Haikyuu!! To The Top 2nd Season (dub) Episode 5 Page

: 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.

: The relief felt by the team after the win was a major highlight, especially Kenma's blunt admission that a third set "would have been the end of him". Haikyuu!! To the Top 2nd Season (Dub) Episode 5

: Sarukawa forces long rallies and purposely targets Kenma to make him move as much as possible, aiming to drain his limited stamina. : Fans noted that Sarukawa was one of

: The episode is praised for showcasing Kenma's mental fortitude and his deep trust in teammates like Kuroo and Yaku, even when pushed to his physical limit. : The episode is praised for showcasing Kenma's

: Kenma begins to show signs of exhaustion, with his sets becoming lower as his physical strength wanes.

Reviewers from Otaku Orbit and community discussions on Reddit highlighted the following:

: Despite his exhaustion, Kenma outmaneuvers the opposition, setting the final ball to Fukunaga to secure the win for Nekoma. Critical Reception & Reviews