mm LAMs while infiltrating Nerv headquarters.

Panzerfaust 3 with DM12A1 rocket, 60mm.

A JSSDF soldier in Nerv HQ's basement parking lot fires an IHI Aerospace 110mm LAM.

A JSSDF soldier on the left is armed with a 110mm LAM moments after firing it at the anti-blast door Misato and Shinji used to get in the cage elevator.

Other Weapons

M2 Flame Thrower

A JSSDF soldier uses a M2 Flame Thrower to flush-out and kill Nerv personnel.

M2 Flamethrower

"Hit 'em again!"

See Also

• Rebuild of Evangelion