Quote:It isn't canon, truthfully, but it is most probable case, barring more definitive evidence. It's also the most popular theory, as about 2/3 of those sites that I've found that address the issue of who's soul is in Unit-00 point towards Naoko Akagi.
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Where is this from? I know Yui Ikari's soul was taken into EVA-01 but I don't remember Naoko Akagi ever getting into an Eva..
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You know, I've heard this, too, from a number of non-canon sources, but I can't remember if I ever heard it from Evangelion proper. Ah, well, more research...
-- Bob
1. Someone has to be in there, as evidenced by Units 01 and 02.
2. The first-activation escapade showed that whoever's in there has a serious mad-on for Gendo, and no great liking for Rei.
3. Soul-loss is the most likely reason for her spontaneous suicide, as she showed no indication of seeing Rei as "human", thus Rei I's death would not be especially guilt-worthy.
4. Using her soul to power Unit-00 would fit Gendo's style of vengeance for the death of Rei I.
5. It fits in perfectly with Hideaki Anno's apparent urge to cause as much emotional pain for his characters as possible.