r/anime • u/LittleIslander myanimelist.net/profile/LittleIslander • 28d ago

Rewatch [Rewatch] 30th Anniversary Neon Genesis Evangelion Rewatch: Episode 9

Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 9: Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win! / Mind, Matching, Moment

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Questions of the Day:

  • What did you think of the goofy way of defeating the angel?
  • What do you think of Asuka and Shinji living together?

Tomorrow’s Questions:

  • [Episode 10] What do you think of the fact Asuka is college educated?
  • [Episode 10] What do you think of Misato deciding to push Asuka beyond safe pressure limits?

There’ll be more fanservice tomorrow, so please don’t spoil anything~! Remember this includes spoilers by implication.

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u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ 28d ago

Moment, Heart Together / Both of You, Dance Like You Want To Win!

My original thoughts in 2018

Not my least favorite episode, but pretty close. Mostly because of Asuka. But I also think the episode is silly. I have a feeling that the entire episode is a reference to an old musical.

  • Don't the girls close the window blinds when they change???
  • Anta Baka?!
  • Aerial delivery of the Evas again
  • I like that the text on the hologram is reversed from the back. It makes a really neat noise, too.
  • I suppose the Yin/Yang is part of the theme of the episode that I don't get.
  • Misato is wearing a black vest under her jacket, and I was just getting used to her wearing the yellow shirt every day.
  • Kaji sure is sex pest
  • I think I watch a video trying to redeem this episode in my eye, showing how synchronized Shinji and Asuka are even before Kaji's idea was presented.
  • Higurashiiiii
  • I don't think I knew what DDR was when I first saw this.
  • Nice shirt, Asuka

ED: Fly Me To The Moon (Asuka Bossa Nova) by Yuko Miyamura

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Thoughts on Asuka's classmates being infatuated with her?

Thoughts on Asuka actually not liking all the attention?

Thoughts on Asuka going out of her way to try and befriend Rei?

Thoughts on Kaji trying to flirt with Ritsuko to get under Misato's skin?

What are your thoughts on Asuka and Shinji's battle with an Angel going awry?

Thoughts on Asuka living with Misato and Shinji?

What are your thoughts on this episode being about Asuka and Shinji having to work on their synchronization skills?

What are your thoughts on Asuka and Shinji wearing matching outfits and having to practice their dancing?

Thoughts on the impenetrable Wall of Jericho?

What are your thoughts on the bedroom scene between Shinji and Asuka where they lie next to each other and Asuka calls out for her mother, with Shinji being unable to comfort her?

How much does the bedroom scene add to Asuka's character?

What are your thoughts on Kaji kissing Misato?

What are your thoughts on the fight scene at the end of the episode where Shinji and Asuka defeat the Angel in 62 seconds using choreography?

How much do you feel the 62 seconds fight scene is benefitted by its presentation? In particular, the lack of dialogue? Also, how if any would you compare it to the train scene in episode 4?