The official story and preview images for Episode 9, titled "Hero," of MAPPA's original anime Zenshu. have been unveiled. Episode 9 is set to air in Japan on March 2 at 11:45 PM JST on Japanese broadcasting networks, followed by streaming on global platforms.

Episode9: Story

Luke Braveheart, the legendary hero, has spent his life fighting, but everything changes when he meets Natsuko Hirose—falling in love for the first time, he finally finds joy in life. Meanwhile, Natsuko is bewildered by Luke’s confession. Her presence in this world has already begun to alter the events of A Tale of Perishing, the movie she was familiar with. However, if the story continues to follow its original path, the ending could be…

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