Israfel

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Israfelイスラフェル
Series	Neon Genesis Evangelion
Name Meaning	The Burning One
Symbolism	The Twin Angels of Poetry, Music and Dance
Number	7th
First Appearance	Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win! Stage 22: Asuka Attacks

Israfel (イスラフェル, Isuraferu^?) (Arabic: إسرافيل) is the 7th Angel, makes an appearance in the TV series and the manga. It is known for having two cores, and its ability to split into two if fatally damaged. It is preceded by Gaghiel and succeeded by Sandalphon.

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What is unique about Israfel's cores in the Evangelion series?

In the Evangelion series, Israfel, recognized as the 7th angel, possesses a unique characteristic of having two cores. This feature enables it to divide into two entities when critically injured. The exposed cores are subsequently obliterated by Evangelion Unit-01 and Unit-02.

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What is the significance of Israfel being the 7th angel in Evangelion?

Israfel, recognized as the 7th Angel in Evangelion, stands out for its dual cores, enabling it to divide into twins and merge back into a single entity. This Angel symbolizes the Twin Angels of Poetry, Music, and Dance. The manga portrays Israfel in human form as mixed-race twins, Cecilia and Makoto de Nuovo.

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How does Israfel defend itself when fatally damaged?

Israfel, recognized as the 7th angel in Evangelion, possesses the capability to recuperate from severe damage. Following an N² depth charge assault that eradicated 28% of its mass, Israfel underwent a recovery period of approximately six days. Additionally, it can defensively split into two entities and subsequently merge back into a singular form with dual cores.

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What is the appearance of Israfel in the Evangelion series and manga?

Israfel, the 7th Angel in Evangelion, has a vaguely humanoid form, akin to Sachiel. It is recognized for its two cores and its capacity to divide into two when severely harmed. Israfel's face/mask, similar to Sachiel's, bears a yin-yang symbol. In the manga, Israfel is depicted differently as young mixed-race twins, Cecilia and Makoto de Nuovo.

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What angel precedes and succeeds Israfel in the Evangelion series?

In the Evangelion series, the angel that precedes Israfel, the 7th Angel, is the Insubstantial Angel, while the Second Angel Lilith succeeds him. Israfel is distinguished by its two cores and is represented as the Twin Angels of Poetry, Music, and Dance.

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Israfel's design as a singular entity

Israfel has the appearance of a massive, vaguely humanoid creature, similar to Sachiel. Israfel has a face/mask, reminiscent of Sachiel’s, which resembles a yin-yang symbol. Israfel has a pair of razor sharp claws and a weak energy beam (compared to other Angels).

Its A.T. Field appears to be relatively weak. It has two cores located in its chest, matched on either side of its center torso by four external bone-like rib structures. Israfel’s most notable weapon is its ability to split itself into separate, twin Angels, referred to as "Alpha" and "Beta" in the English translation and "Kou" and "Otsu" in the original Japanese.

The twin Angels are almost identical in appearance and properties to the original (except in color scheme). Both have faces/masks with three eye holes and possess their own cores, but without the rib structures. They (apparently) use synchronized tactics to fight enemies. Both cores must be destroyed at the same time, or they will heal each other.

History

Neon Genesis Evangelion

After emerging from the ocean, Israfel was engaged by Asuka and Shinji. Defying orders to attack in sync with Shinji, Asuka assaulted the Angel alone, cleaving it in two. Shocking everyone, Israfel split into its twins, and decisively defeated Asuka and Shinji. To NERV’s embarrassment, the UN Secondary Command was allowed to take over the battle, and an N² depth charge was dropped on the Angel, vaporizing 28% of its mass. The Angel was incapacitated for roughly six days, during which time it recovered from its injuries.

Israfel was defeated through a synchronized attack by Shinji and Asuka, concerted via a musical score and with the memorization of numerous dance moves, first forcing the Angel to split into its twins, then back into its singular mode, this time with the two cores exposed which were destroyed simultaneously.

In Other Media

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Gakuen Datenroku

A radically different version of Israfel appears in the manga. Like the other Angels, Israfel is given human form, in this case as a pair of young mixed-race twins named Cecilia and Makoto de Nuovo. While Makoto is fully aware of his Angel heritage and can transform at will, Cecilia is unaware of her true nature, and can only transform into her Angel form during a full moon, leaving no memory of the transformation afterwards.

Cecilia initially encounters Shinji while looking for her lost cat, and becomes infatuated with the youth after he saves her from the Angel Ramiel . Makoto is scornful of Shinji, and fears that his sister's crush might lead to her death at his hands. When Iruel launches an attack on the NERV Academy, the two halves of Israfel come to the aid of the students. The two rescue Toji Suzuhara and Hikari Horaki from Leliel, stating that despite being Angels, they do not wish to harm innocent humans. At the close of the series, Makoto arranges for him and Cecilia to leave Japan and return to Italy with their mother, no longer wishing to drag his sister into the conflict with NERV. Though Cecilia is saddened by the thought of leaving Japan, Makoto comforts her and tells her that he's sure she'll see Shinji again someday.

Trivia

• Israfel is named for the twin Angels of Poetry, Music and Dance.
• It was designed by Mahiro Maeda.
• According to Islamic belief, Israfel is the one who blows the trumpet that begins the apocalypse known as Judgment Day.
• In the manga version, the singular Israfel possesses two cores, arranged vertically. Also, after it initially splits into Alpha and Beta, it never appears again as a merged entity.
• In Gakuen Datenroku, the two halves of Israfel are stated to be excellent singers. This is due to their parents being internationally renowned opera singers from Italy and Japan respectively.
• Despite being portrayed in a far more sympathetic light than the other Angels in Gakuen Datenroku, the twins still express disdain towards Kaworu Nagisa, regarding him as a "traitor" to their race.