Rei Ayanami

Rei Ayanami is the First Child and the pilot of Evangelion Unit-00. She is a quiet and enigmatic figure, often displaying a stoic and emotionless demeanor. Little is known about her origins at the beginning of the series, but it is later revealed that she is a clone created from the genetic material of Yui Ikari, Shinji's mother. Rei's interactions with others, particularly Shinji, gradually reveal her capacity for emotion and self-awareness. Her mysterious nature and pivotal role in the series make her a central character in *Neon Genesis Evangelion*.