[6.0] "I'm not a big fan of technical wrestling but this was decent? I wasn't expecting Endo to lose in the first round so the shocking end boosts the rating a bit"
[8.0] "Definitely the best match on the show. Technical wrestling was beautiful and bright, the characters of Endo and Akito, at the same time, were in the foreground. There was a sense of personality behind them, and given that they had repeatedly made references to that show in the dojo, it all took a steeper turn. The final submission move from Akito was incredible. I want to see this guy win the tournament (****)."
[8.0] "Oh hell, I love their story so much. Ever since that match in the dojo, I've been looking forward to their solo fight, and for this the most perfect time was chosen. And it's wonderful that they didn't forget about that story, even if it was comedic and could not affect anything. Akito and Tetsuya perfectly fit the references to their "platonic" relationship and interactions into a really good technical match with an amazing ending. Akito wanted to make Endo hate him, and I think he did it. Giving the victory to the All Out member was the perfect decision, and now I want him to win the tournament and fight Endo at the Ultimate Party, taking their relationship to new heights."