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When my friend told me that Shinji and Kaworu were gay, I didn’t expect GAY. Like he showed up randomly and already confessed that he loves Shinji 10 minutes into the episode (his first appearance fyi).

WHERE DID HE COME FROM??? Reminds me of a certain someone who just happened to have also shown up from nowhere and steal the main character’s heart *cough cough Xbalanque*

Concept art :P

whyd i never post this a

a category 3 yuricane has hit the area

✨ dinosaurifies ur kawoshin ✨

Shinji as Dromaeosaurs

Kaworu as Saurornithoides

Tabris/17th Angel/Angelworu reference sheet 2024

Ref sheet for the current design of my take on Kaworu's Angel form

height chart alt / backview - Wings of Light alt

(infodump about his biology and design under the cut)

Disclaimer: all the information in this post applies only to my AU version of Kaworu, don't take this as canon info about his biology as an Angel.

Feel free to take inspiration from the design or any other supplementary info in this post (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

Introduction: Kaworu Nagisa is a genetic hybrid of human and the 1st Angel - Adam, born as a result of the Contact Experiment. He has lived and looked like a regular human up until entering the Central Dogma. The proximity of another Angel (Lilith) has resulted in a sudden change in gene expression, activating dormant Angel genes. The result was some kind of a rapid transformation/metamorphosis from an almost fully human body to that of an Angel. It has been referred to as Tabris, the 17th Angel, with this particular form being described as the High Angel Gene Expression form.

Anatomy and physiology: Standing at over 3 meters tall, Tabris is the second smallest Angel after microscopic Ireul. Its limited growth compared to other Angels is a result of constraints put on its body by the human part of the DNA. In general proportions, Tabris resembles Adam and subsequently - the Evas, with the exception of its overtly elongated limbs. Like Adam, it emits light, though not nearly as bright, and sprouts Wings of Light, spanning over 18 meters in width with an additional tail-like structure

During the metamorphosis, its core has resurfaced to the center of the chest, changing its position from the one more akin to that of the human heart. The central core containing S² Engine is very tough and resistant to damage but very sensitive to touch. It can become malleable and flesh-like if the AT Field is lowered enough. Instead of beating, it produces a soft humming sound similar to that of the Sun. Two smaller cores underneath it seem to help redirect generated energy to the lower parts of the body.

Additional core situated inside the neck area works as a transmiter, condensing energy from the S² engine before relaying it to the head. Such adaptation is a result of a much higher and centralised brain function compared to other Angels, which requires more energy to work properly.

Excess energy manifests itself in a form of three halos - two vertical ones with spike-like extrusions above the head and a horizontal one around the neck core.

As a member of asexually reproducing species, post-metamorphosis Tabris lacks any sexual characteristics, both internal and external.

Due to the volatile state of its DNA, there is a possibility of further mutations occurring if not killed or removed from the Central Dogma in time.

With enough damage delt to the central core, the transformation can be reverted, though not completely. The resulting form known as the Low Angel Gene Expression form (sketch of this form) is almost identical to pre-metamorphosis Kaworu, with the exception of visible main core and red markings adorning his body (basically looking exactly like the draft sketch) It is a result of the damaged core not being able to provide enough energy to sustain its fully changed form.

Thanks to the extremely powerful AT Field, Tabris' main core can be completely destroyed only by either him voluntary lowering the AT Field or being pierced by the Spear of Longinus. Destruction of the S² Engine results in Angel’s death.

Design notes: It is by no means a wholly new design, just a mere evolution of the ones that came before it. Two main inspirations for the design (like always) have been draft sketches and Adam. With Kaworu’s body being that of a human and Adam being a humanoid entity, I've decided to stick with a clearly humanoid design for Tabris. As much as I love more abstract Angels, I feel like this Angel/human duality is essential to Kaworu's character.

The most drastic change in this instance of the design is its shoulder area. I think these pylon-like structures work much better than spikes as it likens Tabris more to Adam (from what I gathered, these serve as restraints for Adam and Evas but I don't really care :v). Same goes for the change in proportions. Lengthy limbs add to the uncanniness and distance the silhouette from that of a regular human.

Here you can check out my design inspo board I went for with this iteration of Tabris

Bonus info:

Here are some design explorations for Tabris that haven't been posted before + bonus Kawoshin :3

A few years back I've made sort of a rough storyboard for a short transformation animation, check it out here

At one point I had plans for a comic for this AU, which plot has been - I kid you not - revealed to me in a dream xD It has never come to a fruition because I suck at writing compelling stories

When it comes to its identity, Tabris would identify as agender and use it/its and he/him pronouns

That's it for this long-ass post, if you're still here thanks for reading :D If you have any questions and/or suggestions, feel free to shoot me a DM or an ask (I'll probably come up with some shit on the spot because there's no rhyme or reason to any of this lore, it's just a bunch of random ideas rattling around in my head xD)

I saw your post while browsing my old likes and felt inspired so here you go <3 @uwussandro

shinji and kaworu edit 🥺🤭, i barely ever try to make edits so it’s not the best 😭 (props to all those amazing editors out there, y’all are cool af bc editing hard as shit 👊💪)

Its a bit different from the content I usually post, but I hope you guys like it 🥺🤗

For doodle requests, could you please draw Mari and/or Kaworu (only if you want to ofc)

If they ever got a chance to meet they’d become best friends I just know it

Tabuko~

Yeah...

The first draft designs for the Eva kids look pretty neat me thinks ^v^

Kaworu wearing the same outfit as Gendo implies that he might wear suspenders just like Gendo does hehehe

I see a piano and my brain goes "Hehe Kaworu Nagisa"

“Call me Kaworu, Ikari-kun”

“Oh, you can call me Shinji then”

Kaworu redraw for episode 24’s 25th anniversary!!

Oh Kaworuuu🌨

In 5 days he will be real,,

And the song went “I love you!”

Kaworu in a lil flower crown 🏵

Kaworuuu NOOoooO!!!

Eva Q doodles (´∀`)

The pilots in their new Radio Eva outfits!!

(+ the railroad calico because I didn't want Rei to be all alone)

C'mon, Shinji pay attention!!

Well, he is a sailor in the drafts! ╰( ´ ︶ ` )╯

Kaworu-kun is...

From the moon 

Has a pair of rabbit ears 

Keeps being reborn from a past life 

Silver hair extraordinaire

Touches down gently on water 

(Originally) had a black cat companion

Kaworu Nagisa is a 

This is the first thing I saw after I woke up. The very first thing. Thank you very cool

This has no right to look so pretty and nice!! Maybe if I squint my eyes enough I can ignore the part where Kaworu is about to eat my persona and appreciate the rest of it

@the-last-butter hey :)

I had to

Kaworu, holding up his fist: "You're supposed to bang your fist against mine."

Rei: "Why?"

Kaworu: "I was told it's what the Lilin do when they accomplish something."

Asuka: "Aw, it's cute when you two try to act normal."

6th June its my child's birthday!!

I really do love shinji's character and wish he'd gotten a happier ending in EOE (｡╯︵╰｡)

Evangelion Unit 04 and his pilot, Tabris. (based on Evangelion 1.0 - [source])

I just love the interaction among my toys ( · ❛ ֊ ❛)