Maeshima must pass the skate-leading badge test to be officially eligible for competitions.

Public sentiment on Anime-Planet highlights that while the animation of the skating is decent, the show frequently uses "shortcuts" like stills or cut-aways during complex performances, which continues in this episode.

After the ace Himekawa Izumi abruptly transfers to Kogahara High, Maeshima Kensei and the other club members travel to meet him and understand his choice.