gendo's relationship towards his son takes more central focus in rebuild than in the tv series, with a different story. unlike in the original series, gendo is shown to be less antagonistic to his son, willing to spend if a little time with him as per rei's request. however, this warmer interaction is completely undone by "", in which gendo, who wears a visor that hides his eyes at all times, coldly manipulates shinji and kaworu into causing the fourth impact.