Please.
Hmm...
I'll take the scene where they're running away on the hanging bridge.
What? But it's such a difficult scene.
Nah, I sort of want to try it. It's the final episode, after all.
Then maybe I'll do the part before that where Arupin is running in a kigurumi.
Miyamori-san, how many more cuts in episode thirteen?
Um...
Thirty.
When did you say you'd have episode twelve done, Iguchi-san?
Today! As soon as I'm done, I'll work on episode thirteen.
Yasuharacchi, are you free?
Eh? Um... Right now,
I'm still working on episode thirteen's A part...
Is the layout supposed to be up tomorrow?
Yes.
Do you think you'll make it?
I think so...
You should draw that one scene where they're running down the stairs.
Would that be okay? It's a pretty important scene...
You should do it because it's an important scene.
Why not? I always thought that Yasuhara-san
was very good at drawing the soft movements of girls.
Right?
Oi-chan...
If you'd do it, it'd help us out a lot.
Okay...
Just 27 more cuts!
What about Sugie-san?
There's no way. The animation supervisor would die.
If it were thirty years ago, maybe. But with his drawing now...
I'm sure he wouldn't want to do it, either.
I think I'll ask some people outside our company, as well.
Right. Do your best, production!
I say that, but...
I wonder what she's going to do with that horse scene.
The Little Key Frames Girl
The Little Key Frames Girl.
Oh, thank you for everything.
This is Miyamori Aoi from Musashino Animation.
Yes. Are you able to talk right now?
Thank you very much.
Anime Studio Sasaki
I actually have a rather imposing request.
I was wondering if you knew anyone who might be able
to help us with the key frames for the final episode of Exodus.
Sorry. I can't think of any.
I wish I could help. I apologize.
Not at all!
I'm sorry for asking on such short notice.
I look forward to working with you again. Goodbye.
Right now, people are in the final rush for the new shows in January...
Fight!! Idiot Ow Ow Ow
I'll try asking, but don't expect much.
Get better soon! Cheer up
Me? I can't right now.
As soon as I'm out of the hospital, I'll work even harder.
I asked around, but there's no one who seems able to do it. Sorry.
Well, it is that time of year.
But I'm going to keep trying to ask people.
Please continue doing your best as the animation supervisor on the A part.
Got it.
Oh, hello?
I'm sorry to call so suddenly, Mitani-san,
but we would love to have you do some key frames for Exodus...
Oh, yes. It's Director Kinoshita's.
That's not happening.
Huh? What?!
Ah, yeah, Mitani-san from Zone would probably decline.
Because of the pain he went through with Jiggly Heaven, right?
Pain?
He was an animation supervisor, but the director ate up all the time
on the schedule doing storyboards,
so he didn't get to do anything but have his name attached
to all of the poor quality episodes.
Ah... That would definitely...
But there are twenty more cuts.
Yeah... And they're all pretty heavy ones.
You just have to think of this pinch as a chance.
Think of it as an opportunity to broaden your personal connections and do your best.
I will! So please, introduce me to some people, Yano-san.
I already did. That was all of them.
There must be someone else somewhere...
Well, yes,
there are some self-proclaimed key animators,
but if you give people like that work, who's going to pay for it?
The episode director, animation supervisor, producer, and director...
No. It's yourself.
Myself?
If you hire iffy people just because
you want to get everything done early,
everything will stop at the episode director and animation supervisor checks.
The characters might look wrong, the composition might be off,
or there may not be enough movement, so they have to fix all that.
Worst case scenario, they might have to start from scratch.
So you end up causing trouble for the episode director and animation supervisor,
and you'll push the schedule even further behind.
And you'll be the one who has to run around trying to deal with all the retakes.
Oh...
Remember that.
Right...
Key animators? We need some ourselves.
Roboharu
Studio Canaan
Though, these pinches are really pretty fun for what they are.
Actually, if you don't see it that way, you can't keep up this kind of work.
Even Ochiai-san said it'd be impossible.
I think this manga is seriously going to make it.
The Third Aerial Girls Squad.
Why doesn't anyone bring projects like this to us?
Something that popular wouldn't come to us.
I'm sure some big production company's already got their claws on it.
Well, that sucks.
Tarou, don't you dare act like you're the only one done.
Well, my episode twelve is already done with dubbing.
That means it's basically done at this point.
Wait... You still have quite a few retakes, don't you?
Hello! This is everyone's Takanashi Tarou!
Huh? Oh, yes!
I'm sorry. I forgot. I'll bring it up right away!
He seriously never grows up.
Maybe when I wake up, some dwarves will have
all of the key frames done...
Is that what you're thinking?
I'm not. That's not what I was thinking!
Must be nice.
Having time to dream.
That's not it. I was just escaping reality for a bit.
To make a dream-like story,
you can't just keep dreaming.
Why is the world so harsh?
Oh, I see.
So Onodera-san's transferred to The Born.
Thank you very much.
Onodera-san was nocturnal, so he should show up at the studio any time now.
And that's when you strike and... Rawr!
You're such a carnivore.
That's not what I mean.
If I don't do that, I'll never catch him, so I don't have a choice.
Hey, someone's here.
The Born Interview Room
Hitotsubashi, huh? This is the first time anyone from there has applied here.
I'm very grateful.
Why anime?
Inami Masahiko The Born President
Why not continue with economics?
I believe that anime is one of the Japanese industries that is
revered throughout the world.
I also see the potential and direction
of the projects of this company.
I see... What about you, Miyamori-san? Why did you apply?
What? Oh, I, um... Uh...
Am I that scary?
Takekura Keiji The Born Production Lead
You're rather intimidating, sir.
Really?
I'm sorry.
In high school, I made an anime as a club activity,
and I couldn't forget how fun it was.
In high school? Wow! That's rare.
But in junior college, you were in the economics club?
While I was going to college, I didn't really have confidence...
Or rather, I wasn't ready, so...
So you went just because.
Yes.
And now you want to get into the industry, at least.
Do you think you can handle it?
Yes! I'll do anything! Please let me do this!
I hate the phrase, "I'll do anything."
That essentially means there's nothing you really want to do, right?
See? You're intimidating her.
You're not very nice to the young ones.
That's not true. I'm nice. Aren't I?
I'm sorry...
Anyway, I think you should think this over again carefully,
Miyamori-san.
Notice of Rejection
Wow. So many places "wishing you the best."
Nee-chan...
So this is what youth with no future prospects looks like.
Just look at yourself. You look defeated.
I'm not defeated.
There are a ton of anime companies, aren't there?
Try the internet!
You're in the way if you park here, so could you move, please?
Musani?
Yes, sir. Sorry. I'll move immediately.
You can take your time. It'd be worse if you got into an accident.
R-Right! Of course!
Have we met before?
Well, whatever. Please move soon.
Yes, sir! Thanks for everything!
Who was she?
Onodera-san!
Whoa! You scared me.
Huh? Um... You're Musani's...
Miyamori.
I wanted to ask you to do some key frames, Onodera-san.
Sorry. I'm not doing key frames anymore.
I've decided to just work as an episode director.
Huh?
I gave it a shot, and it ended up working better for me.
If you have work in that field, give me a call. I'll do it.
Okay, but...
I've heard that Musani's making a huge comeback.
Exodus! is this season's super surprise dark horse.
Oh, right. Thank you very much.
I'm contracted to another project until the end of the year,
so I can't work on anything else.
Oh, you were one step too late.
I just accepted a job from Zone yesterday.
What? All of these cuts are super heavy.
It's impossible with this schedule.
I have to finish my doujinshi manuscript,
but if it's after that, I can probably work on three cuts or so.
Thank you very much!
Group: Animators
M Matsuoka-san Murai-san Murakami-san Muroi-san Meguro Yuri-san Mori-san Y Yoda-san R Ryuuzaki-san Ryou-san Reika-san
Murai-san is out, Yuri-san is out, and Yoda-san is out.
Musashino Animation
All I've got left are people whose names start with R and W.
What am I going to do if none of them work out?
Pardon me...
Good morning!
Oh, good morning!
After our morning assembly is over,
there will be interviews held for production in the first meeting room.
The interviews will mainly be conducted by the president,
but we'd like you to participate, as well, Miyamori-san.
Takanashi-kun will be in charge of practical training.
Me? Interview?
I'm going to interview people?!
I will be, as well.
I'm counting on you, Miyamori-kun and Takanashi-kun.
Leave it to me!
I'm a pretty awesome judge of character.
Don't you dare pick people by their looks.
You think I'd judge people on such inappropriate terms?!
Then again, I don't want any hot guys around here... It'd be hard to work.
Are you sure I should do this?
What about Watanabe-san?
I'm a terrible judge of character.
Yano-san! How about Yano-san?
Okitsu-kun and Yano-kun recommended you, Miyamori-kun.
It'll be a pleasure working with you.
But for me to judge people...
We're going to be choosing people to work with us in the future,
so I would like for you to participate, Miyamori-kun.
It's not like you're going to be ranking people.
It's all about whether you can work together with them.
Together...
That was totally out of a job search manual,
but I hope you find someone good.
I guess that might sound weird coming from me, when I'm quitting.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for coming to the interview.
But why did you choose us?
Well, I've loved anime ever since I was a child.
I especially loved this company's Oedo Shoujo Heiji,
and I would like to make something similar.
Heiji was made by Soei, not us.
Huh?! Oh!
That aside, what did you like about Heiji?
Well... Um...
Like how cheerful Heiji was...
And the boss, whose character was developed well, er, very well-developed...
And the last scene where the frankfurter came
in and out was so inspiring, and Heiji's magic...
Well... You know...
I just sort of...
After gathering the massive amount of information from the internet and analyzing it,
I've concluded that there is something that goes beyond flame marketing,
called catastrophy marketing, on the internet...
The only anime I've actually seen are some Gibli films.
As for work, I have three years of
customer service experience at a shopping mall in Makuhari.
And why did you apply here?
Well, right now,
my commute time is about three hours.
I thought I could use that time more efficiently,
so when I saw that your company, which is close to my home, was hiring,
I thought this was the solution.
This industry is pretty tough.
I'll be fine. I did a lot of research.
I'm pretty confident in my stamina.
I've worked at a convenience store since I was in high school.
I've got an expensive hobby, so I wanted to make more money.
An expensive hobby?
Anime doujinshis.
I think I've published about thirty different types.
You must love anime.
Yes! I do love it, but from the perspective of a viewer,
I don't think I have enough talent to become an actual animator.
So I thought about what I could actually do,
and thought I could take a coordinator job or an assistant position.
Good work.
Th-Thanks for your hard work.
Any good candidates?
They all seemed capable and looked like good people, but...
Can't be.
We even hired Tarou, you know.
Why am I conducting interviews?
You're much more suited for this, Yano-san.
Is it that stressful?
It's just...
I kept remembering when I was being interviewed, and it's depressing.
Huh? Why?
Have you applied at any other production companies?
Yes, but none of them hired me.
I see.
Did you think about why?
The places I applied to were places like GI Staff,
Sunup, and The Born,
which are all pretty high-level companies.
And that's why you chose Musani?
Huh? Um, I don't mean Musani's level is low...
I thought this company's level seemed equal to my own... I mean...
I can totally relate.
Mistakes made when you were young. Everyone goes through that.
You think so?
Yes. They say "trial and error,"
but it's actually "trial and trouble" every day.
Just kidding. Iron Yano is a bit tired herself.
I'm sorry that I'm so unreliable.
Auntie from Mennouchi Incoming Call
This is Erika.
Yeah... What?
I see...
Just so you know, I don't pick people based on looks.
You're young, so I'm sure you don't know this,
but what's important is someone's ambience.
Not ambulance, but ambience.
You're distracting me, so please be quiet!
Right.
No matter who we hire, they're bound to be better than Tarou.
I guess that's one way to look at it.
That's definitely positive thinking.
Although, I think we could have waited
until we actually got our next project...
When we get a project, it happens in an instant.
It's too late to hire people in a hurry by then.
Are we even getting another project?
Isn't Nabe-P working on that?
But you know... He's so hard to read...
No, no. He's very efficient.
Nabe-chan.
Hi.
Say, Nabe-chan. Do you have some time later today?
Of course I'm not busy.
Then let's go to Tenpai.
Onoue-san from Yotaka Bookshop will be there, too.
Wow, but Onoue-san is so strong.
He'll destroy me again.
No, no. I want to settle things today.
Sorry, but my schedule's jam-packed.
That's okay. I'll contact you another time.
Thank you very much.
Sure.
Pardon me.
Would anyone...
Would anyone like to do any key frames?
Right now, we have plenty to go around!
We'll make them cheap!
If they're cheap, no one will want to do it!
Someone...
Anyone... Key frames...
Someone...
This is B Production's house.
Nothing less from the city's most popular studio.
There are lots of people, too.
Amazing.
All those leftover cuts keep getting finished up one after another.
This is Sunup.
Even though the robots are hand-drawn, they move so much.
Well, they say that if you want a robot anime, you go to Sunup.
I'm heading out.
What's wrong, Yano-san?
Did you burn yourself?
You didn't burn yourself with the hot water, did you?
Huh?
Oh... No.
Yano-kun, is this about your father?
It's already past eleven. I guess trains are out of the question.
What are you talking about, President?
Yano-kun's father is currently in the hospital.
It's okay.
My aunt is with him.
No, it's not. You should go home.
Yes, but, Yano-san, you live in Utsunomiya, right?
It'd be faster to go by car than
to wait for the first train in the morning.
Honda-kun.
Miyamori-san is using car number one, but car number two is available,
so please use that.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
You're going to make Yano drive in the state she's in now?
Oh.
Which means...
The time's finally come for Musani's Lethal Weapon!
An ace driver appears in this dire situation.
It wouldn't be too great a stretch to say that I am the core of Musani!
Yes, it would!
Just shut up and go.
Gasoline, check.
Seatbelt, check.
Lights, check.
Don't get so excited that you get into an accident.
I'm sorry, Honda-san.
Don't worry about work.
Eat this in the car.
Ham and egg sandwiches, and some black tea.
Make sure you drive carefully.
Tarou Takanashi...
Go!
Yano lives alone with her father.
Huh? What's with that Ozu setting?
I see...
Yeah...
What? Was it okay to send Takanashi-san?
It's better than Yano driving herself.
However, without Yano-san's help,
episode thirteen's situation is rather severe...
I'm on the verge of... running out of options.
Please wait a moment.
What?
There's one more person I haven't contacted.
Mahjong Tenpai
From: Honda Desk Subject: Re: Roger.
Hello?
Eh? What?
Oh... I'll be here for a while.
What? Right now?!
Sakurada Nobuhiro Big Japan Advertising Producer
Hey, who are you talking to, Nabe-chan?
H-Hang on! Right now, I'm—
Ron.
Wai—
I'm Miyamori from Musashino Animation.
Is Watanabe from our company here?
Hey! I'm in the middle of something.
Whew, good.
What's "good"?!
I wanted to ask you to introduce me to some animators.
Huh?
You've worked as production desk and assistant before, haven't you?
Then you must know some people.
What? Know some people...
Introduce her to some.
Onoue-san!
Onoue Masato Yotaka Bookshop Organization Head
Are you looking for animators?
Yes!
Want me to introduce you to some?
Please!
Onoue-san!
Do you know Kanno?
Kanno?
Kanno Mitsuaki.
The director of Neon Generation Avangaldon.
What?!
Please don't tease the kids at my company...
Aw, no fair.
Even I'd like to meet Kanno-san.
I know, right?
Is he even working as an animator anymore?
He's still very active.
I'd appreciate that!
Huh?
Please introduce me to him!
Thank you very much! If you'll excuse me.
That was going a bit far, Onoue-san.
Yeah...
Do you think she really went to Kanno's?
Yep.
She definitely went.
12 Days Until Delivery
Hello, this is Musashino Animation.
Thank you for returning my call.
The reason I called was to talk to you about some key frames...
Next time on Shirobako, "Exodus Christmas."
Exodus Christmas