The raw makes brilliant use of through visual effects. When Junpei lands, the SFX are not the soft 「シュッ」 (shuu) of a graceful step but the 「ドシン」 (doshin) of a falling sack. His breath is rendered as thick, black, almost industrial clouds. He is no longer dancing; he is surviving the dance. This turns the performance into a horror sequence. The beautiful theater lighting becomes surgical, clinical, exposing every flaw.
The story has shifted from a high school drama into a traditional "sports shonen" style, with Junpei pursuing elite goals in Russia. The raw makes brilliant use of through visual effects
The manga doesn't shy away from showing that Junpei can be a "sh*t boyfriend" or a difficult friend when hyper-focused on his sport. Chapter 173 touches on the isolation that comes with this level of mastery. Why Fans Search for "Raw" and "Repacks" He is no longer dancing; he is surviving the dance