2B

Official name: YoRHa No. 2 Type B

A blade...with a quiet volition.

An all-purpose battle android deployed as a member of the automated infantry squad, YoRHa.

She is equipped with a sword for close-quarters combat, and can attack from range using the “Pod” tactical support system.

Members of YoRHa forgo names and are referred to only by their codes.

Though regulations forbid them from expressing emotions, each model has its own distinguishing personality, and 2B is comparatively cool, calm, and collected.

9S

Official name: YoRHa No. 9 Type S

A soul...and an ephemeral kindness..

Though he has the ability to attack, this YoRHa android specializes in research missions and excels in collecting information, mainly by hacking.

Within YoRHa, 9S is comparatively varied in his emotional expressions and has a kind personality.

A2

Official name: YoRHa Type A No. 2

A vortex...of the past and hatred.

The Type A is a YoRHa prototype model that is no longer in use. She specializes in close-range attacks.

She was operated on a trial basis in the process of developing official models such as 2B and 9S.

Personality-wise, she has little to say and always acts independently.

Pod 042 / Pod 153

Tactical support units standardly assigned to YoRHa soldiers. They are mainly loaded with various weapons for long-ranged attacks.

These Pods display correspondence from the command center and exchange operational intelligence between units.

Pod 042 supports 2B and Pod 153 supports 9S.

YoRHa Commander

Commander of “Bunker”, the satellite base in orbit, and in charge of commanding all YoRHa soldier units. She is generally calm and collected due to her position, but also shows concern for 2B and 9S. There seems to be some sort of history between her and the YoRHa prototype model, A2.

Operator 61O / Operator 21O

Communication operators permanently stationed at the “Bunker”. Their duties include sending directives to the YoRHa soldiers on the field as well as information analysis. Personalities slightly differ between units. Operator 6O, responsible for 2B, is comparatively bright, whereas Operator21O, responsible for 9S, is level-headed.

Adam

A mysterious young man. Wears glasses and highly intellectual. Personality-wise, he is generally level-headed, but showcases relentless cruelty to achieve his objectives.

Eve

Adam’s younger twin brother. In contrast with his brother, he is short-sighted and does not think carefully about matters. He admires his older brother, Adam.

Pascal

Although a machine lifeform, Pascal is a pacifist that dislikes war and searches for a path to peace with likeminded machine lifeforms. Highly intellectual and shows interest in topics like the history of humankind and machine lifeforms.

Devola / Popola

Older model androids that reside in the Resistance Camp. They feel beholden as they know about androids of the same model that went out of control a long time ago. Rare among androids, this model is able to consume alcohol.

Emil

A character that appeared in the previous installment.

As many years have passed, a large part of Emil’s memory is missing.