This Kaiyodo Revoltech figure presents Makinami Mari Illustrious in the Evangelion Evolution line as the Pressure Resistant Prototype Plug Suit for Deep Dive variant. The figure stands in a dynamic mid-pose that suggests readiness for action, with one knee bent and both wrists positioned for calculated reach. The sculpt captures Mari’s lithe silhouette and the distinctive plug-suit silhouette, featuring reinforced plating, segmented armor, and tubing details integrated into the torso and shoulders. The color application contrasts glossy resin-like surfaces with matte fabric textures to emphasize both the protective technology and the fitted uniform. Small accessories include extra hands for expressive gestures and a display stand compatible base. The head sculpt carries Mari’s confident expression and her short swept hairstyle, while the neck and ankle joints provide multiple points of articulation for dramatic poses. All parts are designed for interchangeability and long-term display.

Within Shin Evangelion Gekijouban:||, Makinami Mari Illustrious is introduced as a highly capable and enigmatic EVA pilot whose confidence and improvisational style bring a new energy to NERV's operations. Operative in a timeline where new threats emerge, Mari arrives with a specialized deep-diving mindset, pushing the limits of what is possible with a pressure-resistant plug suit and a prototype configuration that hints at experimental technology. She moves with a mix of playfulness and unwavering focus, forming tentative alliances with the existing pilots while pursuing her own questions about the true nature of the forces threatening humanity. Her background, shrouded in rumors and glimpses of mission briefings, fuels speculation among fans, and her actions in combat demonstrate agility, quick thinking, and a willingness to take risks for the greater good. Over the course of the film her choices shape key battles and influence the team's approach to faith, fear, and the fate of Instrumentality.