I liked the way the re-cap was presented. Especially since Ono really doesn't talk anyway, so we're getting to see in her head a bit and see what she thinks about and likes. They also used it as a means to give us back story on the Ono Sisters, which was really neat. Seeing how Akira chose her mains was really funny too. I pretty much lost it when Zangief and Haggar shed tears at their lack of fandom. That might've been the funniest thing this series has ever done. It also helps that this re-cap didn't encompass the entire episode, like with some shows this season. Also, Makato dance and taunt their instructor was gold.
I really wasn't expecting a complete confrontation there at the end either. I was a little worried that Akira would get scared off by Hikada. I think Makato is a good support role to keep that from happening though. I kind of got the impression from the previous seasons that Akira would get the wrong idea and simply storm off. I'm glad that we didn't end the episode on a misunderstanding like that. I'm sort of thinking that Hikada might challenge Ono to a game for Haruo's hand in marriage, so to speak.
Otherwise, pretty great start in my opinion. The OP/ED are a little wonky compared to the original though.
