The episode focuses on Ittoki's first day and his attempt to navigate a high-stakes exam. While the premise is somewhat standard for the genre, the execution of the "exam scene" was noted as fun and engaging by viewers on Reddit .

Episode 3 of Shinobi no Ittoki , titled marks a transition into the series' "high school" arc as Ittoki begins his training at the Kokuten Ninja Academy. Episode Highlights & Critical Reception

The ninja suits and certain character models are often cited as uninspired.