Reviewers and fans generally view this episode as an emotionally heavy but technically flawed precursor to the finale.
: While the character writing remains strong, the production quality by TMS Entertainment was criticized. Some reviewers noted that the episode lacked the same emotional punch as the manga version, citing "distractingly low-quality" animation and choppy transitions. Orange Episode 12
: For the first time, the series attempts to explain the letters. The future group of friends discusses theories involving black holes and the Bermuda Triangle, eventually deciding to send their regrets into the past in the hopes of creating a parallel world. Critical Consensus Reviewers and fans generally view this episode as