Ep. 5: Mashiro Enters Super Leaders Fest After Takagi and Shiratori Face Challenges
Aired on November 3, 2012
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Takagi and Shiratori’s Rabuta & Peace ranks fifth in Shonen Jack’s November issue voting. Mashiro trains to draw two manga simultaneously, aiming to match Niizuma. Shiratori runs away after his mother insults the studio staff, leading to a confrontation. Hiramaru and Aoki face cancellation due to low ratings and enter the Super Leaders Fest. Niizuma joins, working on three series. Mashiro initially plans to enter alone to protect Takagi’s PCP and Rabuta & Peace quality. Takagi insists they participate together. This episode highlights the competitive pressure on the team as they navigate personal conflicts and professional ambitions within the manga industry.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Azuki faces a career choice between an anime audition and a promise to Mashiro.
- Ep. 2 · PCP and +Natural/Crow competition intensifies as Mashiro adjusts his art style for better rankings.
- Ep. 3 · Takagi plans a five-week arc to boost PCP's ranking before challenging Eiji
- Ep. 4 · PCP Drama CD Selection and Editorial Complaints Regarding Anime Adaptation Hopes
- Ep. 5 · Mashiro Enters Super Leaders Fest After Takagi and Shiratori Face Challenges
- Ep. 6 · Mashiro and Takagi navigate creative differences while preparing for the Super Leaders Fest.
- Ep. 7 · Hiramaru negotiates serialization terms while evading Yoshida to date Aoki
- Ep. 8 · Mashiro and Takagi confront Nanamine Tooru about his controversial manga and unethical collaboration methods.
- Ep. 9 · Nanamine’s Unorthodox Manga Creation and Editorial Conflict