The episode immediately clarifies that Ren is alive after the previous cliffhanger, focusing more on how the team plans to take down Shido than on the mystery of his survival. Notable Deviations from the Game
Many mini-boss fights (like the Former Noble and Yakuza Cleaner) are completely omitted to save time. Persona 5 the Animation: Dark Sun... Episode 1
The biggest critique is the "light-speed" pacing, particularly during the transition into the Shido arc. The episode immediately clarifies that Ren is alive