Ep 22. Noah tr

The 22nd episode of Shirobako season 1 is titled "Noah tr." The episode kicks off with Musashino Animation preparing for their third anniversary and the debut of their feature film, Exodus! The movie's trailer was released online, which generated much buzz and excitement amongst fans of the company and the industry. However, the Musashino staff was not able to celebrate their achievements as they immediately got back to work.

The episode then transitions to Aoi, who is assigned a new task to assist with the production of a new anime series, Noah's Ark. The series is produced by the fictional F.R.E.E. Studio and is based on the renowned children's literature story about Noah's Ark. The anime series, however, comes with a futuristic twist and follows the adventures of a young girl named Yuuki who befriends a cyborg named Noah.

Aoi is introduced to the F.R.E.E. Studio team, where she is tasked with observing and assisting with the production of the anime. She quickly learns that the studio is in chaos as they attempt to meet their tight deadline for the broadcast of their anime preview. The critical final designs for Noah need to be finished as soon as possible so that they can be submitted to the CGI team to complete the final animation.

Aoi becomes an integral part of the team, and reunites with her friend Ema and the rest of the animation staff. She quickly realizes they are having trouble with the designs of Noah regarding his exterior appearance. As the predicament unfolds, Aoi is determined to not let the situation deflate the morale of the studio. Instead, she takes charge and generates a solution to the problem faced by the animators.

One of F.R.E.E. Studio's character designers, Tatsuya Ochiai, has conflicting ideas with the director, contributing to most of the complications faced by the studio. The dispute escalates rapidly during the episode, but Aoi exhibits her leadership prowess and persuades Tatsuya to follow through with the director's suggestions. With the whole studio working together, they were able to complete the character designs for Noah.

Meanwhile, other members of the Musashino Animation team have their own challenges to solve. The production assistant, Tarou, is tasked with tracking down a crucial sound effect for the Exodus movie, while the director, Seiichi, faces a tough challenge with the music for the film. Miyamori is also tasked with coordinating an interview with the Exodus voice cast.

The episode breezes by quickly with multiple scenarios unfolding at once. The animation in the episode is flawless with great attention to detail and many memorable scenes towards the episode's end. The story is well-structured and leaves enough room for each subplot to progress smoothly.

In conclusion, Shirobako season 1 episode 22, "Noah tr," is an action-filled episode packed with excitement, suspense and achieves a great balance between revealing crucial information and maintaining the show's signature humour. Each storyline in the series progresses smoothly without taking away from the main plot, and the episode takes the viewer through different emotions. Shirobako does an incredible job of depicting the animation industry's realistic challenges, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in anime production.