: At the request of Shuu, Masaki Takigawa (Masa-san) performs a ceremonial first arrow at Kirisaki High School, demonstrating a perfect bullseye that sets the tone for the practice session.
: To represent the sound and rhythm of the arrows ( tsurune ), the creators used CGI ripples on the floorboards as visual depictions of the "discordant" or "harmonious" energy of the team. Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha Episode 8
: The sound design continues to be a standout, with viewers describing the rhythmic "one-by-one" shooting sounds as pure ASMR . Production Staff Director Minoru Ota / Mei Isai (Debut) Storyboard Taichi Ishidate Animation Director Tamami Tokuyama (Solo debut), Yuko Myouken, Kazumi Ikeda Script Hiroyuki Yoshino : At the request of Shuu, Masaki Takigawa
: This episode marked the directorial debut of Mei Isai , who was praised for establishing precise moods despite the limited screen time. Production Staff Director Minoru Ota / Mei Isai
