The official story and preview images for Episode 8, titled "First Love," of MAPPA's original anime Zenshu. have been unveiled. Episode 8 is set to air in Japan on February 23 at 11:45 PM JST on Japanese broadcasting networks, followed by streaming on global platforms.

Episode8: Story

A mysterious bird appears wherever Natsuko Hirose goes, repeatedly telling her, “It’s useless.” Meanwhile, Luke Braveheart comes to terms with his feelings for Natsuko. He attempts to confess, but struggles to express himself properly. Seeking advice, he turns to Justice, who suggests, “Invite her on a date.”

Synopsis: Zenshu

Natsuko Hirose discovered her talent as an animator after graduating high school and quickly rose to fame, debuting as a director in record time. Her first directorial work became a societal phenomenon, earning her the title of a genius director. For her next project, she takes on a feature-length romantic comedy exploring the theme of first love. However, Natsuko has never been in love, leaving her unable to grasp the concept of first love and halting her progress on the storyboards. One day, while struggling with her work, she loses consciousness. When she wakes up, she finds herself inside the world of A Tale of Perishing, an anime film she adored as a child.

Source : Zenshu official