: The series continues to excel in portraying the "bonds of friendship" and personal growth, with characters like Teshima receiving significant spotlight for their strategic sacrifices.

: Reviewers highlight that the season successfully captures the high-stakes tension of the final sprint, particularly between Sakamichi and Manami.

“This season suffered from some of the same niggles S4 did—too much TeshimAoyagi, not enough of the big three—but in the end delivered the goods in vintage Yowapeda fashion.” Lost in Anime · 3 years ago

: Some viewers noted a jarring shift in quality with increased use of computer graphics (CGI), which occasionally feels "unpleasant to the eye" when compared to traditional hand-drawn animation.

: Critics have pointed out that certain elements, such as Midousouji’s "super enemy" persona and characters' repetitive catchphrases, can feel stale after five seasons. Community Perspectives