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Because 90's Rei didn't go through the same experiences that Manga Rei did.
That's a "chicken and the egg" answer, I know, but there is no evidence that 90's anime Rei ever fell in love with her father's secretary, or even that her father even existed. Without having him as a politician who has a direct, if largely unseen, influence on Rei's life, Rei is a completely different character. She doesn't have as many expectations to live up to so her personality is completely different.
That's a "chicken and the egg" answer, I know, but there is no evidence that 90's anime Rei ever fell in love with her father's secretary, or even that her father even existed. Without having him as a politician who has a direct, if largely unseen, influence on Rei's life, Rei is a completely different character. She doesn't have as many expectations to live up to so her personality is completely different.
Junichi Sato told Brazilian fans who interviewed him (back in 2018, if I'm not wrong) that by the time Naoko approached him and said "hey, Rei is a elegant lady", they already had a number of episodes ready with Rei being the hot-headed miko we all know and love, and they had to keep it going through the series' run.
I know that's the reason out-verse as to why her personality is different but I'm talking about an in-story reason why.
I found some evidence that shows Rei mother wasn't around for her.
In the 90's anime Rei does have a pendant
but it was given to her by her cousin. ( who existed only in the 90's anime)
I found some evidence that shows Rei mother wasn't around for her.
In the 90's anime Rei does have a pendant
but it was given to her by her cousin. ( who existed only in the 90's anime)
Given that there is a strong preference for anime Rei, I think Sato made the right decision. It worked better for the comedic aspect Sailor Moon is known for.
I'm in the minority in that I prefer manga/Crystal Rei. Hot headed lancers are almost always my least-favorite character archetype, and Rei yellng at Usagi while Luna was yelling at Usagi really got on my nerves, even when Usagi was being a crybaby. I don't like seeing people double-teamed like that. However, I admit that's a personal preference.
I'm in the minority in that I prefer manga/Crystal Rei. Hot headed lancers are almost always my least-favorite character archetype, and Rei yellng at Usagi while Luna was yelling at Usagi really got on my nerves, even when Usagi was being a crybaby. I don't like seeing people double-teamed like that. However, I admit that's a personal preference.
Likes:
Crystal Moon and SILVER
Personally, I wasn't a fan of PGSM Rei because she came across a stereotypical rude loner "I don't want to be your friend" who doesn't really warm up to the group but through hanging out with them ends up being part of "gang" and instead forms a satellite friendship with Minako.
I'm not saying it wasn't done well. It was. But I didn't like her there, either.
I'm not saying it wasn't done well. It was. But I didn't like her there, either.
Michiru also differs from her manga self. Anime Michiru is obviously tougher and more determined over her course(even cruel at some point), more arrogant and much less goofy.
Likes:
ChibiNehellenia
I think they made the right call. Ami is already easy going, calm, and sweet. I don't think they needed another calm character in the anime. That works in the manga because it's just one chapter a month, and very little time is spent there on the girls interacting with each other day by day.
The anime needed some variety in personality and Rei's snarkiness was perfect shakeup for their dynamic. It challenged Usagi as a character rather than just having 2 allies who happily follow her into whatever adventures she has that day.
The anime needed some variety in personality and Rei's snarkiness was perfect shakeup for their dynamic. It challenged Usagi as a character rather than just having 2 allies who happily follow her into whatever adventures she has that day.