arch of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, is characterized by adolescent tones, awkwardness, and uncertainty, while Misato and Kaji's has a much more adult sensuality. Moreover, the encyclopedia magazine Evangelion Chronicle noted how Asuka's personality is emphasized as she steps on love letters addressed to her and looks at Rei by positioning herself on an elevated plane; female protagonists with loud and selfish personalities were not common in television anime at the time, but gained popularity following Evangelion. Asuka flaunts her strength, but she is beaten in combat by Israfel, and in training with Shinji she is initially unsuccessful. Newtype magazine noted that she also cries in bed with Shinji, saying the word 'Mama' in her sleep. The episode therefore also depicts the girl's inner fragility, hidden by her aggressive and seemingly strong facade. Cannarsi also noted how in "Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!" Asuka scorns and questions Shinji's value, especially as a man, with barbs like "Are you stupid?" or "You're a man, aren't you?". Her behavior has been likened to a latent inferiority complex toward the male sex or a masculine protest. Reception "Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!" was first broadcast on November 29, 1995, and drew a 7.1% audience share on Japanese television. In 1996 it ranked second in Animage Anime Grand Prix poll of "Best Anime Episodes" with 567 votes. In July 2020, Comic Book Resources reported an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb for the installment, ranking it tenth among the highest-rated Evangelion episodes. Official merchandise based on the episode has also been released, including T-shirts and action figures. The episode was well received by critics, who praised the director, the humour, the action and the music of the installment, and some reviewers ranked it among the best episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Screen Rant, for example, listed the battle against Israfel among the best fights in the series. Film School Rejects's Max Covill ranked it second among the best episodes of the series; according to Covill, the installment doesn’t move the plot forward in any particularly exciting way, but praised it for having the "most hilarious moments of the series" and the "excellent combat sequence". He also lauded the scene in which Asuka and Shinji blame each other for the first defeat and the one in which they try to synchronize for the final battle. The Anime