: The episode explores Raiden's past, revealing that his immense strength was actually a physical burden from birth. His muscles grew so rapidly they threatened to crush his own bones. To survive and harness this power, he developed a "super muscular exoskeletal sumo belt" through a Volander with the Valkyrie Thrud.

: Reviewers from YouTube and Rotten Tomatoes noted that the fight gets bloody quickly and moves faster than previous rounds.

: The episode emphasizes the "emotional weight" behind the fighters' strikes, contrasting Raiden’s desire to finally use his full strength with Shiva ’s role as the reliable "pillar" of the gods.

: After a theatrical entrance, Shiva and Raiden face off in a custom-built sumo ring. Raiden, representing humanity, is introduced as the "Peerless Rikishi," while Shiva enters with a flirty, high-energy demeanor that surprises the audience.

: Raiden catches Shiva off guard by attacking immediately without a long monologue. In a shocking early display of power, Raiden manages to crush one of Shiva's four arms , demonstrating that he is capable of matching a god in raw physical strength. Fighter Profiles Pantheon/Origin Key Traits Raiden Tameemon Humanity (Japan)