>>2622993>You're totally wrong that the arc 2.22 covers didn't have Rei in it, it had some of the best Rei moments and interaction inbetween the children. Remember the spider angel episode, for instance.Sure, it's one of my favorite moments, Rei playing along with Asuka's ego stroking despite knowing she's a terrible leader until stuff actually mattered and then took the lead without hesitation, and kind of foreshadows how easily she would take power away from Gendo despite him feeling in charge too.
But moments like that happen kind of on the periphery of what's happening and it's mostly Asuka front and center during those episodes. Which maybe is kind of the point, Rei's fine not getting the spotlight, she can outshine anyone even from the background, it's kinda her style.
