: Sarukawa forces long rallies and purposely targets Kenma to make him move as much as possible, aiming to drain his limited stamina.

: Fans noted that Sarukawa was one of the most "Karasuno-like" teams due to their balanced play, making the tactical battle against Nekoma's defense highly engaging.

The episode centers on Sarukawa Tech's deliberate strategy to neutralize Nekoma by targeting their "brain," the setter Kenma Kozume.

: The relief felt by the team after the win was a major highlight, especially Kenma's blunt admission that a third set "would have been the end of him".

: Despite his exhaustion, Kenma outmaneuvers the opposition, setting the final ball to Fukunaga to secure the win for Nekoma. Critical Reception & Reviews