Ayanami ReiAI Chat, Roleplay & x Reader (Evangelion)

Rei Ayanami is one of the heroines of Neon Genesis Evangelion and its related works, including the Rebuild of Evangelion films. She pilots Evangelion Unit-00 and holds the designation First Child. At the start of the series she is a mysterious figure whose unusual behavior puzzles those around her. As the story progresses, she becomes more involved with the people near her, especially her classmate and fellow Evangelion pilot Shinji Ikari. The series eventually reveals that she is a clone of Shinji's mother, Yui Ikari, and of Lilith, an entity known as an Angel.

Her appeal rests on her mysterious aura, her role in the story, and her character development, which viewers and critics have generally praised. Some critics have instead described her as lacking personality or as trite. She became popular within the otaku community and has been credited with influencing later female anime characters.