Ep builds well on tension, new character's intro is good enough imo, exam setup feels fun with a nostalgic shonen anime vibe. Pacing gets slow but picks up in the middle. Sakamoto's fangirl is interesting. Overall, it's a fun ep with very little revealed about the villains.

tamdanma26

6 mo

This episode is character-driven, balancing chaotic action with meaningful reveals. Sharp writing, memorable new characters, and a pivotal moment compensate for its shortcomings

jiyuo_c

6 mo

Verified

Now who could that be. Sakamoto is like too old for this test. Shin is really strategic. Its a fun episode as always, they really add random funny scene here and there. I remember Naruto upon watching the forest tag scene. Sakamoto team are the goat.

Episode Context

Sitting at episode 8 of 11, this marks the transition from the exam's survival-focused earlier stages into higher-stakes team trials that will likely define the arc's climax. The previous episode established the pressure of the JCC exam environment, and 'Exam, Stage Three' builds on that foundation by introducing new challengers and deeper character tests. With only three episodes remaining, this installment is positioned to set up the final confrontations and resolutions that will close out Part 2.

Runtime25 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 26, 2025

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