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Kozo Fuyutsuki holds the position of Deputy Commander at NERV, reporting directly to Gendo Ikari and assuming command in his absence; he oversees daily operations and bureaucratic functions. Before Second Impact, he taught metaphysical biology at Kyoto University, mentoring Yui Ikari and developing unspoken romantic feelings for her. After bailing Gendo Rokubungi (later Ikari) from police custody, Fuyutsuki distrusted him and disapproved of Yui's relationship.
His investigation into Second Impact uncovered SEELE's involvement. Confronting Gendo at the Artificial Evolution Laboratory, Fuyutsuki was shown the Evangelion prototype and the GeoFront. Facing elimination by SEELE, he was coerced into joining Gehirn, NERV's predecessor. His subsequent alliance with Gendo is pragmatic, motivated by a shared desire to reunite with Yui and a philosophical commitment to humanity's survival despite its flaws.
Within the Rebuild continuity, Fuyutsuki's role expands after the Near Third Impact. He supports Gendo's plans for Yui's sake while questioning his methods, particularly the isolation of Shinji. During *Evangelion: 3.0*, a shogi game with Shinji becomes the setting where he reveals the fate of Yui Ikari, the origins of Rei Ayanami, and aspects of Gendo's motives—an act implied as part of Gendo's orchestrated scenario.
In the final conflict of *Evangelion: 3.0+1.0*, Fuyutsuki commands the NHG warships against WILLE. He directs operations from the bridge with minimal personal protection, acknowledging Mari Makinami Illustrious as "Mari Iscariot" upon her boarding. Accepting his fate, he dissolves into LCL during the ship's destruction.
The name "Fuyutsuki" (Winter Moon) references an Akizuki-class destroyer from World War II, aligning symbolically with his deputy commander rank. Thematic analyses suggest his name connects to characters bearing the "-nami" suffix (wave), implying a potential conceptual role regarding Rei Ayanami, Asuka Shikinami, and similar entities, though this remains speculative. Fuyutsuki consistently serves as Gendo's confidant and operational executor, with his Rebuild actions showcasing a more active combat command style and direct narrative influence compared to the original series.
His investigation into Second Impact uncovered SEELE's involvement. Confronting Gendo at the Artificial Evolution Laboratory, Fuyutsuki was shown the Evangelion prototype and the GeoFront. Facing elimination by SEELE, he was coerced into joining Gehirn, NERV's predecessor. His subsequent alliance with Gendo is pragmatic, motivated by a shared desire to reunite with Yui and a philosophical commitment to humanity's survival despite its flaws.
Within the Rebuild continuity, Fuyutsuki's role expands after the Near Third Impact. He supports Gendo's plans for Yui's sake while questioning his methods, particularly the isolation of Shinji. During *Evangelion: 3.0*, a shogi game with Shinji becomes the setting where he reveals the fate of Yui Ikari, the origins of Rei Ayanami, and aspects of Gendo's motives—an act implied as part of Gendo's orchestrated scenario.
In the final conflict of *Evangelion: 3.0+1.0*, Fuyutsuki commands the NHG warships against WILLE. He directs operations from the bridge with minimal personal protection, acknowledging Mari Makinami Illustrious as "Mari Iscariot" upon her boarding. Accepting his fate, he dissolves into LCL during the ship's destruction.
The name "Fuyutsuki" (Winter Moon) references an Akizuki-class destroyer from World War II, aligning symbolically with his deputy commander rank. Thematic analyses suggest his name connects to characters bearing the "-nami" suffix (wave), implying a potential conceptual role regarding Rei Ayanami, Asuka Shikinami, and similar entities, though this remains speculative. Fuyutsuki consistently serves as Gendo's confidant and operational executor, with his Rebuild actions showcasing a more active combat command style and direct narrative influence compared to the original series.