RitsuMaya

RitsuMaya is the FEMSLASH ship between Ritsuko Akagi and Maya Ibuki from the Neon Genesis Evangelion fandom.

Canon
Ritsuko and Maya are co-workers. However Ritsuko has a higher position and Maya works directly under her. Maya is a minor character but she is shown to be close Ritsuko still. She often calls Ritsuko senpai. Ritsuko admires Maya's work skills and efficiency. She complemented her saying "Ah, Maya, fast as ever."

In End of Evangelion Maya sees Ritsuko, who is her transition guide. Transition guides take the form of someone who you care or love for, which suggests Maya cared deeply for Ritsuko. Ritsuko (transition guide) puts her hands over Maya's and types on her computer for her. Maya smiles at this time, happy to see Ritsuko. Ritsuko then hugs her and Maya cries out "Senpai" until she turns into LCL. It is revealed that Ritsuko typed "I NEED YOU" onto her computer.

In the Rebuild movies they have similar interactions like they had in NGE. Mostly discussing work and standing close to each other. Their relationship doesn't seem to change much in these movies. Throughout the whole franchise Maya is usually seen next to Ritsuko. This also goes for official art. Quite a few official artworks of Maya, are also with Ritsuko.

Fanon
RitsuMaya is a relatively unpopular ship. It rivals MisaRitsu, which is a little less popular. This ship is the most popular for both characters. Despite the unpopularity, and the unpopularity of Maya in general there is a decent amount of fanworks. Some shippers are convinced that in the rebuilds RitsuMaya is canon. Some people speculate Maya has an unrequited crush on Ritsuko. Another theory is that Maya is a lesbian, her admiration of Ritsuko is part of the evidence.

Trivia

 * Ritsuko and Maya have a 6 year age gap.