Episode 8: Anxiety and Expectation

Takagi develops more concepts, including One Hundred Millionth, which places people in rankings based on ability, and Hattori responds enthusiastically. Mashiro begins doubting whether his artwork is strong enough; although the story reaches the finalists, it earns neither one of the four award selections nor an honorable mention. Ishizawa then says Mashiro’s drawing is limiting Takagi, prompting Takagi to lose his temper and punch him.

Aired Nov 20, 2010