This episode is often cited as a standout for its "cat-and-mouse" narrative and stylish execution.
Reviewers from The Anime Review highlight this specific episode as a series high point, noting that it allows Mylene to "shine in an adventure by herself" and provides deeper, indirect insights into her character through her interactions with a worthy nemesis. 009-1 (TV series) - Headhunter's Holosuite Wiki [Exiled-Destiny]_009-1_Ep03_(FB9E7124) (1).480.mp4
: This episode was directed by Naoyuki Konno , who also directed the 2001 Cyborg 009 anime, ensuring a visual style that remains faithful to Ishinomori's original character designs. Critical Reception This episode is often cited as a standout