The best episode directed by Ciao Nekotomi is "Mother and Children", rated 9.2/10 from 15 user votes. It was "written by Jin Tanaka". "Mother and Children" aired on 4/12/2023 and is rated 1.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Seasons Come and Go".
Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Jin Tanaka
It’s New Year's Day, and Futaba and Natsumi are making their first shrine visit of the year. But when they happen to spot Takeda there, Natsumi “remembers” she has other plans and leaves Futaba alone with him. So, they decide to get their fortunes told...
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Yuka Yamada
Takemichi returns to the present after shaking hands with Naoto and is reunited with Naoto who is now a police officer. Naoto asks Takemichi to go back in time and prevent the two leaders of the Tokyo Manji Gang from meeting.
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Yasuyuki Muto
Akko and her friends invite themselves to Andrew's party, where Sucy releases a magical bee whose sting ignites a deep infatuation in its victims.
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Michiru Shimada
While Mei was able to accept her feelings on Christmas night, for some reason Yuzu couldn't respond sincerely. Ever since then the two have barely exchanged words and their relationship only grows more awkward... More time passes until the school field trip draws near. On the day of the trip Yuzu oversleeps and dashes to the station, but she's too late to catch the train. While she's feeling depressed she runs into a pretty young girl, Tachibana Sara, who also missed her train.
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: N/A
MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Jin Tanaka
The day of the amusement park date has finally come. Izumi-kun is all fired up as he works out a plan to make sure Shikimori-san has a good time. After some shopping at a store that sells costume goods, the first attraction they head to is one based on the tale of Sleeping Beauty. The line is long, but since they're together, the time flies by. When they finally board the ride, it's so comfortable that Izumi-kun falls asleep, and when Shikimori-san sees this... The distance between them continues to shrink!
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Yoshimi Narita
It’s cherry blossom season, and Futaba’s office is holding a blossom viewing party. But when somebody lets Ooishi and Tsukishiro have too much to drink...
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: Misaki Morie
With Suzune threatening to drop out, the other eight idol candidates team up to bring her back to the group. A conversation with Rena and a letter from a fan might be what inspires her to continue.
Director: Ciao Nekotomi
Writer: N/A