This episode is heavy, but it's also the show at its best. Nonoka's failure isn't played for cheap drama it's genuinely painful. Her body type is a real disadvantage in a sport that favors reach, and the show doesn't pretend otherwise. Iwamine gliding past her with that effortless climb is a punch to the gut.The climbing direction is solid the spinning camera shots and varied points of view give you the feeling of being on the wall . And the introduction of so many rivals makes the competition feel like a real event, not just a backdrop.