Enigmatic pilot of Unit-00, secretly containing the soul of Yui Ikari.
Maternal guidance from beyond the grave offering hope and agency to Shinji.
Grief-driven romantic obsession that motivates Gendo's apocalyptic plan.
Utilitarian commander-subject relationship focused on instrumentalizing Rei for his goals.
Spiritual and tactical alliance centered on survival and existential choice.
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