Ep 5. Tunnels

The episode "Tunnels" begins with Jinta, the main character, having a nightmare about his childhood friend Menma. He wakes up to find that Menma is still appearing to him, but no one else can see her. Jinta is convinced that he is hallucinating and struggling to cope with Menma's constant presence.

Meanwhile, the group of friends who used to play together as children are starting to come together again. They all gather at the secret base they used to play in as kids, but it has become overgrown and decrepit over the years. As they reminisce, they begin to remember more about their childhood and the time they spent with Menma.

During their gathering, they discover an old tunnel that they used to play in that has become flooded. Jinta is hesitant to enter the tunnel, as it was the site of a tragedy that he has been trying to forget. However, Menma urges him to go in and face his fears.

As they explore the tunnel, they discover that it leads to an old abandoned factory. The group decides to clean up the factory so that they can use it as a place to hang out. While cleaning, they find an old photo of their group along with Menma. Seeing this photo brings back a flood of memories and emotions for everyone.

As they continue to clean, tension begins to rise between members of the group. Some are more eager to preserve their childhood memories and resist change, while others want to move on and create new memories. Jinta, still struggling with his grief over Menma's death, lashes out at his friends.

In the end, the group comes together to try and cheer up Jinta. They plan a surprise party for him, but it doesn't go as planned. Jinta ends up having an emotional breakdown, revealing his true feelings about Menma's death. The episode ends with the group trying to console Jinta, while Menma watches over them.

Overall, "Tunnels" is a poignant episode that explores themes of grief, friendship, and the importance of facing your fears. The episode does an excellent job of balancing moments of levity with emotional depth, making for a compelling and impactful viewing experience. Fans of the show will not want to miss this episode.