Mari and Asuka are Evangelion pilots, working for WILLE, which is an organization of former NERV employees, with the goal to stop another impact while fighting Angels.

Despite Asuka's attitude, her and Mari are friends.

Despite their young appearances, Asuka is 28, and Mari is 36.

Mari likes to embarrass Asuka at times.

Asuka is the pilot of Evangelion Unit-02.

Mari pilots the Evangelion Provisional Unit-05.

The AAA Wunder is a giant, winged, flying ship that serves as main base of WILLE.