#ISLA PLASTIC MEMORIES SERIES#
For the sake of brevity, Rei’s personality is intrinsic to the narrative of Evangelion and is additionally informed by other characters in the series who are equally emotionally distraught. Yet Isla fails on several levels where Rei, and others who have also followed in the original premium girl’s footsteps like Haruhi Suzumiya‘s Yuki Nagato, did not.Ĭountless essays have been written on Rei Ayanami’s characterization, her role within Evangelion, and even the process in which her most basic character traits spawned an entire archetype. Her character design fits the Rei Ayanami mold down to her striking red irises. At work, she shows a distinct lack of self-preservation. While speaking to one of their clients, she expresses the wish to never have memories at all. There will be another to replace her, so to speak, when she expires.
As a giftia android, her personality and memories – both false ones of a time before she came to be Isla and the memories she makes while living as Isla – have a distinct expiration date of 81,920 hours. This outlook on Rei’s character from series director Hideaki Anno paints a similar picture of what Plastic Memories wants its audience to feel towards Isla. She’s damaged in some way she hurts herself. She only has the barest minimum of what she needs to have. Her presence, her existence, “ostensible existence,” is ephemeral. “Rei is someone who is aware of the fact that even if she dies, there’ll be another to replace her, so she doesn’t value her life very highly. Plastic Memories’ Isla is one of many expys attempting to capture the elusive allure of the original “premium girl.” While her specific character has stood the test of time, her appearance, along with her more superficial character traits, has not. So many have followed in her footsteps that it’s now difficult to believe that Rei Ayanami’s design was unique. – Yoshiyuki Sadamoto on Rei Ayanami’s character design in Neon Genesis Evangelion The girl you long for, but there is nothing about her that you can hold.” Since sad endings aren't necessarily a bad thing, it would've been greatly improved if it had simply stopped at this impactful scene.“Her character was locked in as translucent - like a shadow, or the air. After Tsukasa and Isla confess their mutual feelings and agree to date, she's soon forced to be retrieved by Tsukasa himself as he's crying on the ferris wheel with her. Plastic Memories has both a sad and ambiguous ending that frustrated viewers.
Not only does their bond lack proper development, but most of the characters in Plastic Memories are shallow and defined only by their archetypes and cliched tragic backstories. Their relationship feels forced and unnatural, making it hard to root for them. His love stems from physical attraction as he continues to pursue her without making a mental or emotional connection with her. The pair say very little to each other for a large portion of the series before suddenly declaring their feelings for each other. While Tsukasa tries to win over Isla's affection, his reason for liking her is never fully explained or developed. RELATED: Girlfriend, Girlfriend: Naoya's Perfect Harem Starts Showing Cracks
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