Rei Ayanami, is a character which requires no introduction. Rei is without question, one of the most iconic and idolized anime characters of all time. You can’t go to a con without seeing Rei cosplay. Your definitely not leaving a con without seeing a side back shot of her skinny body, coupled with her expressionless face on an Evangelion poster.When you stop to examine this, its quite amazing that Rei was able to garner so much popularity. After all Rei isn’t the first emotionally damaged female mech pilot with blue hair.
Why is Rei so popular and why does she stand out? Since nothing about her appearance or story (cloning aside) really seems to really set her apart. The only thing your left with to explain her popularity, is her personality. Normally personality is the main selling point of a character , but in this peculiar case the Rei has literally no personality to speak of. She is an empty shell of a person who seems to have no personal goals or ambitions. Rei simply does what she is told.
Since this is Character Talk lets just flat out ask the question(should link to the last one or a page with the last one). Is Rei a good character ?
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