: Kenma begins to show signs of exhaustion, with his sets becoming lower as his physical strength wanes.
: 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. Haikyuu!! To the Top 2nd Season (Dub) Episode 5
The episode centers on Sarukawa Tech's deliberate strategy to neutralize Nekoma by targeting their "brain," the setter Kenma Kozume. : Kenma begins to show signs of exhaustion,
Reviewers from Otaku Orbit and community discussions on Reddit highlighted the following: Kenma outmaneuvers the opposition
: Despite his exhaustion, Kenma outmaneuvers the opposition, setting the final ball to Fukunaga to secure the win for Nekoma. Critical Reception & Reviews
: Recognizing the "trap," Kenma advises his teammates to make purposely "sloppy" receives to buy him time and disrupt Sarukawa's rhythm.