Ep. 21: Aoi negotiates with Hiraoka while reflecting on her career goals after a meeting with industry veterans.
Hisamitsu Isokawa reunites with former classmates Hiraoka and Erika during a delivery. Misa creates character CG animation for The Third Aerial Girls Squad, visiting an amusement park with Ema and Shizuka for inspiration. Following the show's successful premiere, Segawa complains to Aoi about Hiraoka's poor quality and attitude, demanding his removal. Hiraoka reacts angrily, arguing that excessive focus on quality hinders his work. Erika explains to Aoi that Hiraoka's passion for anime has caused him pain due to industry realities. Isokawa advises Aoi that production teams must communicate with creators to balance quality and schedules. Aoi allows Hiraoka to continue on the twelfth episode if he improves communication. Later, Watanabe invites Aoi to meet Masahiko Inami and Keiji Takekura of The Born, who note her growth. Inspired, Aoi resolves to make great anime. Seiichi finishes storyboards for the thirteenth episode quickly, and Aoi assigns herself, Tsubaki, and Sara to the production team.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Production staff face tight deadlines and personal challenges while completing a promotional video for a Manga Festival event.
- Ep. 18 · Aoi helps a struggling voice actress while managing studio layout errors and director issues.
- Ep. 19 · Aoi visits Musashino Pictures and learns about the past from Marukawa
- Ep. 20 · Staff discuss episode thirteen while Midori faces Hiraoka's criticism and resolves conflict with Madoka.
- Ep. 21 · Aoi negotiates with Hiraoka while reflecting on her career goals after a meeting with industry veterans.
- Ep. 22 · Ema Considers Assistant Supervisor Role While Hiraoka Reflects on Past Industry Trauma
- Ep. 23 · Musashino staff seeks Nogame to revise the anime ending after Chazawa's interference
- Ep. 24 · Musashino staff rush final delivery while Aoi overcomes transport delays to celebrate their anime success