Evershade

Manga Arcs| * *Rising Beginnings* (2014-2015)
* *Advanced Battle* (2015-2016)
* *Thunder Shock* (2016-2017)
* *Golden Time* (2017)
* *Delta Episode* (2017-2019)
* *Ocean Blue* (2019-2020)
* *Grand Tour* (2020-2023)
* *Darkness Unbreakable* (2023-2024)
* *Black and White* (2024-2025)
* *Stardust Frontier* (2025-2026)
* *XYZ* (2026-2027)
* *Lightning Shock* (2027-2029)
* *Evolution Evangelion* (2029- )
* *Victory Sword*
* *Next Class*
* *Twilight Destiny*
* *Stardust Requiem*
* *Final Endings*

Related Media| * *Haven Story* (2012-2013)
* *Re:Evershade* (2020-

***Evershade*** (エバーシェイド, *Ebāsheido*) is an online action-adventure manga series created by Alex Guy, which the entire *Evershade* series originated from. It is the main topic of **this Fandom project**.

Based on two previous series created by Alex Guy, it depicts the adventures of multiple characters, gifted with abilities and much fighting potential, traveling across different areas around the nation of Evershade. While training to become the best, they must overcome obstacles and threats along the way, including rivals and malicious organizations.

Authored by Alex Guy, he was also assisted by Harry Harrup, who only helped with the coloring and ideas. The first story arc, *Rising Beginnings*, was completed two months before it was released, therefore despite the chapters being released once a week, Alex Guy was able to work on the subsequent story arcs during *Rising Beginnings'* release.

There is no consistent order in which the arcs take place, as some even take place in alternate timelines and include reality changing events, although there is an official timeline to piece together the series events. Published online, the series originally ran from 2014 to 2040 and despite receiving mixed-to-positive reviews, it was very successful.

Its success also lead to the creation of a 2019 anime adaptation, *Re:Evershade*, co-created by Harry Harrup.

### Arc I: *Rising Beginnings*

Keiichi starts his journey to become the strongest with his friends Chloe and Blaine while becoming rivals with Azure. The protagonists are soon antagonized by the Chaos Agency, and its leader, Sakari. Azure teams up with Keiichi and his friends, and after training with Master Crimson, the Chaos Agency is defeated but Sakari unleashes nanobots that begin turning many people into mutants.

### Arc II: *Advanced Battle*

Shortly after the Chaos Agency's defeat, Keiichi, Chloe, and Blaine are recruited by Division X to capture various mutants to protect the world from the Alliance, aided by agents Xander Summers and Russell Johnson. However, Russell and Azure find out that Division X is planning to use the mutants to take over the world. Keiichi, Chloe, Blaine, Azure, and Russell then team up with the Alliance to take down Division X.

### Arc III: *Thunder Shock*

Three years after the fall of Division X, Ruby decides to take on the Thunder City Tournament challenge and is joined by his rival, Sapphire. They encounter Firebrand and Oceana, whose rivalry threatens to take apart the entire region. After sealing Firebrand in the Fire Crystal and Oceana in the Water Crystal, Ruby and Sapphire enter the tournament, where Sapphire narrowly beats Ruby and faces off against Azure in the finals.

### Arc IV: *Golden Time*

In the faraway Corona region, Dr. Murphy sends Aurea and Crystal to retrieve the stolen Gold Orbs. The last three are stolen by a mysterious entity that is in turn antagonized by Vessel. Aurea, Crystal, and their rival Argento use the remaining orbs to purify Vessel, then shatter the orbs and defeat Shirogane. Aurea remains in her hometown, Argento leaves to "fix himself", and Crystal goes to Kingdom Island.

### Arc V: *Delta Episode*

Jasmine Keene and Hideki Iida are chosen by "The One" to represent Evershade in the Delta Battle. Battling other players, Jasmine's group emerges victorious in the Delta Battle. However, Beta, Lana, and Gamma betray them and use the Spear of Anarchy to kill The One. Hideki uses the spear to erase Beta and the spear itself, an act that costs Hideki his life, before sending Jasmine back to Evershade and ensuring her survival.

### Arc VI: *Ocean Blue*

Azure gets a note from an unknown individual, revealing that Chloe and Blaine are missing. He heads to Kingdom Island and discovers that Dakera, the mystery sender, has rigged the entire island to explode. He is joined by Crystal and together is able to take down Dakera and his army. They find Chloe and Blaine, evacuate the island in time, but Dakera and Azure are turned to stone by a mythical creature.

### Arc VII: *Grand Tour*

Kyotaro and his childhood friend Hikaru/Earl, two adventurers from Diamond City, are recruited by Russell Johnson, now a Helix agent, to help him investigate claims of mysterious disappearances and mythical beings. They are joined by Daiya, a young and wealthy adventurer.

### Arc VIII: *Darkness Unbreakable*

Becoming a shut-in after losing his mother, Shadow moves to Bianco City and befriends Phoebe, owner of an Azure Shard. Along with a few allies, the two encounter many villains seeking all three Azure Shards, mainly the Shadow Reavers. The Reavers' leader is revealed to be Lucine from another universe, who ultimately decides not to open the portal, preventing the collapse of the universe and enters the unstable portal with the Azure Shards.

### Arc IX: *Black and White*

Two years later, a new generation of mutants and spirit users are trained at the Bianco Academy, which includes new students Blake and Whitney, who both want to become a master trainer. However, the entire academy is drawn into a dangerous fight with the Death Trappers, forcing Blake and Whitney to become one with each other and master their spirits to stop them from enslaving the world.

### Arc X: *Stardust Frontier*

Shortly after the Death Trappers incident, Bianco City announces the Nova Grand Championship, hosted by the Bianco Academy. Blake and Whitney are finally chosen to enter and eventually the news gets out to the rest of the world, which leads to the previous protagonists also entering the tournament. After many battles, Keiichi and Azure make it to the finals, with the former emerging as the victor and the world champion.

### Arc XI: *XYZ*

After the EXL Corporation discovers the Seven Deadly Sins' intentions of awakening the titanic trio, X, Y, and Z, they send special agents Xavier and Yvette to stop them, however, they are opposed by rebel Zane. Defeating the Seven Deadly Sins and Eight Precepts of Death, Xavier, Yvette, and Zane send the titanic trio to another dimension. However, they are finally challenged by EXL-A, the EXL Corporation's most elite task force gone corrupt.

### Arc XII: *Lightning Shock*

Ruby travels to Lightning City to continue his soul-searching journey and is joined by Emerald, who is looking for her biological parents. However, their short travel leads them into research involving the Modern Men.

### Arc XIII: *Evolution Evangelion*

Sol, a boy from East City, moves into the semi-isolated Ocean City and befriends a girl named Mizuki.

### Arc XIV: *Victory Sword*

Shortly after the fall of the Evolutionary, Tori is given the "Heavenly Gem" by her wealthy father. However, this causes her to become targeted by the extremely malicious criminal underworld. In order to prevent her death, Nicki is assigned to protect and escort her from various mafia groups. The two girls learn about the true origins of the Heavenly Gem, which is said to be the key to finding the Sword of Destiny, a sword that holds great power.

### Arc XV: *Next Class*

Sebastian Rhodes, a "mutant" college student, is approached by Helix to put together a team to combat the powerful mutant Sylvia Smythe, who wants to start World War III. Recruiting his colleagues, including Hannah Hall and Orion Sharpe, Sebastian leads them against Sylvia and the enigmatic Higher Institute. In the final battle, however, Orion comes to agree with her ideals and turns to the path of villainy after causing Sylvia's death.

### Arc XVI: *Twilight Destiny*

In another alternate universe, Alpha realizes that reality has changed.

### Arc XVIII: *Final Endings*

Many years into the future, Axel and Serena, senior students at Universal Academy, and their classmates are chosen by the principal to become heroes but come into conflict with Team Neo. Months later, Axel and Serena are drawn into conflict with the Vega Foundation, related to a scandal involving their own hero team, the Divines. Two years later, Universal Academy, Team Neo, and the Mavericks join forces to stop Azazel from eradicating the planet.

## Characters

### *Rising Beginnings*

**Keiichi Haven** (ケイイチ・ヘーブン, *Keiichi Hēbun*)
The first protagonist of the series and also the main protagonist of *Advanced Battle*. He is depicted as a young delinquent with a kind heart who travels the Easton region to become "the very best" but is antagonized by the Chaos Agency. In *Advanced Battle*, he works with Division X and befriends agents Russell Johnson and Xander Summers, keeping contact with Russell after Xeno's exposal and defeat. At first, Keiichi did not have any unique abilities but was taught basic magic by Master Crimson; later on, Keiichi unlocks and utilizes powerful demon magic as a result of his hidden demon cells.
He makes a minor appearance in *Regional Crusaders* when he is found by Kyotaro and his group after several years in isolation, freeing Azure from his stone state before disappearing again, needing time alone to grieve over Blaine's death. He returns in *Evolution Evangelion* where he travels to Ocean City to find his long-lost sister, Kimiko Haven, and aids Sol and Mizuki against the Evolutionary. His willingness to help Sol and Mizuki stems from his guilt over Blaine's death, which also influenced his return to civilization.
He returns once more in *Final Endings* to aid Axel and Serena against the forces of Azazel. Keiichi also makes appearances in *Stardust Frontier* and *Stardust Requiem*, participating in the Grand Championship, where he also unlocks his own Meta Ability, dubbed "First Blood," which allows him to shoot pressurized fluid from his eyes in the form of lasers, capable of slicing through almost anything.
**Sakari** (さかり, *Sakari*)
The main antagonist of *Rising Beginnings* and the hatred filled and power-hungry leader of the Chaos Agency. Before founding the Chaos Agency, Sakari was part of a gang that his parents were in but it was a life he eventually desired to escape from in order to focus on his own agenda. He founded the Chaos Agency and began to work on a super-soldier serum, wanting to take over East City first. His overall goal of wanting to rule the world quickly puts him at odds with Keiichi's group and sends his forces out to stop them. Upon being defeated by Master Crimson, Sakari retreats to unknown parts of the world but his legacy continues with Dakera.
**Chloe** (クロエ, *Kuroe*)
One of Keiichi's closest friends and primary ally. She is a young delinquent like Keiichi and Blaine with a kind heart who joins Keiichi in his campaign against the Chaos Agency, introduced with the Meta Ability "Rewind". She makes a minor appearance in *Ocean Blue* as Dakera's prisoner, frozen in ice with Blaine. During Azure and Crystal's attack on Dakera, Chloe and Blaine are freed, and the two assist in evacuating the island's inhabitants, but she bears witness to Blaine's death and Azure's petrification. She returns in *Regional Crusaders* where she joins Kyotaro's group to search for Keiichi in order to free Azure from his stone state. Chloe appears once more in *Final Endings* during Azazel's reign of terror when she teaches Axel and Serena magic, later reuniting with Keiichi after his battle with Reign. She also makes appearances in *Stardust Frontier* and *Stardust Requiem*. Her name is based on the color green.
**Azure** (アジュール, *Ajūru*)
The cool-headed rival of Keiichi. He is depicted as a calm and focused wanderer who eventually joins Keiichi's group to battle the Chaos Agency. In *Advanced Battle*, he leaves the group out of distrust towards Division X, later exposing the organization with Russell Johnson and rejoins the group to help fight Xeno. He returns in *Thunder Shock* where he is the current Thunder City champion, influencing Ruby and Sapphire and later facing off against the latter in the tournament finals. He returns as one of the two protagonists of *Ocean Blue* when he travels to Kingdom Island to find the kidnapped Chloe and Blaine, but is hunted and falls unconscious after Dakera severs his limbs. He is retrofitted with cybernetic enhancements by Crystal and the two free Chloe and Blaine in the final battle, but Azure and Dakera are petrified by a mysterious being. He makes a minor appearance in *Regional Crusaders* when he is freed from his stone state by Keiichi. Azure also appears in *Stardust Frontier* and *Stardust Requiem*, as a participant in the Grand Championship. His name is based on the color blue.
**Blaine** (ブレイン, *Burein*)
The rash but happy close friend of Keiichi and primary ally. He is a young delinquent like Keiichi and Chloe with a kind heart who joins Keiichi in his campaign against the Chaos Agency. Blaine has the ability to turn his skin into solid steel; later on, he is taught basic magic by Master Crimson. He makes a minor appearance in *Ocean Blue* as Dakera's prisoner in Kingdom Island, having been frozen in ice with Chloe. During Azure and Crystal's attack on Dakera, Blaine and Chloe are freed and the two evacuate the island's inhabitants but he is killed when Dakera destroys Kingdom Island. Before his death, though, Blaine uses the last of his strength to sever Dakera's left arm. His death deeply affected Keiichi and influenced him to return to civilization; in *Evolution Evangelion*, his impact is still felt as it is the memory and spirit of Blaine that prevents Keiichi from losing control of his powers. His name is based on the color yellow.
**Master Crimson** (マスタークリムゾン, *Masutā Kurimuzon*)
The greatest mage in the world and one of Keiichi's primary allies. Having become famous throughout the magical community, he is found by Keiichi's group and becomes their mentor, joining them in their quest to take down the Chaos Agency. Unfortunately, Master Crimson is mortally wounded after a battle with Sakari and uses the last of his strength to activate the building's self-destruct feature upon Dakera's defeat. His spirit briefly appears to his brother, Master Omni, in *Darkness Unbreakable* and *Black and White.*
**Dakera** (ダケラ, *Dakera*)
The secondary antagonist of *Rising Beginnings*, a power-hungry and hatred filled individual, who was taken in by Sakari and made into his apprentice and chosen successor. During Keiichi's group's attack on the Chaos Agency, Dakera engages Keiichi's group until he is seemingly killed when the building is destroyed. He returns as the main antagonist of *Ocean Blue*, having survived and assumed leadership of the Chaos Agency. He kidnaps Chloe and Blaine and attempts to kill Azure, but Dakera is defeated and petrified during his final stand-off with Azure. He returns as the main antagonist of *Victory Sword*, freed from his stone state and now a vampire, attempting to locate and use the Heavenly Gem to achieve perfection.
### *Advanced Battle*

**Russell Johnson** (ラッセル・ジョンソン, *Rasseru Jonson*)
One of Keiichi's primary allies. He is a rookie agent from Division X who befriends Keiichi and is assigned to his group with Xander. After the murder of Xander, Russell investigates and exposes Division X and Xeno with Azure. At first, he did not have any unique abilities but later on, he is given the ability to manipulate time. He returns in *Regional Crusaders* to investigate mysterious claims and disappearances in Diamond City and has since become a respected Helix agent, recruiting Kyotaro and Hikaru to assist in his investigation. They are later joined by Daiya, who provides resources, and Chloe. He returns in *Twilight Destiny* when he is sent to an alternate universe to respond to a distress signal and aids Alpha and Omega in their quest to find the Twilight Note in order to restore reality. Russell also makes appearances in *Stardust Frontier* and *Stardust Requiem* where he spectates the Grand Championship.
**Xeno** (ゼノ, *Zeno*)
The main antagonist of *Advanced Battle*, an android created by an unknown scientist in an alternate 2040 using Xenothium. Due to the nature of the Xenothium core, Xeno quickly becomes corrupted and kills his creator, going on a rampage until being sent back in time by Keiichi using the Time Stone. Stranded in the year 2017, Xeno hides within society and devises a plan to use mutants created by the Chaos Agency to take over the world. Thus, he murdered Ezekiel Connolly (エゼキエル・コノリー, *Ezekieru Konorī*), the director of Division X, and impersonates him. However, he is eventually exposed by Russell Johnson and Azure after he kills Xander Summers.
**Xander Summers** (ザンダー・サマーズ, *Zandā Samāzu*)
One of Keiichi's primary allies in this part. He is an experienced agent from Division X who is friends with Russell Johnson and is assigned to Keiichi's group. Because of his rank, Xander leads the group against an onslaught of mutants and the Alliance, displaying an ability that allows him to move much faster than the eye can follow, making it appear as teleportation. After a devastating defeat by the Alliance, Xander discovers Xeno's secret and is swiftly killed in the confrontation. His unusual death caught Russell's eye, leading to Xeno's eventual exposal and defeat.
### *Thunder Shock*

**Ruby** (ルビー, *Rubī*)
One of the two main protagonists of *Thunder Shock*, Ruby is depicted as being well-meaning but slightly obnoxious and is defined by his never-ending rivalry with Sapphire; their rivalry, however, gradually blossoms into romance. He is the first spirit user featured in the series, and his journey throughout the region leads him into the possession of the Fire Crystal, which becomes instrumental in defeating Firebrand. Both he and Sapphire enter the Thunder City Tournament, where his rival defeats him. He returns in *Lightning Shock* to aid Emerald in her mission, where he reunites with Sapphire and resume their relationship; they eventually get married. Ruby makes appearances in *Stardust Frontier*, *Evolution Evangelion*, and *Stardust Requiem*. His name is based on the gemstone ruby and is represented by red.
**Sapphire** (サファイア, *Safaia*)
One of the two main protagonists of *Thunder Shock*, Sapphire is depicted as being calm and collected but often wild in the heat of battle and is defined by her rivalry with Ruby; their rivalry, however, gradually blossoms into romance. She is the second spirit user featured in the series, and her journey throughout the region leads her into the possession of the Water Crystal, which becomes instrumental in defeating Oceana. She enters the Thunder City Tournament, narrowly beating Ruby. She returns in *Lightning Shock* to aid Emerald in her mission, where she reunites with Ruby and resume their relationship; they eventually get married. She makes appearances in *Stardust Frontier*, *Evolution Evangelion*, and *Stardust Requiem*. Her name is based on the gemstone Sapphire and is represented by blue.
**Firebrand** (ファイアブランド, *Faiaburando*)
One of the two main antagonists of *Thunder Shock*. He is a being previously defeated by Lucas, lying dormant for several years until awakening and reigniting his ancient conflict with Oceana.
**Oceana** (オセアナ, *Oseana*)
One of the two main antagonists of *Thunder Shock*. She is a being that was defeated by Lucas, lying dormant for several years until awakening and reigniting her rivalry with Firebrand.
### *Golden Time*

**Aurea** (オーレア, *Ōrea*)
An intelligent, energetic, and caring best friend of Crystal, and one of the three main protagonists of *Golden Time*. Her name is based on the word crystal.
**Crystal** (クリスタル, *Kurisutaru*)
The good-hearted, sly-minded, and hasty but caring and intelligent best friend of Crystal. Her name is based on the gemstone pearl.
**Shirogane** (白銀(シロガネ), *Shirogane*)
The first main antagonist of *Golden Time*. She belongs to a mysterious race vulnerable to demon magic. She is ruthless and single-minded in her dedication to becoming the Ultimate Being.
**Argento** (アルジェントー, *Arujentō*)
Aurea and Crystal's cold and distant rival, and Dr. Murphy's estranged grandson. His name is based on the metal silver.
**Dr. Murphy** (マーフィー博士, *Māfī Hakase*)
The grandfather of Argento and a famed scientist that was investigating the Gold Orbs.
**Vessel** (ベッセル, *Besseru*)
The final antagonist of *Golden Time*. He is an extremely malicious being created by the negative energy inside the Gold Orbs.
### *Delta Episode*

**Jasmine Keene** (ジャスミン・キーン, *Jasumin Kīn*)
Hideki's next-door neighbor and one of the main protagonists of the Delta Episode arc. She and Hideki are chosen by "The One" to participate in the Delta Battle, and forms a team with Hideki, Lana, Beta, and Gamma, leading her group to victory. She appears briefly in *Twilight Destiny*, where she is shown to have a picture of Hideki as a keepsake. Her name is based on the jasmine flower.
**Hideki Iida** (飯田英樹, *Īda Hideki*)
Jasmine's next-door neighbor and one of the two main protagonists of *Delta Episode*. He is the first member to join Jasmine's group during the Delta Battle however is killed when he uses the Spear of Anarchy to erase Beta and save Jasmine. His name can mean "timber trees".
**Beta** (ベータ, *Bēta*)
The hidden main antagonist of *Delta Episode*. Chosen by "The One" to participate in the Delta Battle, Beta joins Jasmine's group but secretly manipulates events in order to win the game and gain power, gathering information about the Spear of Anarchy in the process.
**Lana** (ラナ, *Rana*)
The second member to join Jasmine's group during the Delta Battle. She appears loyal to the group but it is eventually revealed that she was persuaded by Beta and Gamma to betray Jasmine and Hideki in return for power.
**Gamma** (ガンマ, *Ganma*)
The secondary antagonist of *Delta Episode*. Chosen by "The One" to participate in the Delta Battle, Gamma was the final member to join Jasmine's team for the Delta Battle. However, she secretly joined Beta in her scheme during the death game in order to attain power.
### *Grand Tour*

**Kyotaro** (京太郎, *Kyōtarō*)
The calm, well-meaning, but the often cocky best friend of Hikaru and love interest/rival of Daiya.
**Hikaru** (光, *Hikaru*)
The kind-hearted, happy-go-lucky but rash childhood best friend of Kyotaro from Bianco City. After becoming partners with Russell Johnson, Hikaru becomes known by his codename **Earl** (アール, *****Earl*****). His codename of "Earl" is based on the gemstone, pearl.
**Daiya** (ダイヤ, *Daiya*)
A young, elegant, and spoiled member of a rich family, yet crafty and cocky rival of Kyotaro. Her name is based on the gemstone of the same name.
### *Darkness Unbreakable*

**Shadow** (シャドー, *Shadō*)
A determined resident of Bianco City with a strong sense of justice who finds peace in the form of Phoebe. His name is based on the word dark.
**Phoebe** (フィービー, *Fībī*)
An outgoing and peaceful girl who awakens from a coma and befriends Shadow. Her name is based on the word light.
**Dawn** (ドーン, *Dōn*)
A troubled, loud, sarcastic, confident, and aggressive friend/love interest of Jett, and is one of Shadow and Phoebe's primary allies. Throughout the series, she forms a sisterly relationship with Phoebe and joins the group in search of an adventure. She also expresses a romantic attraction to Jett despite their constant bickering, which ultimately drives Jett to sacrifice himself. Dawn is later revealed to be the estranged daughter of Troy Truman. Her name, like Phoebe, is based on the word light.
**Jett** (ジェット, *Jetto*)
A kind, humble, good-natured yet sarcastic friend/love interest of Dawn, and is one of Shadow and Phoebe's primary allies. Throughout the series, he forms a brotherly relationship with Shadow and ends up joining the group after the murder of his older brother. He expresses a romantic attraction to Dawn, and despite their constant bickering during their campaign, it is his love for Dawn that ultimately drives him to sacrifice himself in the final battle. His name, like Shadow, is based on the word dark.
**Lucine from an Alternate Universe** (代替宇宙から来たルシーヌ, *Daitai Uchū kara Kita Rushīnu*)
The main antagonist of *Darkness Unbreakable*, this version of Lucine is ruthless, driven insane after the loss of her son, and is the leader of the Shadow Reavers. She became stranded in Shadow's universe years prior after an experiment gone awry. She is single-minded in her dedication to access alternate universe to reunite with her dead son using the Azure Shards. However, Lucine is eventually persuaded by Shadow to let her dream go for the greater good, and jumps into an unstable portal to an unknown fate.
### *Black and White*

**Blake** (ブレイク, *Bureiku*)
He is a student at the Bianco Academy whose quest is to become a master trainer. His name is based on the color black.
**Whitney** (ホイットニー, *Hoittonī*)
She is a student at the Bianco Academy whose quest is to become a master detective. Her name is based on the color white.
**Troy Truman** (トロイ・トルーマン, *Toroi Torūman*)
The main antagonist of *Black and White*, he is the unsuspecting leader of the Death Trappers and the estranged father of Dawn.
### *XYZ*

**Xavier** (ザビエル, *Zabieru*)
A member of the EXL Corporation, and partner of Yvette. His name starts with x, referencing the legendary beast X.
**Yvette** (イヴェット, *Ivetto*)
A member of the EXL Corporation and partner of Xavier. Her name starts with y, referencing the legendary beast Y.
**Zane** (ゼーン, *Zēn*)
The hot-headed rival of Xavier and Yvette, obsessed with becoming stronger. His name starts with z, referencing the legendary beast Z.
**Wade** (ウェイド, *Ueido*)
The fourth in command of EXL-B.
**Verity** (ベリティ, *Beriti*)
The fifth in command of EXL-B.
**Urban** (アーバン, *Āban*)
The sixth in command of EXL-B.
**Tristan** (トリスタン, *Torisutan*)
The seventh in command of EXL-B.
### *Lightning Shock*

**Emerald** (エメラルド, *Emerarudo*)
She is the daughter of Lightning City and Thunder City's mayors with a passion for fighting.
**Modern Men** (モダーン・メン, *Modān Men*)
The Modern Men are super ancient beings and the main antagonists of *Lightning Shock*.
**Nine** (ナイン, *Nain*)
The leader of the Modern Men and the main antagonist of *Lightning Shock*. He is intelligent and ruthless, cunning, and single-minded in his dedication to wiping out all life on earth.
**Rez** (レズ, *Rezu*)
Nine's loyal follower and a member of the Modern Men.
**Kira** (キラ, *Kira*)
Nine's loyal follower and a member of the Modern Men.
### *Evolution Evangelion*

**Sol** (ソル, *Soru*)
A wealthy and adventurous boy from East City skilled with the *bō*staff who meets Mizuki. His name is Spanish for "sun".
**Mizuki** (美月(ミズキ), *Mizuki*)
A middle-class girl from the Gold region skilled at archery who meets Sol. Her name means "beautiful moon".
**Demora** (デモラ, *Demora*)
The main antagonist of *Evolution Evangelion*, a scientist who is the head of the Evolutionary, secretly operating as the demon king.
**Kyoko Hendrixon** (キョウコ・ヘンドリクソン, *Kyōko Hendorikuson*)
A former brainwashed scientist working for the Evolutionary with a secret related to Keiichi.
### *Victory Sword*

**Nicki** (ニッキー, *Nikkī*)
One of the two main protagonists of *Victory Sword*, she is the escort and bodyguard of Tori Hayward.
**Tori Powers** (トリ・パワーズ, *Tori Pawāzu*)
One of the two main protagonists of *Victory Sword*, she is the well-meaning daughter of a powerful gangster from the Diaglo region.
**Jonathan Johnson** (ジョナサン・ジョンソン, *Jonasan Jonson*)
An enthusiastic police detective from the Diaglo region often referred to as "JoJo". He is the younger brother of Russell Johnson and Nicki and Tori's primary ally.
### *Next Class*

**Sebastian Rhodes** (セバスチャン・ロードス, *Sebasuchan Rōdosu*)
The main protagonist of *Next Class*. He returns as a major ally in *Final Endings*, now under the name **Paxton Young** (パクストン・ヤング, *Pakusuton Yangu*).
**Orion Sharpe** (オリオン・シャープ, *Orion Shāpu*)
The deuteragonist of *Next Class* and a friend and colleague of Sebastian Rhodes. He returns as the first main antagonist of *Final Endings* and the leader of Team Neo.
**Hannah Hall** (ハンナ・ホール, *Han'na Hōru*)
The tritagonist of *Next Class* and a friend of Sebastian Rhodes.
**Evan West** (エヴァン・ウェスト, *Evan Wesuto*)
A supporting ally in *Next Class* and good friend of Sebastian Rhodes and Hannah Hall. He starts as a police detective who aids Sebastian and Team X. In *Final Endings*, Evan has ranked up and supports the Legends thanks to his previous friendship with Sebastian Rhodes/Paxton Young. During the fight with Azazel, Evan, now a captain, rallies up the UCPD to help the city during the battle and and leads it against the onslaught of demons, armed with holy bullets.
### *Twilight Destiny*

**Alpha** (アルファ, *Arufa*) / **Epsilon** (エプシロン, *Epushiron*)
The main protagonist of *Twilight Destiny*, he is a soft-spoken young man who awakens from a coma with retrograde amnesia and new cybernetics. He awakens in Dr. Murphy's lab and is informed by him that reality has been changed by Theodore Heimrich, teaming up with Omega, Karma Thirteen, and Russell Johnson on a quest for the Twilight Note. During his journey, when succumbing to stress, injury, and anger, he becomes possessed by an evil alter-ego nicknamed "Dark Alpha." It is eventually revealed that Alpha is actually the spirit of the medieval knight, Epsilon. Successfully defeating Theodore, regaining his memories, and finding the Twilight Note, Epsilon/Alpha used it to separate himself from Dark Alpha, after which Epsilon defeated him in one final battle. His Meta Ability is "All The Time in The World," which grants him strength and the ability to skip time. Epsilon also appears in *Stardust Requiem*, where he participates in the Grand Championship.
**Dark Alpha** (闇(ダーク)アルファ, *Dāku(Yami) Arufa*)
The final antagonist of *Twilight Destiny*. He is initially believed to be Alpha's evil secondary personality formed during the coma, and served as a malicious ally to the team by killing opponents through the use of magic. Eventually, it was revealed that Dark Alpha is, in fact, the original personality of the body and that Alpha is in fact the spirit of Epsilon. After Theodore's defeat, Alpha/Epsilon uses the Twilight Note to separate himself from Dark Alpha, and the two battled in the Forgotten Realm to determine who stayed on earth, a battle that Dark Alpha lost. Like his former alternate persona, Dark Alpha had access to the Meta Ability known as "All The Time in The World," which allowed him to skip five seconds of time and granted him super strength.
**Theodore Heimrich** (セオドア・ハイムリッチ, *Seodoa Haimuritchi*)
The main antagonist of *Twilight Destiny*, a handsome but sadistic Neo-Nazi who longs for a world made in his image. To accomplish his goals, he joins forces with Michael D'Angelo and Hisashi Kujo.
**Omega** (オメガ, *Omega*)
One of Alpha's primary allies and a member of a clan. She initially does not realize reality has been changed. Teaming up with Alpha, they use his knowledge of myths and legends track down the source of their problems, leading to a quest for the Twilight Note. She is later revealed to be the reincarnation of Fate Acnologia, who killed Epsilon in 1156.
**Karma Thirteen** (カルマ13(サーティーン), *Karuma Sātīn*)
An alternate version of Karma and one of Alpha's primary allies. He is also revealed to be the reincarnation of Karma the Red, who was mentored by Epsilon during their time.
**Dr. Murphy from an Alternate Universe** (代替宇宙から来たマーフィー博士, *Daitai Uchū kara Kita Māfī-hakase*)
An alternate version of Dr. Murphy and a good friend of Alpha.
### *Final Endings*

**Axel** (アクセル, *Akuseru*)
The final protagonist of the series. Throughout the story, Quentin's influence gradually turns Axel into a distant, cynical, underhanded, and far more brooding vigilante. His name means "father of peace".
**Serena** (セレナ, *Serena*)
One of Axel's closest friends and primary allies. Her name comes from the word "serene".
**Jonas Johnson** (ジョナス・ジョンソン, *Jonasu Jonson*)
One of Axel's closest friends and primary allies, often referred to as "JoJo". He is the great-grandson of Russell Johnson.
**Raiden** (雷電(ライデン), *Raiden*)
One of Axel's primary allies and the great-grandson of Ruby and Sapphire.
**Kate Fletcher** (ケイトリン・「ケイト」・フレッチャー, *Keitorin "Keito" Furetchā*)
One of Axel's primary allies. She returns to Ultimate City three years later to help during the city's siege; during the battle against Azazel, Kate sacrifices herself by destroying the portal to the Demon Zone after Domingo is thrust into it by Raiden.
**Team Neo** (チームネオ, *Chīmu Neo*)
A semi-mysterious mutant terrorist group led by Orion Sharpe and serve as the secondary antagonists of the arc's first third.
**Divines** (ディバインセブン, *Dibain Sebun*)
The Divines are the second main antagonists of *Final Endings*.
**Azazel** (アザゼル, *Azazeru*)
The third main antagonist of *Final Endings*.
**Quentin Blackthorne** (クエンティン・ブラックソーン, *Kuentin Burakkusōn*)
The cold and ruthless leader of the Mavericks. Throughout the story, Axel's influence slowly causes Quentin to mellow out and shed his cold personality, while Quentin's influence has a negative effect on the boy.
**Mavericks** (マーベリックス, *Māberikkusu*)
A violent group of vigilantes who protect the world from superpowered individuals. As a result of their actions, they quickly become the Divines' archenemies and recruit Axel after the Team Neo incident.
**Castelia Nebula** (カステリア・ネビュラ, *Kasuteria Nebyura*)
The corrupt vice president of the Vega Foundation and also serves as the manager of the Divines.
**Reign** (レイン, *Rein*)
One of Azazel's companions and the final antagonist of *Final Endings*.
**Domingo** (ドミンゴ, *Domingo*)
One of Azazel's companions and a major antagonist of the arc's last third. His name is Spanish for "Sunday."
## Locations

There are several cities and regions that appear in *Evershade*. Most of the arcs featured mainly focus on a new region within the nation of Evershade. Usually, the different regions are easily accessible from one another via land, as every region is in North America. Every region consists of several cities and towns that the protagonists explore.

### Evershade

Evershade is the titular country and global superpower in the series' version of earth. Established after World War II, Evershade was formed via the unification of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. It is the main setting for almost the entirety of the series and is divided into three sections, with section 2 encompassing the area previously known as the United States, consisting of several regions:

#### Easton Region

The Easton region is the main setting of *Rising Beginnings*, *Advanced Battle*, and *Thunder Shock*. This region was first referred to as the Easton region by Crystal. Two main locations in the Easton region are East City and Thunder City.

#### Corona Region

The Corona region is the main setting of *Golden Time* and *Ocean Blue*. This region is based on the real-life Japanese island of Kyushu. It features an abundance of smaller islands and a subtropical climate. Two main locations are District 65 and Kingdom Island.

#### Gold Region

The Gold region is one of the main settings of *Regional Crusaders*. For the first time in the series, the region was based on a place outside Japan, taking inspiration from New York City and Paris. Two main locations are Diamond City and Heart City.

#### Nova Region

The Nova region is the main setting of *Darkness Unbreakable*, *Black and White*, and *Stardust Frontier* and is the third-largest region in *Evershade*. This region is based on New York City and Tokyo. Two main locations are Bianco City and Nova Island.

#### South Side Region

The South Side region is the main setting of *XYZ*. This region is based on France, namely Paris. Four main locations in the South Side region are Xeno City, Yugami City, Zyvetal City, and Mt. Titano.

#### Weston Region

The Weston region is the main setting of *Lightning Shock*. This region is very similar to the Easton region and seems to be a factor in their rivalry. Two main locations are Lightning City and Grande City.

#### Alohe Region

The Alohe region is the main setting of *Evolution Evangelion*. Its main location is Ocean City.

#### Diaglo Region

The Diaglo region is the main setting of *Victory Sword*. Its main location is Next City.

#### North Side Region

The North Side region is the main setting of *Twilght Note*. Its main location is North City.

#### Centron Region

The Centron region is located in the very center of the Evershade Union. As the second-largest region in *Evershade*, it is the nation's capital and home of the president.

#### Unys Region

The Unys region is the main setting of *Next Class* and *Final Endings* and is the largest region in *Evershade*. Its main location is Ultimate City.