Ep. 13: Musashino Animation begins production on The Third Aerial Girls Squad adaptation with new staff assignments.
Following Honda’s departure and Erika’s absence, Watanabe assigns Aoi to the production desk and Tarou as chief assistant. Aoi ensures Seiichi defines the project vision without last-minute changes like those in Exodus!. Rinko declines the character designer role to improve her skills, recommending Yumi instead. Aoi and Seiichi discuss cloud aesthetics with art director Yuuji Atsumi. Midori offers to research fighter jets for Aoi. Shizuka prepares for auditions, while Yumi and Ema learn design ethics from Rinko. Seiichi, Watanabe, Katsuragi, and Shimeji meet publisher editor Shinsuke Chazawa, who approves plans instantly. Aoi, Seiichi, and Shimeji continue research, asking Midori to finalize her fighter jet overview while they plan the ending.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Seiichi revises the finale while Aoi faces mounting production pressure and staff seek new creative challenges.
- Ep. 10 · Honda notes Seiichi's early storyboard completion while Aoi supports Misa's career transition.
- Ep. 11 · Aoi struggles to secure key animators for the final episode while Erika faces personal crisis.
- Ep. 12 · Musashino staff resolve animation challenges for The Third Girls Aerial Squad episode delivery.
- Ep. 13 · Musashino Animation begins production on The Third Aerial Girls Squad adaptation with new staff assignments.
- Ep. 14 · Shizuka auditions while the team resolves casting disputes and welcomes new staff members.
- Ep. 15 · Production faces delays after author demands character design retakes for The Third Aerial Girls Squad
- Ep. 16 · Production halts as Yumi struggles with Nogame's vague feedback until Rinko helps her find confidence.
- Ep. 17 · Production staff face tight deadlines and personal challenges while completing a promotional video for a Manga Festival event.