She also praised his actions in the episode as well as his interactions with Boruto.[32] Sam Stewart of IGN had similar thoughts, saying that, like Sarada, Mitsuki was not properly introduced in his debut because the plot focused on Shino.[33] In a later review, McNulty considered Mitsuki and Boruto's fight against the Ghost culprit, Sumire Kakehi, one of the best in the Boruto anime.[34] Stewart agreed, saying that the fight was well-animated despite there being minor issues with the animation in other parts from the sequence.[35] Nelkin felt the series succeeded in exploring more of Mitsuki, which was needed considering his minor role in the film.