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Name Origin

Shinji is a Japanese given name. It is written as 真二 in kanji and can be interpreted as meaning 'true second' or 'truly honest'.

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Famous People

Shinji Mikami (1965-)

Video game designer

  • Created the Resident Evil franchise
  • Directed acclaimed games like Devil May Cry and God Hand
  • Known for his innovative gameplay mechanics and horror atmosphere

Shinji Ikari

Fictional character

  • Protagonist of the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Represents themes of depression, alienation, and coming-of-age

Shinji Ogawa (1957-)

Japanese politician

  • Served as Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Known for his work on infrastructure projects