>>4209513Asuka is extremely well written and we as the audience get a deep look into her psyche. Her behaviour is explained, if not necessarily excused over the course of NGE. Seeing what made her tick filled me with a strong protective urge and I can't help but look upon her fondly, finding her extremely cute.
I do tend to like bitchy tsun girls in general though. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯