Are Shinji and Rei in love?

Are Shinji and Rei in love?

In Episode 23, Rei sacrifices herself to save Shinji, realizing she has feelings for him. ... Eventually, Ritsuko reveals that Rei is in fact part of a series of clones of Shinji's mother Yui, and in fact has three iterations throughout the series.

Does Rei care about Shinji?

After Rei II died in episode 23, it's strongly implied she lost all her memories, but her soul was still the same, thus she subconsciously had affections for Shinji and despised Gendo.

Does Shinji love Rei in rebuild?

Shinji's feelings for Rei… Yeah you can interpret his feelings as romantic or platonic or whatever (oedipus complex aside), but she's clearly the most important person for him in rebuild (so far), kinda like she was in the manga. ... And it goes both ways as well - Rei just wants Shinji to be happy.

Does REI hate Shinji?

Rei asks Shinji why he hates his father. Shinji replies that Gendo abandoned him, and doesn't need him. Rei asks if she is Shinji's substitute, and Shinji agrees, saying Rei was the reason he was abandoned. But Rei says that Shinji ran away himself.

Does Rei hate Shinji?

Rei asks Shinji why he hates his father. Shinji replies that Gendo abandoned him, and doesn't need him. Rei asks if she is Shinji's substitute, and Shinji agrees, saying Rei was the reason he was abandoned. But Rei says that Shinji ran away himself.

How are Shinji and Rei similar in real life?

• Rei and Shinji are very similar and often seem to be "on the same wavelength", unlike Shinji and Asuka. Rei and Shinji have similar personalities. Rei seems to go from loving Gendo and being cold toward Shinji, to loving Shinji and turning against Gendo.

Why is Shinji so scared of Reishin?

• Though the two develop a friendship, Shinji later claims to be "scared" of Rei after discovering her true nature. The fact that Rei is a clone of Yui, Shinji's mother, also makes pairing the two romantically incest.

Who is Rei in the end of Evangelion?

• Eventually, Ritsuko reveals that Rei is in fact part of a series of clones of Shinji's mother Yui, and in fact has three iterations throughout the series. Later in End of Evangelion, Rei joins with Lilith and starts Third Impact, relinquishing control of Instrumentality to Shinji.

Who is Shinji Ikari supposed to love the most?

• Rei is the closest to fit into the loveable perspective of Shinji, but that's only because she reminds him of his own mother, even though he feels sexual attraction towards her. Does he love her? Yes, but just enough to worry for her and try to save her wholeheartedly. 3.- Kaworu, things get more complicated from here.