
It is likely that this is where Rei spent the majority of her early years. (Up, Down, Strange, Charmed, Top, Bottom- Up and Down quarks form normal matter, the other four are much rarer and have been generated only in particle accelerators so far). On the concrete walls, different states of quantum particle spin and different quark names are painted. It is noted by Shinji Ikari as being remarkably similar to Rei's apartment. Rei's birthplace in Central Dogma is also shown in Episode 23. These clones are the origin of Rei's "If I die, I can be replaced" statement from Episode 19. The Dummy System in Eva-01 also shows the name REI on it's side when it is activated during Episode 18. These are referred to by Ritsuko Akagi as being 'Spare Parts' for the Dummy Plug system. In Terminal Dogma, a large tank of spare Rei clones are maintained. This would suggest that on some level, Commander Ikari has the ability to manipulate her growth. She is later seen in 2015 apparently aged 14. At this stage, she is a child capable of walking unaided, apparently around four years old in 2010. Rei Ayanami was created sometime between the year 2004, and 2008, as suggested by her appearance in Episode 21. On some level, she may also incorporate DNA from the Second Angel, Lilith, seeing as she is the vessel for Lilith's soul. Rei's true origins are revealed in their majority through Episodes 21 and 23. She also destroys Commander Ikari's glasses, the symbol of her bond with him.
#EVANGELION SHINJI IKARI HEIGHT SERIES#
As the series finale approached, Rei eventually chooses Shinji over Commander Ikari, and allows Shinji to control Third Impact through her. Meanwhile a bond of somesorts began to develop between herself and Shinji Ikari, beginning shortly after the attack of the Sixth Angel, Rei was shown talking with Shinji on several occasions, something stated within the series that she almost never does to anyone else. It can be suggested that Rei is seeking to stave off her own despair, by investing herself fully towards the needs of one single person, in order for her to be recognized as a person.Īs the series progressed, Rei began to distance herself more from the Commander. Rei keeps a broken pair of Commander Ikari's glasses as an memento of his rescuing her after EVA-00's failed activation test shown Episode 4. She has a strong connection with Gendo Ikari throughout the series. Yet she is also capable of placing value in investing herself in people. Yet, she is also aggravated enough when he makes disparaging remarks about Gendo Ikari to slap Shinji in the face for it. In Episode 5, she shows nothing but indifference to Shinji when he accidentally falls on top of her, in what would be seen as a compromising position. This is further shown by her indifference towards her own comfort or personal space. It is only in Episode 23 that finally we understand what she means by this. In Episode 19 she states that If she dies, she can just be replaced. Rei has been shown to place no value on her own existence. Episode 25 further shows that Rei has a deep despair and a wish to return to nothingness. In the next scene, Rei is shown crying and not even understanding why she is crying. When Rei is invaded by Armisael in Episode 23, the Angel forces her to feel her own true loneliness and pain. during the introductory episodes): Rei is disconnected socially even from the other Eva pilots. Rei isn't simply mysterious to people she doesn't know at first (i.e. Rei was specifically brought to the synch-training party at Misato's apartment in Episode 09, but that seems to be because Misato actually brought her. In Episode 12 Rei did not come to Misato's party, even though she was specifically invited by Asuka. This is most obvious in Episode 6, when Rei finds her self unsure how she is supposed to feel after being rescued by Shinji Ikari. Yet, she can easily be confused by emotions, and is somewhat detached from her own. Outwardly, Rei can seem somewhat cool and aloof, often spending time on her own reading books. It should be noted that series creator Hideaki Anno is also a vegetarian, as was Nadia Ra Alwar of Nadia: Secret of the Blue water. This is seen in Episode 12.It is not clear whether this is by choice, or through quirk of her physiology. Strangely, Rei's unusual appearance is never commented upon throughout the series, even by Asuka. It has been stated that Rei's unusual appearance was intended by the creators of the series to make her stand out. She has blue hair, pale skin, and red eyes. Rei Ayanami is most famous for her distinctive appearance. Rei attends Tokyo-3 Junior high school and is a member of Class 2-A. Unusually for a child her age, Rei lives alone in an decrepit apartment. Officially, Rei Ayanami is fourteen years old, but it is stated that all records of her background have been erased. Rei Ayanami is the First Children and exclusive Pilot of Eva-00.
