Critical and community feedback for the episode was mixed, often focusing on its jarring shifts in atmosphere:
: The episode introduces the Taito Tribe, with characters Hanafuda and Yajirobe taking center stage. Tribe Nine Episode 6
: Despite the tonal issues, the episode was praised for its "flow state" action sequences and its "baller" soundtrack. Critical and community feedback for the episode was
: This episode reinforces Ojiro's belief that individual strength is the only path to survival, a theme that serves as his primary motivation throughout his role as a major antagonist. Tribe Nine Episode 6