Rei Ayanami

綾波レイ

Ayanami is the First Child and pilot of Evangelion Unit 00, characterized by her social withdrawal and emotionally stunted demeanor, earning her the nickname "doll" from classmates like Asuka. Initially isolated, she forms a bond with Shinji after a battle, which deepens in the manga. Notably, Rei's existence is complex; she is a clone with her soul and memories transferred upon death, hinting at her having died twice before.