Ramiel
An unyielding geometric fortress that forces humanity to confront the limits of its own firepower.
Ramiel is the Fifth Angel encountered by the inhabitants of Tokyo-3 in the Neon Genesis Evangelion saga. Unlike previous Angels that relied on physical combat or biological warfare, Ramiel manifests as a colossal, stationary geometric structure hovering above the city. Its primary function is to act as an impenetrable fortress, utilizing a powerful A.T. Field to render conventional weaponry and even standard Eva attacks completely ineffective.
- Designation
- Fifth Angel
- Affiliation
- Angels
- Primary Defense
- Absolute Terror Field (AT Field)
- Status
- Neutralized
Lore & Background
The Angel's presence creates a stalemate where time itself seems to stand still as humanity scrambles for a solution. The narrative focus shifts from physical combat to intellectual problem-solving, highlighting the limitations of brute force against an enemy that has perfected spiritual and metaphysical defense. Ramiel serves as a test of human ingenuity, requiring a precise calculation of angles and trajectories rather than raw power to achieve victory.
In Their Own Story
The sky above Tokyo-3 burned with an unnatural orange hue as the Fifth Angel anchored itself in the atmosphere. From the command deck, the silence was heavy; every missile launched against the glowing polyhedron vanished into nothingness, absorbed by a barrier that defied physics. Shinji sat within the cockpit of Unit-01, watching the reflection of his own unit ripple across the Angel's surface. There were no eyes to meet, only the cold, unblinking geometry of a god-like machine waiting for humanity to either break or perish.
Reader's Guide
Ramiel is the Fifth Angel, appearing as a stationary, glowing orange polyhedron that hovers over Tokyo-3. Its role is purely defensive, utilizing an impenetrable A.T. Field to repel all attacks and force NERV into a strategic deadlock. Unlike other Angels, Ramiel possesses no offensive limbs or biological features; its entire existence is a shield. The defining moment of its arc occurs when the Evangelion pilots realize that physical strength is useless against it, necessitating a shift in tactics to bypass the barrier entirely. Its power lies solely in its A.T. Field, which acts as an absolute wall against kinetic and energy weapons. The Angel's defeat marks a turning point where human ingenuity triumphs over divine defense, achieved by calculating a precise trajectory to strike the exposed core once the barrier is momentarily breached.
Did You Know?
- Ramiel is the Fifth Angel encountered by Nerv, following Sachiel, Shamshel, and others in the series.
- The Angel's AT Field is described as 'near-impenetrable,' rendering conventional weapons useless.
- Shinji defeats Ramiel with Rei's help, using a coordinated attack to breach the barrier.
- Ramiel's form is a stationary geometric polyhedron, unlike the more humanoid or bestial Angels.