What a suspenseful episode from start to finish. Unlike Haruna and Kirishima's battle, this episode doesn't focus on showcasing the Fleet of Fog's advanced sci-fi weaponry. Instead, it emphasizes overwhelming firepower just as what the initial order of the Admiralty code for the Fleet of Fog members in the first place. There are still some small display of fan service in the episode but they don't ruin the overall experience. The animation quality remains solid, especially during the action sequences, and the visuals help deliver the impact of the battle. I'm not sure whether Kongo had planned everything that happened at the end but the twist was definitely a major surprise and left me eager to see what happens next.