When explaining Rei's name origin, he notes that it is both a pun and a reference--specifically, a reference to Sailor Moon's Rei Hino, also known as Sailor Mars.

Sailor Mars is the first character in the series to dispatch of the youma of the week WITHOUT any help from Sailor Moon. This episode introduced Grandpa Hino, whom DiC, when making the dub, found ...

Sailor Moon Crystal: Act 3 Rei/Sailor Mars review. ... This “Demon Bus,” as the locals have come to call it, catches the attention of Rei Hino, a miko at Hikawa Shrine with psychic powers.

Rei Hino (Sailor Mars) is another good example: She’s mostly reserved as she works at her grandfather’s shrine but isn’t afraid to get into a shouting match with Usagi, which shows her ...

You might recognize her as Rei Hino/ Sailor Mars in Sailor Moon Crystal, Mosquito Girl in One Punch Man, or as the voice of Shantae in the Shantae video game series. She plays the protagonist of ...